More To Do
BOWL your heart out... at our bowling alley. Computerized scoring and cosmic bowling provide hours of entertainment.
browse the FARMERS MARKET in City Park... Buy fresh organic produce or local crafts and meet the locals who proffer their wares every Tuesday and Friday morning (June - September). South end of 5th Street.
DRIVE the day away... On one of our 3 area driving tours rife with spectacular views, historical sites and wildlife. Brochures available at the VIC.
tour POPE & TALBOT sawmill... Two tours are available: on site (Ph.443-2400 to book) and Woodlands (Ph.449-2500.)
SHOP the day away... In our charming downtown core, with it’s pleasant, unrushed atmosphere and unique stores. Enjoy the piped in music and the feeling of days gone by...and try some borscht for lunch!
Grand Forks CITY PARK... Right at the end of 5th street you’ll find a charming green space with a children’s play area, riverfront walking path & beach access, playing field, picnic tables, campground and BMX track.
the restored CPR STATION HOUSE... Now operating as a restaurant & pub, it rests right on the former railbed (now the Trans Canada Trail) and is a great access point for a daytrip on the trails.

Summer in the Boundary Country
Trans Canada Trails/Spirit of 2010 Trails
Whether you choose to bike, hike, horseback ride you will never run out of trails to follow to find that adventure you’ve been longing for. The Trans Canada Trail / Spirit of 2010 Trail is woven into the very landscape throughout the Boundary Country. You will be amazed at the breathtaking views of mountains, vast open valleys, and pristine rivers. You will ride through rock tunnels and over amazing train trestles. The Trans Canada Trail / Spirit of 2010 Trail through Boundary Country follows primarily the old Kettle Valley rail bed all the way from Rock Creek to Christina Lake. Through the city of Grand Forks, the trail follows a combination of side streets and local trail systems, eventually re-connecting with the Kettle Valley rail bed and heading east. Just south of Christina Lake, The Trans Canada Trail/Spirit of 2010 Trail veers off the Kettle Valley rail bed for the last time and traverses north to Christina Lake via Highway 3.
Biking
Downhill mountain bike enthusiasts can choose from a variety of trails including The Ripper in Grand Forks, The Vertical Smile, TNT, and Spooner Creek in Christina Lake…. just to name a few. If cross-country mountain biking is more your style, riders have an assortment of trails as their options. Rides can vary in terrain such as the old railway bed and forestry roads, to long climbs and fast single track. Pick up your Boundary Trails Guide & Maps for specific locations.
Rivers:
For those who love the water, there are many places to swim. Choose one of the many secluded sandy beaches along the Kettle and Granby River. Or join with the avid tubers and take part in a Boundary pastime floating down the river. All you need is an inner tube, a cooler with refreshments and away you go. Soak in the sun and the scenery; relax away a hot summer day.
Recreational Lakes:
For those who want to just relax, go site-seeing, swimming, picnicking or camping, then you will enjoy Christina Lake, Jewel Lake or Conkle Lake. Whether kayaking, canoeing, boating, water skiing, sailing or fishing, you will enjoy the beautiful clean lakes of the Boundary Country. Some boating restrictions apply to Jewel Lake and Conkle Lake.
Fishing
The Boundary Country is a fantastic place to try your luck at fishing. Whether lake, river or stream fishing you won’t be disappointed with the experience. The West Boundary, known for its’ wilderness lakes up in the Christian Valley, is truly ”The Best Kept Secret in BC.” The Christian Valley is home to 16 of approximately 20 lakes throughout the Boundary Country area that provides awesome wilderness lake fishing, stocked mostly with Rainbow trout. You will find Bass and Kokanee at Christina Lake. Check out the Camping section to see where you can stay.
Golf the Boundary
Christina Lake Golf & Country Club - Carved through majestic pine trees, Christina Lake Golf Course is a scenic 18 hole, 6685 yard championship course designed by the renowned golf course architect Les Furber. Regarded as one of the top 25 courses to play in British Columbia, your golf experience includes captivating views of the Selkirk Mountains as you meander along paths near the pristine Kettle River.

Cascade Par Three - Come and play golf at one of nature’s most picturesque playing fields. A magnificent 9 hole - 2027 yard - par 54 course designed to challenge any golfers. With sheltering hills all around, this course has a tranquility that draws residents and visitors alike. It is a well-maintained public course that boasts large greens, demanding elevation changes, strategically placed water hazards and bunkers.

Granby River Golf - Grand Forks – A scenic drive up the North Fork Rd, takes you to this course that lies alongside the Granby River. At this time it is open as a driving range and the grand opening for the 18-hole course will be 2006.

Porter Creek Golf - Porter Creek is a fun and relaxed golf course ideally suited for the golfing family. It features dual tees on every hole, allowing golfers to dramatically alter the experience of this 9 hole course when playing 18. Located on Hwy 3 west of Greenwood.

Kettle Valley Golf - Ideal for golfers seeking a relaxing, friendly place to swing a club, Kettle Valley has an open door policy for visitors. Beside great hospitality, golfers will encounter forgiving fairways with minor elevation changes.

