Meet Grand Forks

Authentic, Affordable Fun

The kind of place you thought didn't exist anymore

Let Us Introduce Ourselves

Small town. Big personality. Zero interest in being boring.

Tucked between mountains, rivers and ridiculous amounts of sunshine, Grand Forks is the kind of place that sneaks up, sinks in and stays with you. Cruise the Kettle River, wander downtown, hit the trails, meet some delightfully friendly locals… and start wondering why you didn’t come sooner.

Classic fun and memories

Come in when the street lights come on

From trails to rivers, Grand Forks is built for outdoor fun. Bike, hike, fish, tube, stroll or simply wander wherever the day takes you. With the 2nd most sunshine hours in BC, you’ve got plenty of daylight to play with, and you’ll need every minute.

Take Advantage

Downtown Grand Forks

Market District is the place to be

Stroll the pedestrian-friendly Market District, where wide sidewalks and lush gardens lead to great shops, cafés, food, live music, services and a growing wellness scene. Grab a coffee, find a souvenir, catch some tunes, pull up a chair and watch the world wander by.

Wander Downtown

A Brief History of Being Grand

125 years of pioneering spirit

Founded where the Kettle and Granby Rivers meet, Grand Forks grew from gold seekers, railway dreamers and hardworking Doukhobor settlers. More than 125 years later, we’ve kept the rivers, the history and the independent spirit—just added better coffee.

Come play in our valley!

Small town, big playground