START WITH WHAT CAME BEFORE.
Cranbrook’s streets carry their history in plain sight. Edwardian buildings line downtown blocks, and self-guided walks reveal the details if you take your time. Step inside preserved railcars and explore one of the largest collections of historic trains in North America. These aren’t replicas. They’re the real thing, polished and standing tall.
Just beyond town, a former boomtown still tells its story. Boardwalks, heritage buildings, and live demonstrations bring early Kootenay life into focus. Across the region, history isn’t tucked away. It’s restored, remembered, and still part of daily life. Take a closer look.
