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Tucked along the Kettle River at the west end of City Park, the Grand Forks BMX Track is a 355-metre dirt course run by the volunteer Grand Forks BMX Club. Race nights run Mondays from May to October, with registration at 5:15 p.m. and gates dropping at 6 p.m. Spectators are always welcome, and riders […]

Grab your board, scooter or bike and head to the Grand Forks Skatepark on Central Avenue, right beside the arena. Freshly expanded and reopened in July 2025, the concrete park is packed with bowls, ledges and rails, with room for first-timers and seasoned riders alike. It’s free, open to all ages and a gathering spot […]

Step into a little piece of Grand Forks history at The Maples B&B, a small, character-filled bed and breakfast on Central Avenue. The heritage-style home is known for its antique furnishings, cozy parlour and welcoming atmosphere, with just a few guest rooms making for a quiet, personal stay. Breakfast is a highlight, and the location makes […]

Richard Reid was born in Regina, Saskatchewan in 1930. His work concentrates on a synthesis of the human figure and landscape, and the subtle ‘messages’ contained. He works primarily in acrylic, oils, watercolour and intaglio printmaking. He received his BFA from the University of Manitoba in 1955. He lived and worked in Mexico and then […]

Peter Kalasz is a Grand Forks-based photographer whose work captures the landscapes, wildlife, people and everyday character of the Boundary. Originally from Budapest, Hungary, Peter has called Grand Forks home since 2002 and offers photography services as well as guided photo tours and workshops, giving visitors a chance to see the area through a photographer’s […]

Keep your eyes on the walls as you wander downtown. Archer, the artist name of Victoria-based muralist Paul Archer, has returned to Grand Forks year after year, transforming buildings throughout the city with large-scale, highly detailed airbrush murals. His work ranges from local history and wildlife to imaginative scenes and murals created specifically for the businesses they […]

A local favourite on the Kettle River, Doukhobor Beach is a relaxed riverside spot where visitors can enjoy the warm summer weather, cool off in the river and experience one of Grand Forks’ quieter natural swimming areas, complete with a rope swing hanging off the rail rail bridge. The beach takes its name from the […]

Cast a line where the Kettle and Granby Rivers meet. Around Grand Forks, anglers can enjoy shore and fly fishing, with opportunities to catch rainbow trout, whitefish and smallmouth bass. Popular access points include City Park, Barbara Ann Park, the Kettle–Granby confluence and river access along Highway 3. A BC freshwater fishing licence is required for anglers 16 and older, and […]

Nursery Bridge (also known as the Nursery Trestle or Munro Trestle) features great public beaches on both sides of the Kettle River along the Waterfront Trail in Grand Forks, BC. Features a sandy beach on each side of the river, a permanent set of access stairs, picnic areas, and an outhouse kiosk. Popular spot for swimming, […]

The Kettle Valley Rail Trail (KVR) segment connected to Grand Forks runs roughly 25 kilometers west toward Cascade Falls and Christina Lake, or west toward Greenwood as part of the broader Trans Canada Trail network. Key Trail Sections Near Grand Forks • Grand Forks to Greenwood (The Western Direction): Part of a 38.9 km connecting […]