Grand Forks Visitor Centre

Adventure and Activities

Rock Candy Safari A fun and educational adventure for the whole family. On Big Candy Mountain your family will collect abundant crystals of colourful fluorite, barite, and quartz, while enjoying the wildflowers and mountain scenery. Keep all the treasures you find. Explore the rich history of the open cut mine (circa 1915), in a beautiful mountain scenery.

2002 winner - BC Tourism Outside of the Box award for innovative concept
For tour times and to reserve a space, phone Grand Forks Visitor Centre, in the Old Court House 250-442-5835.

Grand Forks Agri-Tours 2008

This self-guided tour will take you to 10 of our regions treasures. Visit active historic farm sites, show gardens, artisans in their studio, productive farm where you can taste the difference and fibre artitsts that grow their own mediou.

2008 Grand Forks Agri-Tours - Brochure with map and locations.

Barbara Ann Park

83rd Ave. off Riverside Drive. Beach on Granby River, picnic facilities, tennis courts close by

BMX Track

Ph: 250-442-5919
This high standard track, located in City Park. Phone for information on weekly Race Night and special events.

Cascade Falls

Located 3Km south of Christina Lake on Hwy 395. Explore trails, a trestle & tunnel and see the spectacular gorge, or simply witness the runoff from the bridge on Hwy 395.

Granby & Kettle Rivers

Recreational activites abound on our gentle flowing rivers...try tubing with the locals, bring your canoe or kayak, take a dip or try one of our many fishing spots. Fishing guides are available at the Grand Forks Visitor Centre.

Grand Forks City Park

South end of 5th St.
Ph: 250-442-5835 (Grand Forks Visitor Centre in the Old Court House)
Sandy beach on Kettle River, playground, campground, spacious lawns with shade,national standard BMX track and a paved section of the Trans Canada Trail, accessible to wheelchairs.

Heritage Walking Tour

Pick up a brochure at the Grand Forks Visitor Centre (524 Central Avenue in the Old Court House) for this self-guided walking tour of about one hour. View some of Grand Forks impressive heritage buildings, both residential and business.

Hiking

Ph: 250-442-5835 Grand Forks Visitor Centre 524 Central Avenue in the Old Court House to pick up info for the Boundary area...Check out our Boundary Trails Guide & Maps!

North Fork Scenic Tour

This picturesque 35 km circle tour follows Granby River along the historical North Fork valley, home to early settlers, miners, and railroaders. Take a camera to capture gorgeous scenery, wildlife and items of local history, including our famous recyclable slag piles.   - by car or bike.
Printed Guide available at Grand Forks Visitor Centre 524 Central Avenue in the Old Court House
Ph: 250-442-5835

Phoenix Forest & History Tour

Ph: 250-442-5835 Grand Forks Visitor Centre 524 Central Avenue in the Old Court House
Self guided 22 km driving tour begins about 19.5 km west of Grand Forks at junction of Phoenix Road & Hwy. 3, following the prospector’s footsteps and explores the areas rich history and resources. About two hours over the mountain into Greenwood but try to allow more time to explore. (www.phoenixforest.freehomepage.com)

Phoenix Forest Trails

A network of trails in the historical Phoenix Mine area that include railgrades, old roads and trails, some 4x4, others just hiking, marked with signs each km. and at each major intersection. Can connect to Thimble Mtn. Trails. Download maps from website. (www.phoenixforest.freehomepage.com/trail.htm)

Phoenix Ski Hill

30 km west of Grand Forks
Ph: 250-442-5870
Located in the old Phoenix Mine area, this family oriented hill offers 11 runs (800 vertical ft.) with T-bar, rope tow and night skiing. Day chalet, licensed cafeteria, rental shop, ski school. X-country trails in the area. (www.skiphoenix.com)

Tennis Courts

Located behind Grand Forks Secondary School - 1431 Central Ave.
Also next to Barbara Ann Park, 83rd Ave. off Riverside Drive

Thimble Mountain Trails

Map of trails available at Grand Forks Visitor Centre 524 Central Avenue in the Old Court House
The trail system consists of 18 km of well maintained single track trails and 8 km of gravel road through forested land, with variety of difficulty. The main access is 23 km west of Grand Forks. Ph: 250-442-5835

Trans Canada Trail

The trail traverses the Boundary, passing right through Grand Forks, with a new paved section thru City Park, suitable for wheelchairs. Area route map available at Grand Forks Visitor Centre 524 Central Avenue in the Old Court House. Ph: 250-442-5835

To find our location click on Google Maps and type in Grand Forks BC in directions. Zoom in - we are on Central Avenue.

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