Interpretive program

Kootenay National Park

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Explore. Learn. Connect. Parks Canada Interpreters are here to share fun and educational experiences with visitors in the park. This summer, look for our interpreters holding activity tables in fixed locations. Activities, animal skins, fossils and much more to discover!

Interpretive trails

Check out these family-friendly interpretive trails around Kootenay National Park.

Marble Canyon

  • Hike along the rim of the canyon. Learn about how water shaped this landscape and about some surprisingly hardy plants and animals that live in the canyon.

Simpson River interpretive trail

  • A walk through a valley marked by fire. Check out the interactive interpretive signs along the first 1.5 km of the trail. Learn about the incredible forces of nature: Lightning, wildfire, regeneration and succession.

Letwilc7úl̓ecw (Led‐wheel‐oo‐lo)

  • Discover Secwépemc uses of medicinal plants along this award-winning interpretive trail.

Guided audio tour

Enjoy the Kootenay guided audio tour as you travel one of B.C.'s most scenic highways, stretching 94 km through the heart of Kootenay National Park.

Hear behind-the-scenes stories from Parks Canada staff and get insider tips on where to stop.

Explore the app to find:

  • GPS-triggered guided audio tours
  • Location-specific photos and information about each site and its history
  • Quiz questions to challenge your knowledge and observation skills
  • Insider information from experienced interpreters and Parks Canada staff

The Kootenay guided audio tour will make your visit even more memorable, informative, and fun!

Remember to download the app before you arrive. There is no cellular or Wi-Fi service in Kootenay National Park.

Download the Parks Canada app from the App Store or Google Play.

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