City coordinates: 49.316171, -117.663574
Castlegar is a city in southeastern British Columbia located at the meeting point of the Columbia and Kootenay rivers. The city developed as a regional transportation and service centre within the Kootenay region.
The surrounding landscape includes mountains, forests and river valleys that shape the city’s geography and outdoor lifestyle. Castlegar also supports nearby communities through education, healthcare and local commerce.
Today the city remains an important hub in the West Kootenay area, connecting transportation routes and regional services.