Boundary Country Bucket List

Welcome to Boundary Country! The perfect place to enjoy outdoor adventures and learn about the history that shaped the region. There are many stops along Highway 3 that provide the perfect getaway during a Boundary Country road trip.

Stop #1 - Rock Creek

Riverside Centre

The Rock Creek Riverside Centre is the perfect place to stop at the beginning of your Highway 3 road trip. Stop in to get information about the area, look at the locally crafted goods, and treat yourself to a bottle of locally produced haskap berry juice. The Riverside Centre also has electric vehicle charging stations available.

Kettle River Recreation Area

The Kettle River Recreation Area is just 5 km from Rock Creek and is perfect for a quick day visit or an overnight camping trip. Visitors can enjoy many different activities, including a public day-use beach perfect for swimming or floating, trails to hike or bike on, and the opportunity to use a historic bridge to explore the area.

Stop #2 - Midway

Kettle River Museum

The Kettle River Museum is located in the Village of Midway and invites visitors to experience the steam railway era of Southern British Columbia. There is a restored Canadian Pacific Railway caboose that visitors can explore and the museum buildings and visitor houses showcase several artifacts. In the main museum, visitors can learn from interactive exhibits that feature the history of mining, forestry, and agricultural heritage. 

Entwined Trees Park

The Entwined Trees are a pair of Pondarosa Pines and are a symbol of the connection and friendship that still exists between Canada and the USA. The Entwined Trees Park is also home to the Gateway (Stekthal) Learning Circle created by local artist David Seven Deers.

Stop #3 - Greenwood

Copper Eagle Cappuccino & Bakery

Copper Eagle Cappuccino & Bakery is the perfect place to stop for a quick pick-me-up on your Highway 3 road trip. Not only are they home to the best butter tart in the Boundary, but they also have multiple options for breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack that can accommodate gluten-free and vegetarian requests as well.

The Greenwood Museum Archives & Visitor Centre

The Greenwood Museum Archives & Visitor Centre hosts a collection of historical artifacts and regularly changing exhibits that explore the history of Greenwood’s mining boom era and the history of Japanese Internment in the area. Exhibits include recreated rooms from historical buildings like the Windsor Hotel and the Deadwood Bar. The passionate staff at the Greenwood Museum bring the history of the exhibits alive with personal stories and vast knowledge of the events that shaped the area. Visitors are highly encouraged to also book a guided tour of the Supreme Courthouse and jail cells. Who knows who or what you might encounter in the cells that held the outlaws of yesterday!

Stop # 4 - Grand Forks

Gallery 2 Grand Forks Art Gallery

Gallery 2 Grand Forks Art Gallery is Boundary Country’s art gallery that hosts a variety of art collections, including highly visual contemporary art and mixed media collections. Make sure to check out the gift shop to take home a locally created regional crafts.

The Wooden Spoon Bistro

The Wooden Spoon Bistro is a great place to stop for breakfast, lunch, or a quick coffee while you are in Grand Forks. The bistro serves locally sourced meals, and as a special treat on Fridays, the bistro has freshly made donuts, but be quick, they sell out fast! During the warmer seasons, the patio at the Wooden Spoon Bistro is the best place to sit and enjoy a bite to eat while taking in the beautiful murals located around Grand Forks.

Stop #5 - Christina Lake

Christina Lake Provincial Park

While all of Boundary Country is an outdoor lovers’ paradise, the beach at Christina Lake is a destination for all things water sports. The beach is perfect to relax and enjoy a picnic, or if you are feeling more adventurous, try out canoeing or paddleboarding to get a middle of the lake view of the beauty in Christina Lake.

Christina Lake to Grand Forks Via Cascade Falls

This is the perfect way to introduce newer riders or families to one of the iconic trails in the Boundary. Christina Lake to Grand Forks Via Cascade Falls is just under 25 km and will take you past the iconic Cascade Falls.