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DISCOVER B.C./KOOTENAY ROCKIES a private night-time potty. It’s perfect for families, or couples wanting more space and quiet time during a stay in the beautiful B.C. wilderness. Guests can also still make use of the dining facilities at the main Mistaya Lodge, as well as the guided hikes in the surrounding area. MistayaLodge.com
Fernie Golf & Country Club
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Visitors to the Fernie Golf & Country Club will notice some improvements this season to the already-excellent facility. New tee boxes were built partway through last year on holes 4 and 5 that are much larger and more level, which will provide more options for placing the tee markers in an area that is in good shape. The tee deck at Fernie’s driving range is being expanded to ensure the option of hitting from a grass tee, while additional cart paving on the course will cut down on mud and dust. Finally, a new washroom was constructed with surrounding pavement for a better overall experience for golfers. GolfFernie.com
Mistaya Lodge Another interesting place to stay is Mistaya Lodge, in the backcountry near Golden. In addition to offering rooms in
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Kootenay Rockies – endless summer fun Outdoor adventure, festivals, breathtaking beauty await just a few hours away
By Gerald Vander Pyl
Entering its second summer of operation, Wildstone Golf Course near Cranbrook has already become an established part of the Kootenay Rockies golf scene, and has made quite an impression on both local and visiting golfers.
“We travelled to the Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver golf shows this spring, and we were hearing a lot of positive comments from people who had played the course,” says Wildstone Head Professional Dave Linardic. Linardic says it’s fun to watch someone who is playing the course for the first time walk over to the practice range to warm up. “A lot of people grab their camera to
take a photo before they grab their pitching wedge,” he says of the surrounding natural beauty of the golf course. The club is excited to launch the Wildstone Golf Course App for 2013. It allows users to book tee times on the go, use a digital scorecard, check photos, course details and more. Golfers can find the free App at the App store by searching Wild-
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One of the first aerial parks in B.C., the SkyTrek Adventure Park, halfway between Revelstoke and Sicamous, has grown steadily over the past six years, and now offers a large number of attractions and challenges. Included are a three-level High Rope Challenge Course, Kids Tree Adventure, Adventure Tower, Sky Drop, Sky Swing, Log Climb and children’s Jungle Gym. At the same location is the Enchanted Forest, a family park filled with whimsical and fun activities that has been in business for more than 50 years. EnchantedForestBC.com SkyTrekAdventurePark.com
Fernie Golf and Country Club.
the main lodge, Mistaya now has the WildCat Cabin available for guests, with four bedrooms, one which has been converted into a lounge for relaxing. The cabin has a full kitchen with dining area, fridge and stove; wood stove for heating, running water, and
Explore and Play
Challenge yourself with the High Ropes Course, climbing, free-falling and swinging from the adventure Tower, Kids Tree Adventure & Jungle Gym. Kids and adults, there’s something for everyone! Great fun for birthdays, school groups and teams.
Wildstone Golf Course near Cranbrook.
Wildstone Golf Course
SkyTrek Adventure Park & Enchanted Forest
For all kids big and small!
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world of adventure awaits just across the Alberta in the Kootenay Rockies region of British Columbia. Stretching from Fernie to Fruitvale and Radium Hot Springs to Revelstoke, the Kootenay Rockies offers scenic splendour, friendly communities, numerous special events and festivals year round, and almost unlimited outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy everything from thrill sports such as white-water rafting, hang-gliding, golfing, boating and bicycling to relaxing activities such as wildlife viewing, touring museums, shopping or just relaxing at one of the region’s many motels, resorts, campgrounds or B&Bs. As always, there’s new things happening in the Kootenay Rockies this summer. stone. Linardic says it’s a great tool to be able to find the best deals on available tee times at Wildstone. Wildstone is also joining several other courses — including Trickle Creek, Bootleg Gap, St. Eugene and Kimberley Golf Club — to draw more tourists through a partnership called Golf Kimberley. WildstoneGolf.com GolfKimberley.com
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A must see BC attraction for over 50 years. Discover the magic! Over 350 handcrafted figurines, castle and dungeons, BC’s tallest tree-house, self guided row boat tours - all situated in a beautiful old growth forest.
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adventure park On the Trans-Canada Highway, midway between Sicamous & Revelstoke, BC
1.866.966.9744 www.skytrekadventurepark.com
www.enchantedforestbc.com
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Enchanted Forest’s tree house. David Gluns photo.