Like many of natures rare and beautiful places, the West Kootenay can be hard to find! The WeSportFish gateway communities of Trail, Castlegar and Rossland are nestled in the South-Eastern corner of British Columbia in close proximity to the Canada-USA border.
How To Get Here
Driving Here
Visitors with a personal vehicle within a half-days drive often choose to drive and enjoy the scenery along the way.
Approximate driving times from metropolitan areas to Trail, British Columbia are as follows:
VANCOUVER BRITISH COLUMBIA
7.5 Hours | 628km (390miles)
KELOWNA BRITISH COLUMBIA
4 Hours | 315km (196 miles)
KAMLOOPS BRITISH COLUMBIA
6 Hours | 469km (291miles)
CALGARY ALBERTA
7 Hours | 620km (385miles)
EDMONTON ALBERTA
9.5 Hours | 911km (566 miles)
SPOKANE WASHINGTON
2.75 Hours | 204km (127miles)
SEATTLE WASHINGTON
6.75 Hours | 597km (371miles)
PATERSON BORDER CROSSING
22 minutes | 20km (13 miles)
If you choose to drive you’ll experience the beauty of the countryside firsthand. We always recommend checking the current road conditions on the drivebc.ca website before hitting the road to check for any potential delays and choose the fastest route.
Flying Here
The best option for International travelers, and often for Canadians flying in from destinations other than Vancouver or Calgary, is to fly into the Spokane International Airport (GEG), rent a vehicle, then make the scenic 3 hour drive. The Frontier-Paterson Border Crossing is open 24 hours a day. It connects Northport Washington with Rossland British Columbia via Washington State Route 25 and BC Highway 22.
Vancouver & Calgary Connections
The Trail Regional Airport (YZZ) is located 11 minutes from downtown Trail and offers up to 3 daily flights to Vancouver through Pacific Coastal Airlines. All flights utilize the convenient South Terminal in Vancouver. The airport also serves private aircraft. Car rentals are available through Practicar, and for larger groups a shuttle service is available.
The West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) is located 9 minutes from downtown Castlegar with daily flights to Vancouver and Calgary through Air Canada Express. The airport also serves private aircraft. Car rentals are available through Budget Car Rentals, and for larger groups a shuttle service is available. The airport has a restaurant and is located next door to Chances Casino.