Travel Information: Kootenay National Park is open year round. All major travel routes are maintained throughout the year, although temporary closures may come into effect in the event of adverse weather conditions.
The peak season in the park is during July and August. If you
are planning a trip to Kootenay National Park during these months, be sure to
book your accommodation in advance.
Two seasonal information centres operate in Kootenay
National Park. The Kootenay National Park Visitor Centre is located in the
Village of Radium Hot Springs and the Vermilion Crossing Visitor Centre is
located in the north end of the park on Highway #93, 63 km north of the Radium
Hot Springs townsite, or 31.2 km south of the Banff/Kootenay boundary.
In the off-season, information can be obtained from the
Kootenay National Park administration office. Telephone 250-347-9615. Fax
250-347-9980. E-mail Kootenay_reception@pch.gc.ca
7556 Main Street East; Radium Hot Springs, B.C.
Telephone 250-347-9505; Fax 250-347-6307; E:mail:
Kootenay_reception@pch.gc.ca
Visit us at our new location on the corner of Main Street
East and Redstreak Campground Road.
Park information, maps, brochures, passes, permits,
backcountry reservations (summer only)
Chamber of Commerce/Tourism BC information services
(year-round)
Friends of Kootenay National Park gift shop (summer only)
Vermilion Crossing Visitor Centre
68 km (45 minutes) from Radium Hot Springs, B.C.
No telephone; No fax.
Operated by Kootenay Park Lodge
Offers most Parks Canada information services
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