Cranbrook, Regional center in East Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada.
Located between the Rocky Mountains and Purcell Mountains at 921 meters elevation, Cranbrook extends through a broad valley with mild winters and sunny summers.
Colonel James Baker acquired the land and named it after his hometown in Kent, England, before the Canadian Pacific Railway established its Crowsnest Pass line in 1898.
The Key City Theatre presents performances in its 600-seat venue, while the Western Financial Place hosts sports events and recreational activities for the community.
The Canadian Rockies International Airport, East Kootenay Regional Hospital, and College of the Rockies serve the population of 20,499 residents in this regional hub.
With 2,190 hours of annual sunshine, Cranbrook receives more sunlight than any other municipality in British Columbia, creating favorable conditions year-round.
Location: Regional District of East Kootenay
Inception: 1898
Elevation above the sea: 921 m
Website: https://cranbrook.ca/
Website: https://cranbrook.ca
GPS coordinates: 49.51360,-115.76900
Latest update: June 11, 2025 23:18
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