Plan your visit
Kootenae House National Historic Site
A cairn at Kootenae House National Historic Site marks where the Ktunaxa people traded with the North West Company in the 1800s and celebrated explorer David Thompson launched expeditions to survey the majestic Columbia River.
Admission is free to this National Historic Site. A National Park Pass is not required.
The nearest Parks Canada Visitor Centre is located in the Village of Radium Hot Springs, B.C., at the south-west entrance of Kootenay National Park. Come in to speak with friendly and knowledgeable staff, or contact us by phone or email.
- Learn more about the Visitor Centre.
- Find more contact information.
How to get here
Directions
By car
Turn west from B.C. Highway 95/93 at the Invermere turnoff. In Athalmer, turn right onto Panorama Drive. Turn right again, onto Westside Road towards the small town of Wilmer, B.C. Kootenae House National Historic Site is less than a kilometre along this road.
Facilities and services
Lookout
Interpretative panels
Parking
Dogs on leash