Know Before You Go

When planning your West Koot Route road trip be prepared with all the right gear, maps, border, road and ferry information, and know the travel and safety protocols in our area. Check out the links below to be as informed as possible when…

Roadtrippin’ To Discover The Best Sippin’

A round-up of craft breweries and bars in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia Words by Vince Hempsall  and Photos by Peter Moynes There's a very good reason why the West Kootenay region of British Columbia is a hotbed for cold…
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Kootenay Roadtrip Winter Slaycation

Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine throws on the winter tires and takes a rip around our backyard looking for new food, booze, and things to do. By Vince Hempsall. Photos by Peter Moynes. The taco is the new hamburger. No matter where…
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The Powder. The Plates. The Pints. 

San Fran. Manhattan. Vancouver. And… the West Kootenay? True story, foodies. With more dining and lounging venues per capita than many of the continent’s big city culinary destinations, gastro-tourism and the greatest of outdoors melt into…

Sip Your Way Across The Region

They say it’s the journey, not the destination. We like to think it’s a bit of both in the West Kootenays. It’s worth taking the time to slow down and explore our charming mountain and waterfront towns and their independent craft breweries.…
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Riding & Breweries Nelson to Rossland

Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine goes road-tripping in our backyard to discover the best trails and ales. Giddy up. By Vince Hempsall. Photos by Peter Moynes. Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine photo editor Peter Moynes and I are on a…