Kootenay Mountain Adventures snowmobile paradise is in Ymir, BC , south of Revelstoke and Nelson, British Columbia.
Only 30 minute drive from the USA (Nelway, WA) border.

BC's best kept secret

3 hours from Spokane, 234 ks (140 miles) 8.5 hours from Vancouver, 665 kilometers (400 miles) 7 hours from Calgary, 594 kms (356 miles) 4 hours from Kelowna, 340 kms (204 miles)  Transportation shuttle can be arranged from the closest airports, CASTLEGAR BC (40 min.) and SPOKANE, WASHINGTON (3hrs.).

The village of Ymir lies in the mountains between Salmo and Nelson. It sits alongside the Salmo River, a short 30 second jaunt off Highway 6. At the turn of the century, Ymir was a bustling mining town, and you can still see some of the old mine workings on the hillsides. Today the village and surrounding rural area is home to approximately 350 people. Although a fire swept through the village during the mining times, two of the original hotels as well as the church are still standing and have been recently renovated to reflect their former glory. Ymir is an outdoor recreation paradise. The old rail bed that runs right through town is now a popular walking and biking trail. Mountain bike, hiking and horseback rid-ing trails wind through the forested hillsides. Paragliders enjoy the air currents, taking off from a local launch pad. Kayakers run the river rapids, and swimmers enjoy a cool dip in one of the swimming holes.

Ymir has ample camping and picnicking spots on the main street right beside the river, or spend the night in the historic Hotel Ymir or the Ymir Palace Inn, both established in 1896 and now restored to their former glory. Laid back Ymir is very kid and dog friendly. Lounge on the deck of the Wild & Wooly Ymir store with the locals, or stop by Endless Harvest Market Warehouse to stock up on organic BC fruit, produce and local goods. Stop by Ymir on your summer trip and enjoy some friendly and relaxing hospitality!