Kootenay Rockies BC - PDF

Tucked into the southeast corner of BC, the Kootenay Rockies are a hidden paradise for outdoor recreation. As you move westwards from the world-famous peaks of the Rocky Mountains, the crowds get smaller, the communities more colourful and the opportunities for adventure more numerous. From fishing for the famous Gerrard rainbow trout in secluded sun-filled valleys to ripping along some of the world’s best mountain bike trails, the Kootenays have something for everyone. Hunters can take advantage of some of the most abundant deer populations in BC, while mountaineers have enough peaks to summit to last a lifetime. In the winter, local skiers and snowboarders enjoy one of Canada’s best kept secrets – generous dumps of Kootenay champagne powder.

To help you take advantage of this incredible region, the latest edition of our Kootenay Rockies Backroad Mapbook features extensive updates and upgrades from our last publication. We have added private land areas, fish species and countless new trails, along with refining and expanding the region’s backroads. Our Adventure sections have been greatly expanded, including doubling the Backroads, ATV and Wildlife Viewing sections. Additionally, we have added fish stocking charts and trail charts for hiking and backcountry skiing.

Backroad Adventures
From secluded hot springs and scenic waterfalls to historic sites and old mines, the newest edition of our Kootenay Rockies Backroad Mapbook has over 55 updated backroad attractions to check out while travelling along the region's highways and backroads. Whether you are interested in hiking to the location of an old fire tower or exploring an old ghost town, the Kootenay Rockies has an adventure for everyone!

Fishing Adventures
The Kootenay Rockies offer abundant fish populations in a spectacular setting, including the famous Gerrard rainbow trout as well as landlocked salmon and some of the best bass fishing in BC. In your Kootenay Rockies Backroad Mapbook, you will find 400 listings for the best lake and stream fishing in the region, complete with stocking charts and labelled fish species on the maps.

Hunting Adventures
The Kootenay Rockies region is home to an abundance of big game and game bird hunting opportunities, including white-tail and mule deer, moose, and wild turkey. In the 9th Edition of our Kootenay Rockies Backroad Mapbook, you will find over 35 detailed descriptions for the region's main hunting areas including species, tips on how to find them and descriptions of the area's Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) and Limited Entry Hunting areas too.

Paddling Adventures
From rushing white-water creeks and rivers to glassy lakes, there is plenty to explore in a canoe or kayak in the Kootenay Rockies. The latest edition of our Kootenay Rockies Backroad Mapbook contains over 80 detailed listings for the best places to paddle in the region, complete with put-ins and take-outs, difficulty (Grade and Class), length, highlights, backcountry campsite locations, and more.

Park Adventures
The Kootenay Rockies region offers a network of National, Provincial, and Regional Parks that protect some of Canadaâ