Cranbrook BC
In just a short three and a half hours drive from Glacier National Park you may encounter Canada's regional center for British Columbia's southern Rocky Mountains. more info
Unlike many other area towns, the development of Cranbrook, B.C. hinged on railroads, not mining. Hence, a trip to Cranbrook allows a step back in time to witness the continuity and change of the East Kootenay region of British Columbia. To get to Cranbrook from Glacier, head north on 6 and then west on 3 passing through Crowsnest Pass all the way to Elko. Get on 93 north until you reach Cranbrook.
The City of Cranbrook was established with the 1898 arrival of the Crowsnest Railway. The land they forged then remains lush with vegetation and animal life. Cranbrook's bare, craggy peaks are packed with ice, sand and clay while trenches maintain a range of grasses and forests of pine, fir, larch and cedar. Hikers just north of the 49th parallel will find creeks and rivers rushing down slopes to southern Kootenay. Cranbrooks's deer, elk, black and grizzly bears cohabitate with everything from eagles and hummingbirds to goats and mountain sheep. Don't forget to look for wolves, cougar and, of course, moose.
Because of its proximity to some of the most spectacular scenery in North America, Cranbrook provides many outdoor exploration opportunities. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, boating, hunting and fishing, cycling and snowmobiling. Cranbrook's visual and performing arts scene is alive and well. In addition, there are opportunities to explore Cranbrook's wealthy train history at local museums. In the wintertime, Cranbrook's close proximity to some of the finest ski resorts in the Canadian Rockies makes it an ideal stopover or launch point for any skiing holiday. However, its beautiful natural setting and well developed tourist facilities, including many hotels and restaurants, makes Cranbrook alone an ideal Rocky resort town.
Clearly Cranbrook has lots to offer its visitors, including an airport! Located on Airport Access Road, a short distance off Highway 95A, the airport is approximately 15 km from Cranbrook. Weather you drive or fly, a visit to Cranbrook assures you a classic experience of Canada's "Rocky Mountain High."
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