Kootenay National Park of Canada

How to Get There

Kootenay National Park lies 888 km east of Vancouver and 170 km west of Calgary. It can be reached from the north at two access points on the Trans-Canada Highway: Castle Junction in Banff National Park (via Highway 93 South - the Kootenay Parkway) or Golden (via Highway 95); or from the south via Highway 93/95. The closest full service towns are Radium Hot Springs, just outside the park's West Gate, and Banff, 33 km east of the park's north entrance.

By Vehicle

Highway 93 (also called the Kootenay Parkway) runs 94 km through the centre of the park. Make sure to factor in plenty of time for breaks, slow traffic, and inclement weather conditions. The maximum speed limit inside the national parks is 90 km/hr, with several areas having slower limits for wildlife safety.

By Air

Calgary and Vancouver are the closest airports that are serviced by major national and international carriers. Connections may be made to Cranbrook, 143 km, south of Radium Hot Springs, B.C.

By Bus

Both Vancouver and Calgary have regular Greyhound bus service to Radium Hot Springs.

By Rental Car

There are no car rental agencies located in Kootenay National Park. The closest agencies are located in Radium Hot Springs, B.C.