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Notable fort · Regional District of East Kootenay, British Columbia

Estella Mine

Estella Mine is a fort in Regional District of East Kootenay, British Columbia.

Estella Mine: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Estella Mine

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Estella Mine — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.77253, -115.60703. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Estella Mine open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Estella Mine yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Estella Mine?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Estella Mine?

    Nearby: Wasa Lake Provincial Park (lake, 11 km), Wasa Lake (lake, 12 km), Fisherville (fort, 16 km), Fort Steele (fort, 21 km), Norbury Lake Provincial Park (lake, 34 km), Jimsmith Lake Provincial Park (lake, 46 km).

    Is Estella Mine worth visiting?

    Estella Mine is listed as a notable fort in British Columbia on Spotwander.