Kootenay Boundary County blends mountain-scale adventure with welcoming, well-connected communities across Trail, Rossland, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Fruitvale, and Christina Lake. Powder days draw skiers and riders to the steeps at RED Mountain Resort, while long, sunlit summers bring warm-water swims and paddle sessions on Christina Lake and shoreline hikes in Gladstone Provincial Park. Heritage main streets, from Canada’s smallest city in Greenwood to arts-forward Rossland, add character to daily errands, and weekend plans range from rail-trail cycling to farmers’ markets and community hockey nights.
Families have strong education options: School District 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) supports learners in the Lower Columbia communities, and School District 51 (Boundary) serves Grand Forks, Greenwood, and the Boundary area. Healthcare anchors include Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, a regional hub for acute care and specialty services. Regional services, emergency preparedness, and recreation facilities are coordinated through the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, helping knit together these distinct towns and rural areas. Housing spans heritage homes, modern builds on view lots, and lakefront retreats, with everyday conveniences close by and trailheads even closer.
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RED Mountain Resort
Gladstone Provincial Park
School District 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)
School District 51 (Boundary)
Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital
Regional District of Kootenay Boundary