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Check out this 10.0-km loop trail near Grand Forks, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 18 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is […]

Observation Mountain (locally known as the Grand Forks Grind or Star Trail) is a steep, difficult 1-to-2-hour hiking trail that climbs roughly 250 metres to a summit star overlooking the city and the Kettle Valley. You can find local community trail guides and details on the Observation Mountain Trails page, or view mapping details on BRMB Maps. Trail Statistics Key […]

Heading out into the rolling hills north of Grand Forks, the Fishermen Creek trail system introduces visitors to the classic, dry interior forests of the Boundary Country region. Located on unceded traditional Indigenous territory, this multi-use singletrack network flows through open stands of Douglas fir and ponderosa pine. As you amble along the dirt track, […]

Swap the city streets for wide-open grassland. Gilpin Grasslands Provincial Park sits about 9 km east of Grand Forks along Highway 3, protecting a distinctive grassland ecosystem and important habitat for bighorn sheep and other wildlife. There are several trails for hiking and mountain biking, including the 5 km Bundschuh/Larry’s Trail, with views across the Kettle River valley and […]

Need something quick, familiar and easy? McDonald’s on 27th Street is a convenient stop for burgers, fries, breakfast, McCafé coffee and other familiar favourites. With both dine-in seating and a drive-thru, it’s an easy option for families, road-trippers or anyone looking for a quick bite while exploring Grand Forks.

Books, coffee and a good excuse to slow down. Coyote Indie Books is an independent bookstore in downtown Grand Forks, offering a selection of new books along with gifts and bookish merchandise. It’s a relaxed place to browse the shelves, find your next read and enjoy an espresso drink while you’re at it.

Take a little detour to the country and buy your groceries straight from the source. Gibbs Creek Farm is a local, no-spray farm producing seasonal vegetables and flowers, with an on-farm stand where visitors can shop directly from the growers. The farm also offers a peaceful farm-stay experience on the property, making it a great stop for […]

Get a taste of Grand Forks’ farming roots at Settle Down Farm, a small certified-organic vegetable farm and farm stand near downtown. Run by Ann Wilby and Ahmed Amlani, the farm has been operating in Grand Forks since 2017 and grows seasonal vegetables along with raspberries and melons when in season.

Take a little detour into the countryside and follow your nose to Love’nder Acres. This family-owned lavender farm combines rows of fragrant lavender with a lavender labyrinth and farm shop, where visitors can browse locally made lavender products. It’s a peaceful, photogenic stop that feels a world away from downtown, while being only a short […]

Every Sunday – May 17th to Labour Day. Spend a Sunday morning browsing the Christina Lake Market, where local growers, makers and artisans bring their goods to the lake. Expect a mix of locally produced food, handmade crafts, art, jewellery, clothing and other finds, with that relaxed summer-market feeling that fits Christina Lake perfectly. It’s […]