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Turn your vulnerable physical magnetic-stripe cards into virtual payment systems that require no card to be present. Americans are one of the last countries in the world to still use obsolete and vulnerable standard magnetic stripe ATM cards issued by … Continue reading →

HOW TO ACCESS YOUR MONEY Overall, the best general strategy to get at your money is always a combination of methods and back ups (i.e. have a debit (ATM) card, credit card and some cash or even some travellers cheques … Continue reading →

HOW TO ACCESS YOUR MONEY Overall, the best general strategy to get at your money is always a combination of methods and back ups (i.e. have a debit (ATM) card, credit card and some cash or even some travellers cheques … Continue reading →

This trail connects Castlegar to Trail on the east side of the Columbia River. It spans across several forest types. A shuttle is necessary. It makes for a great shoulder season hike as it is clear of snow earlier than … Continue reading →

This is a recently constructed trail in the new Twin Rivers Estates development. Difficulty: Easy A1 Elevation gained: N/A Distance: 2km Season: Year-round Map: 82N/5 Castlegar Drive: Drive south on Hwy 22 towards Trail. Turn left on 32nd Street. Quick … Continue reading →

Located on the big bend of the Columbia River close to the confluence with the Kootenay River. Experience the river up close. Difficulty: Easy (walkway is paved) Elevation gained: 0m Distance: 1.8km Season: Year-round Drive: Right off Columbia Ave onto … Continue reading →

This large network of trails provides possible year-around hiking with some winter snowshoeing. The trails include interpretive walks along the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers. Because of high water levels in the Kootenay River during the spring freshet, many waterside trails are … Continue reading →

The Waldie Island Trail was developed in 1996 to reclaim the historical heritage of this important stretch of the Columbia River and to introduce to the hiker the intricacies of the surrounding riparian ecosystem. This trail goes through a protected … Continue reading →

Connecting the historical Doukhobor Suspension Bridge, the Highway 3A bridge and the Robson bridge with Castlegar streets and trails surrounding the rivers produces a full-day hike. Assume the walk is clockwise. Park anywhere on the loop.  Difficulty: Easy but very … Continue reading →

A level, shaded walk around Champion Ponds. Great for birdwatches and views of the Columbia River Valley. Readily accessible and ideal for anyone of any age. Difficulty: Easy A1 Elevation gained: 0m Key Elevations: Distance: 5km loop Time: 1½ -2 … Continue reading →