Gold Panning
Try your luck at gold panning in one of the many creeks and streams but be careful not to trespass on anyone’s claim! In the Rock Creek Area, you can pay $5 for a gold pan and try your luck on a real gold claim at the Canyon Creek Ranch. Located along the Dewdney Trail.

Field Sports
Seasonal organized sports like soccer, Babe Ruth baseball, softball, slo-pitch and lawn bowling offer something for all ages.
Tennis - There is a tennis court near the Christina Lake Provincial Park, a new three court behind the Grand Forks Secondary School and a court located on Riverside Drive next to Barbara Ann Park.

BMX Track
The Boundary Country offers a BMX track that is one of only 11 ABA-Canadian Sanctioned BMX racetracks in B.C. The track is located at the west end of City Park close to downtown Grand Forks. Regular meeting times are Tuesday night races between May 6 and Sept. 23. Grand Forks also hosts provincial level races as well. Be sure to drop by and check it out. Grand Forks BMX welcomes racers of all ages and abilities for races throughout the season. Anyone is welcome to test out the track. It is open to the public, but please respect the grounds.

New** Skateboard Park
You can’t miss the new skateboard park located just off Hwy # 3 on the west side of Grand Forks close to the Recreation Center.

Basketball Courts
For those who love basketball and want to practice their shot or have a little three on three game there are three public courts in the Grand Forks area - the west side of Grand Forks near the GF Aquatic Center, Hutton Elementary School and Perley Elementary School along Hwy 3. Christina Lake has a court located by the Community Hall.

Winter
Downhill Skiing/ Snowboarding
Phoenix Mountain
Phoenix Mountain is a community ski hill in the Phoenix Interpretive Forest. This hill is run by the Phoenix Alpine Ski Society. Phoenix enjoys some tough downhill runs along with a mild climate, good snow during the season and a north facing slope that provides excellent late season conditions. Phoenix Mountain is located north of the British Columbia/Washington border between the Boundary Country towns of Greenwood (7 miles/11 km to the east) and Grand Forks, (19 miles/30 km to the west). From Vancouver, take Highway 3 east through Princeton and Osoyoos. Turn east on Phoenix Road just before Greenwood and follow the road to the Hill.

Mt. Baldy
The Mount Baldy ski village lies northwest of Rock Creek about 30 min.This is a growing community of privately owned cabins and condominiums, offering the luxury of complete ski-in and ski-out accommodation. In addition to great downhill skiing and snowboarding in the fabulous “Boundary Country Powder” other winter activities offered at Mt. Baldy include cross-country skiing on snowy well-marked trails, and day and night ice-skating.

Big White
Big White Ski Resort on Big White Mountain, one of the highest peaks in the southern Monashees, truly lives up to its name, with well over 100 marked runs fanning out from the summit of Big White. There is tremendous bowl skiing on top, wide-open glades at mid-mountain and great fall-line cruising virtually everywhere. Big White is part of the Boundary Country Region and lies about 30 min. north of Beaverdell.

Cross-Country Skiing
There are many places in the Boundary Country that are great for cross-country skiing. In addition to The Trans Canada Trail/Spirit of 2010 Trail network there are local trails and “secret” spots which are known to only a few and where conditions may not be consistent all season. When you come to stay, ask your host where you might find such a gem. You might get lucky and enjoy the best skiing experience ever!

Jewel Lake offers groomed x-country trails. The Phoenix Interpretive Forest, besides boasting a great family alpine ski area, also has the closest cross-country ski area to Grand Forks. This area is conveniently located 30 minutes west of Grand Forks and is groomed on a regular basis from December to February. There is a warming shelter [Dacha] at the Eholt lookout with a stunning view to the north and east. Maintenance of the Dacha and trails is funded through donations made at the Dacha. The alpine facility nearby boasts a great food concession for those needing to recharge après-ski.

Snowmobiling
This popular recreation sport is becoming more and more the rage as sledders take to the mountains in search of the untouched powder. Whether trail riding or mountain climbing there are miles and miles of terrain to cover throughout the Boundary Country, including The Trans Canada Trail/Spirit of 2010 Trail network. But just like cross-country skiing, there are places that have been kept secret or where private spots are known to only a few. If you are lucky enough to meet with someone who could share their experience, you may find your winter sledding dream come true.

Ice Fishing:
Some lakes are hard to access in the winter months, but Jewel Lake and Wilgress Lake are two easily accessible lakes in the area that offer good ice fishing for Rainbow.

Skating
Grand Forks and Midway have a nice arena for public skating.

Curling
There is a curling rink in Grand Forks, Greenwood and Midway.

Year Round Recreation
Fitness Centers
Grand Forks Recreation Center offers year-round fitness activities. Stop by the GF Aquatic Center for your monthly schedule of activities. Everything from Step Aerobics, Yoga, Karate, Ballet, Dance, Workshops and much more.
Grand Forks Aquatic Center has a leisure pool, hot tub, sauna and weight room. info at www.rdkb.com

There are a couple of easy to locate fitness centers in the area. Check out the area’s websites for details.

Contact the Chamber of Commerce of the City of Grand Forks for more info: gfchambe@sunshinecable.com 1 866 442 2833
Websites to visit:
www.grandforkschamber.com - www.city.grandforks.bc.ca - www.boundarycf.com - www.boundary.bc.ca