Regional District of Kootenay Boundary
Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, Regional district in southeastern British Columbia, Canada.
Description
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is an administrative division in southeastern British Columbia that includes eight municipalities and five electoral areas. Its territory lies between the Monashee Mountains and the Kootenay River, encompassing towns like Trail, Grand Forks, and Rossland.
History
The district was established in 1966 as part of British Columbia's system for organizing regional governance. Its development was shaped by mining, forestry, and settlement patterns across the southeastern portion of the province.
Culture
The district acknowledges its location on traditional First Nations territories while incorporating European heritage through its municipalities, including Trail, Grand Forks, and Rossland.
Practical
Administrative offices in Trail and Grand Forks manage essential services for the communities, including water systems and waste collection. Visitors should know this is a large area covering multiple separate towns, each with its own facilities and services.
Did you know?
The district is divided into five distinct electoral areas, each representing different geographic characteristics and connecting various landscapes from lake regions to ski terrain. This arrangement allows specialized administration for the different needs and geography within the region.
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Kettle Valley Rail Trail
166.2 km
Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre
180.4 km
Corra Linn Dam
30.3 km
Valhalla Provincial Park
56.8 km
Ferry-Midway Border Crossing
136.1 km
Laurier-Cascade Border Crossing
101.8 km
Brilliant Suspension Bridge
46.6 km
Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park
171.3 km
Slocan River
38.9 km
Champion Lakes Provincial Park
54.4 km
Gladstone Provincial Park
89.6 km
Boundary Falls
130.8 km
Rock Creek Canyon Bridge
158.3 km
Kinnaird Bridge
48.5 km
Browne Lake Provincial Park
158.8 km
Vaseux Lake Provincial Park
181 km
Inkaneep Provincial Park
183.1 km
Nelson railway station
18 km
Curlew Bridge
131.9 km
Northport Bridge
83.2 km
Orient Bridge
109.3 km
Lost Lake Guard Station
162.6 km
Columbia River Skywalk
65.4 km
Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery
17.5 km
Nelson Bridge
16.7 km
St. Andrew's United Church (Rossland, British Columbia)
71.7 km
Sacred Heart Church (Greenwood, British Columbia)
126.1 km
Rossland Court House
71.7 km
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