Castlegar
in British Columbia, Canada

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
49.300 and -117.669 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 49° 17' 59" and W -117° 40' 8"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - CAD
Spoken languages:
English, French, Inuktitut
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:59 PM (Monday)
Timezone: America/Vancouver
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:46 am and 4:22 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-49.350 and 70.217 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Port-aux-Francais
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Canada in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Canada.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Canada. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Castlegar

Castlegar in British Columbia with it's 8,715 habitants is a town located in Canada about 1,957 mi (or 3,149 km) west of Ottawa, the country's capital town.

Time in Castlegar is now 10:59 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named America / Vancouver with an UTC offset of -8 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Castlegar, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Canada is Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport in a distance of 2 mi (or 3 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Colville, Republic, Newport, Bonners Ferry and Sandpoint. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 4°C / 39 °F

Morning Temperature -1°C / 30 °F
Evening Temperature -1°C / 30 °F
Night Temperature -6°C / 21 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 71%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 33% of sky
General Conditions Light snow

Tuesday, 5th of November 2024

3°C (37 °F)
-5°C (23 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 6th of November 2024

2°C (36 °F)
-3°C (26 °F)
Broken clouds, calm.

Thursday, 7th of November 2024

4°C (39 °F)
-1°C (30 °F)
Broken clouds, calm.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Fireside Inn Hotel & Conference Centre

Address
0,5 mi
1810 8th Avenue
V1N2Y2 Castlegar
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SANDMAN HOTEL CASTLEGAR

Address
0,9 mi
1944 COLUMBIA
V1N 2W7 Castlegar
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Chameleon Hotel

Address
1,8 mi
330 Columbia Ave
V1N1G5 Castlegar
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SUPER 8 CASTLEGAR BC

Address
0,6 mi
651 18TH STREET HWY 22 N / CASTLEGAR
V1N 2N1 Castlegar
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Canadas Best Value Inn

Address
0,7 mi
1935 COLUMBIA AVENUE
V1N 2W8 Castlegar
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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2013 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 4x4 with Mods at Castlegar Toyota

Published: May 28, 2013
Length: 13:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: castlegartoyota1

http://www.castlegartoyota.com This very sharp, black-on-black 2013 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 has some very enticing upgrades: 3" leveling kit, BF Goodrich All-Terrain tires, Pro-Comp flat-black rims,...


Sandman Hotel Castlegar

Published: August 10, 2012
Length: 23:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: SandmanHotelGroup

Call 1 800 SANDMAN (726-3626) or go to http://www.sandmanhotels.ca/hotels/castlegar/ to learn more about the Sandman Hotel Castlegar.


2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser Urban Package at Castlegar Toyota

Published: December 06, 2013
Length: 33:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: castlegartoyota1

http://www.castlegartoyota.com Whether your destination is backcountry wilderness or unpredictable urban asphalt, the 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser is smartly styled and equipped to handle some of...


3808 5th Ave Castlegar

Published: July 11, 2013
Length: 21:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ricki Andrews


Captain Kootenays - SelAir Beech 95 Landing in Castlegar, BC

Published: November 22, 2010
Length: 59:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bradstock767

Beech 95 Travel Air crossing midfield and joning right downwind to land RWY 15 CYCG during multi-engine training, Sept/10. Enjoy the sounds as gear and flaps are extended.


2013 Toyota Tacoma Limited at Castlegar Toyota

Published: January 17, 2013
Length: 25:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: castlegartoyota1

http://www.castlegartoyota.com The 2013 Toyota Tacoma Limited package is new for 2013 and includes some great features such as 18 inch chrome wheels, JBL Premium Audio system with ...


Castlegar Tree Hugger 2014

Published: September 29, 2014
Length: 55:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Zigand Zag

Start of all classes.


810 Fernwood Drive, Castlegar, B C

Published: April 18, 2014
Length: 03:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: RemaxCastlegar

BC Dream home! This is what a BC Dream Home is.....a Beautiful log post and beam home on a private 2.5 acre parcel of land. Incredible home on an outstanding property, just 5 minutes from ...


Castlegar Skateboard Bowl

Published: August 09, 2012
Length: 15:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nannasmithatttire

Quick edit of two rippers: Tanner Mcneil and Acquilla Clarke riding the recently painted Castlegar Skateboard Bowl.


Castlegar Skatepark - Justin Moroz

Published: August 23, 2012
Length: 30:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: nannasmithatttire

Justin skating for fun at the Castlegar Skatepark during the Summer at the Skatepark Program. ***Check the footage in HD...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Castlegar, British Columbia

Castlegar is the second largest city in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. It is located within the Selkirk Mountains at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers. It is a regional trade and transportation centre, with a local economy fueled by forestry, mining and tourism. It is home to Selkirk College, a regional airport, a pulp mill, and several sawmills.

Located at 49.3261, -117.665 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Castlegar, British Columbia, Populated places on the Columbia River

Kinnaird, British Columbia

Kinnaird (Scottish Gaelic: An Ceann Àrd, "high headland") is a neighbourhood in Castlegar, British Columbia. It consists of the southern half of the city. It was incorporated as a village on August 6, 1948. It later amalgamated with the Town of Castlegar January 1, 1974 to form the City of Castlegar. It is the location of Kinnaird Elementary School, the community complex, and Kinnaird Park.

Located at 49.283, -117.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former municipalities in British Columbia, Populated places in the West Kootenay, Populated places on the Columbia River

Raspberry, British Columbia

Raspberry is a settlement in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. It is immediately north across the Columbia River from the city of Castlegar, on the east bank of the mouth of Pass Creek and to the northwest of the confluence of the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers. Across Pass Creek on the same side of the Columbia is Robson, a one-time gold rush settlement and steamboat port. It is unincorporated, but part of Greater Castlegar.

Located at 49.3355, -117.657 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Doukhobors, Populated places on the Columbia River, Populated places in the West Kootenay, Unincorporated settlements in British Columbia

Ootischenia, British Columbia

Ootischenia is a designated place near Castlegar, British Columbia. In 2006, it had a population of 856. Founded as one of several Doukhobour colonies in the area, it is also the location of Castlegar's two golf courses. The song "Ootischenia" by the Be Good Tanyas on their album Hello Love is about singer Frazey Ford's childhood home in Ootischenia.

Located at 49.2849, -117.631 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Doukhobors, Unincorporated settlements in British Columbia, Designated places in British Columbia, Populated places on the Columbia River, Populated places in the West Kootenay

Brilliant, British Columbia

Brilliant is a settlement in British Columbia.

Located at 49.323, -117.644 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Settlements in British Columbia

capture of the webcam Ootischenia: CYCG North View

Ootischenia: CYCG North View, Ootischenia (source)

capture of the webcam Ootischenia: CYCG South

Ootischenia: CYCG South, Ootischenia (source)

capture of the webcam Kinnaird › East: Hwy 3 at 14th Ave. in Castlegar, looking east

Kinnaird › East: Hwy 3 at 14th Ave. in Castlegar, looking east, Kinnaird (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
كاسلغار, کسلگر، بریتیش کلمبیا, YCG, Каслгар, کیسلگر، برٹش کولمبیا, 卡斯尔加