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Cranbrook

Cranbrook is a town in Regional District of East Kootenay district, British Columbia, Canada of about 18,610 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit: 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 23 parks. The must-see places are Jimsmith Lake Provincial Park, Moyie Lake Provincial Park and Fort Steele.

49.4999° N, 115.7688° WPop. 18,610

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Within 30 km70 places
Within 50 km86
Must-see16
Notable90
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Cranbrook

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:38 pm

105 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Cranbrook
  2. Moyie Lake Provincial Parklake · 45 min
  3. Jimsmith Lake Provincial Parklake · 45 min
  4. Cranbrook Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Fort Steelefort · 1.5 hrs
  6. Norbury Lake Provincial Parklake · 45 min
  7. Back in Cranbrook
Today’s loopCranbrookStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cranbrook?

Jimsmith Lake Provincial Park (lake, about 7 km), Moyie Lake Provincial Park (lake, about 19 km), Fort Steele (fort, about 21 km), Canadian Museum of Rail Travel (museum, about 2 km), Cranbrook Falls (waterfall, about 4 km), Norbury Lake Provincial Park (lake, about 26 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cranbrook?

86 places on Spotwander: 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 parks, 9 waterfalls, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cranbrook?

Fraggle Rock, about 8 km by road; Isidore Canyon (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Cranbrook?

Premier Lake, about 2 km by road; Elizabeth Lake (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cranbrook?

Start in Cranbrook, visit Moyie Lake Provincial Park, then Jimsmith Lake Provincial Park, then Cranbrook Falls, then Fort Steele, then Norbury Lake Provincial Park, and drive back — about 105 km by road in all.

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