Welcome to
boundary Country

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Boundary Country, where mountains, rivers, lakes, and valleys invite you to explore year-round. Under star-filled skies, beside shimmering lakes, and along scenic trails, adventure awaits.

THINGS TO DO

Boundary Country’s communities are your launch point for adventure with outdoor fun and dynamic cultural experiences.

ENDLESS ADVENTURE

GetTING HERE

The trip is half the fun. Our country is big, beautiful, full of rivers and lakes, and easily accessible via Highway 3.

PLAN YOUR TRIP

WHERE TO STAY

Enjoy full-service motels, cabin rentals, campgrounds for tenting, cyclists and RV’s and top-notch bed and breakfasts.

YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS

Activities

Unlimited adventure is found in Boundary Country. Uncover gold rush legends, vibrant cultural centres, and heritage sites across the region. Take in the scenic backroads and trails, including the Trans-Canada and historic Kettle Valley Rail Trail, winding through forests, rivers, and inspiring landscapes.

Endless Adventure
Endless Adventure

Year Round
Activities

From season to season, Boundary Country transforms with new adventure. No matter when you experience the region, there are activities for all. Its extensive trail systems are open year-round for hiking, cycling, birdwatching and exploring on foot or by fat bike.

The heritage sites, cultural centres, and galleries offer immersive experiences regardless of the forecast. Local shops, cafés, and farmers’ markets welcome visitors all year and the warmth of Boundary Country’s communities is always in season.

Boundary Activities

Year Round Activities

From season to season, Boundary Country transforms with new adventure. No matter when you experience the region, there are activities for all. Its extensive trail systems are open year-round for hiking, cycling, birdwatching and exploring on foot or by fat bike.

The heritage sites, cultural centres, and galleries offer immersive experiences regardless of the forecast. Local shops, cafés, and farmers’ markets welcome visitors all year and the warmth of Boundary Country’s communities is always in season.

Boundary activities

2025 Visitor Guides

The Boundary Country Visitor Guide invites you to explore southern BC’s natural beauty, rich heritage and warm communities. Nestled between the Okanagan and Kootenays, this region offers year-round adventure: hiking, biking, skiing, paddling, festivals and more.

With maps, itineraries and insider tips, this guide is your key to unforgettable experiences in Boundary Country.

View The Guides

DESTINATIONS

Check out the incredibly unique destination of Boundary Country. Each community offers something special for every traveller. Experience history, adventure and small-town charm set against a stunning Canadian backdrop.

Cows graze on a lush green field at sunrise in Boundary Country, with sunbeams shining over distant mountains and a partly cloudy sky. A fence divides the pasture, and trees border the open meadow.

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People float on rafts down a calm river in Boundary Country, surrounded by trees and rocky banks, with mountains in the background and a camper trailer parked on the grassy shore under a partly cloudy sky.

Itineraries

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A small pavilion with a red roof stands by a road in Boundary Country, with RVs parked among autumn trees and forested hills in the background under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Local Features

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VISITOR CENTRES

Boundary Country has several visitor centres that provide community information and services. Each location operates daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during July and August, with seasonal hours varying throughout the year. Please call ahead to confirm current hours.

Modern lodge-style building with large windows, lit warmly at dusk, surrounded by snow and tall pine trees under a darkening Boundary Country sky.

BIG WHITE CENTRAL RESERVATIONS

5315 Big White Road Kelowna, BC 250-765-8888
A wooden building with a sign reading “Christina Lake Welcome Centre” above the entrance serves as one of the inviting Visitor Centres. A white car is parked nearby, flowers decorate the entrance, and the building is set among trees and hills.

Christina Lake Visitor Centre

1675 Highway #3, Christina Lake, BC 250-447-6161
Historic red-brick building with arched windows, ornate stone trim, and a central entrance. A sign in front highlights Visitor Centres, providing directions to the art gallery, gift shop, and visitor centre. Trees partially frame the building.

Grand Forks Visitor Centre

524 Central Ave, Grand Forks, BC 250-442-2211
A red wooden building with cream trim houses a history museum, as indicated by signs on the roof and side. The rustic structure is surrounded by green bushes under a partly cloudy sky.

Greenwood Visitor Centre

214 S. Copper, Greenwood, BC 250-445-6355
A historic red wooden building marked Museum sits beside old train tracks, showcasing history with a vintage railcar and maintenance trolley nearby, surrounded by green grass and trees on a sunny day.

Kettle River Museum and Visitor Centre

661 Eighth Ave. Midway BC 250-449-2222
A small building in Boundary Country with an ATM and information booth sign, wooden pillars, benches, and a gravel parking lot, surrounded by green trees on a sunny day. A blue OPEN sign is near the entrance.

Riverside Centre Rock Creek

3990 BC-3, Rock Creek, BC 250-528-5955