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Active Directory

Below, find a growing list of businesses, services and organizations related to physical activity, sports, health and wellness. If you have or know of a business or service that should be added to the this list please contact us at info@castlegarinaction.ca.

Recreation Facilities, Fitness Centres and Resources
Sports, Clubs & Associations, Leisure Activities
Dance & Gymnastics
Martial Arts
Yoga, Pilates, Step Classes and other Exercise Classes
Weight Training
Parks and Fields
Walking, Hiking and Biking

Recreation Facilities and Resources................................................................

Castlegar & District Recreation and Aquatic Centre (Community Complex)
2101 6th Avenue,
Castlegar, B.C.
V1N 3B2
Phone: 250-365-3386
Fax: 250-365-0127
Email: casrec@rdck.bc.ca
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 9:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 1:30 pm - 8:30 pm
 

Balance Health & Fitness
1020 Columbia Ave.
Castlegar, B.C.
V1N 1H2
Tel (250) 365-0665
Services include a full fitness facility with cardio and strength equipment, certified personal trainers to develop individual programs and nutritional advice, dietary supplements, and a stand up tanning booth. Our future plans include taking over the other half of the building and incorporating a fitness studio for pilates, yoga, spin classes and possibly kick boxing, plus new locker rooms with showers and sauna.
 

Selkirk College Gymnasium
Castlegar Campus
(250) 365-1292
Hours of Operation:
Mondays to Thursdays from 7:30am – 9:30pm (during school year)
Open Fridays from 7:30 – 8pm (during school year)
Open for private bookings and rentals.

Summer hours: Monday to Thursday  (call for more info)

For more information contact http://www.selkirk.ca/athletics
 

Castlegar & District Recreation Department
2101-6th Avenue
Castlegar, B.C.
V1N 3B2
Phone: (250) 365-3386
Fax: (250) 365-0127
E-mail: casrec@rdck.bc.ca
Website: www.rdck.bc.ca

This department of the RDCK offers a guide filled with recreation activities available in Castlegar. If you would like to access a pdf file of the recreation guide, link recreation guide.
 

Pioneer Arena
925 Columbia Ave
Castlegar, BC
(250) 365-5021
 

Castlegar & District Curling Club
937 Columbia Avenue
Castlegar, B.C
V1N 2A8
Telephone: (250) 365-6666
 

Castlegar Social Planning - www.castlegarspc.org
 

BC Cancer Agency - http://www.bccancer.bc.ca

BC Cancer Agency Suntips - www.suntips.ca


Sports Clubs/Associations..................................................................................

Selkirk Saints Athletics - Selkirk College
301 Frank Beinder Way
Castlegar, BC V1N 3J1
250-365-1304
http://www.selkirk.ca/athletics
 

Castlegar & District Curling Club
937 Columbia Avenue
Castlegar, B.C
V1N 2A8
Telephone: (250) 365-6666

Men’s Club
Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays
Time:
Prices include: $200.00/Annual

Ladie’s Club
Thursdays
Time:
Prices include: $200.00/Annual

Mixed Men’s & Ladies Club
Fridays
Time:
Prices include: $185.00/Annual

Junior Curling League
Thursdays
Time: After school
Prices: Free
 

Castlegar Nordic Ski Club
Box 3213
Castlegar, BC V1N 3H5
http://www.castlegarnordic.ca
 

Hockey for Adults
Complex Arena
See pg. 3 of recreation guide
 

Public Skating and Hockey for Everyone
See pg. 2 of recreation guide
 

Castle Bowl
206 11th Avenue
Castlegar B.C
(250) 365-5723

  Leagues available include:
    Mixed: Monday to Friday evenings
    Ladies Coffee: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday mornings
    Club 55: Mondays & Wednesday afternoons, & Friday mornings
    Youth:
     4-10 Years = Saturdays
     11-13 Years (Juniors) = Thursdays
     11-18 Years (Juniors & Seniors) = Wednesdays
     14-18 Years (Seniors) = Mondays

For information see the link below.
http://www.castlebowl.ca
 

Castlegar Minor Soccer Association
For information see the link below.
http://eteamz.active.com/CMSAss
 

Castlegar Golf Club
For information see the link below.
http://www.golfcastlegar.com
 

Drop-In Volleyball
Blueberry Creek Community School
Ages 16 & Up
Wednesday Nights
$3 drop in
 

Swimming

Castlegar Aquatic Centre
2101 6th Avenue,
Castlegar, B.C.
V1N 3B2
Phone: 250-365-3386
Fax: 250-365-0127
Lessons and Programs
See recreation guide p. 8, 9, 11, & 12
 

Skating

Pioneer Arena
925 Columbia Ave
Castlegar, BC
(250) 365-5021

Public Skating & Hockey for Everyone
See recreation guide p. 2 & 3


Dance and Gymnastics.........................................................................................

Turning Pointe Dance Studio
600 18th St
Castlegar, BC
(250) 365-5046
For information see the link below.
http://www.turningpointedancestudio.com
 

Selkirk Challengers Gymnastics
1250 26th St
Castlegar, BC
V1N 4C9
Rhonda Saunders
 

Jazz Dance for Adults
See recreation guide p. 4
 

Egyptian Belly Dance for Beginners
See recreation guide p.4



Martial Arts...............................................................................................................

Karate (6-9 Years)
See recreation guide p. 2

Karate (9+ Years)
See recreation guide p. 2

Taekwon Do (Under 12 Years)
See recreation guide p. 2

Taekwon Do (Over 12 Years)
See recreation guide p. 2


Yoga, Pilates, Step Classes and other Exercise Classes............................

Power Flow Yoga
Castlegar Complex - Selkirk Room
Wednesdays
Sept. 20 to Dec. 6, 2006
7:15-8:45 pm
12 sessions – $129.50
Contact: Castlegar & District Recreation Department at (250) 365-3386
 

Ashtanga Yoga
Castlegar Complex - Selkirk Room
Wednesdays
Sept. 20 to Dec. 6, 2006
5:30-7:00 pm
12 sessions – $141.00
Contact: Castlegar & District Recreation Department at (250) 365-3386
 

Yoga @ Selkirk College
Castlegar Campus
(250) 365-7292 ext.292
Schedule (Sept-April):
Tuesdays @ 11:30
Fridays @ 4:30
Call for Summer Schedule

Prices include:
  Students: Step, circuit weight training, & pilates classes are FREE to all   students with activity fees paid ($24.00).
  Non-Student:
  Youth (under 18 Years) – Drop In $3.00
     Monthly/$30.00
     4 Months/$90.00
     10 Tickets/$25.00
     20 Tickets/$45.00
   Adult (18 Years & Up) – Drop In $5.00
     Monthly/$55.00
     4 Months/$150.00
     10 Tickets/$45.00
     20 Tickets/$85.00
 

Pilates @ Selkirk College
Castlegar Campus
(250) 365-7292 ext.292
Call for more information
 

Step Classes @ Selkirk College
Castlegar Campus
(250) 365-7292 ext.292
Schedule (Sept-April):
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 11:30-12:30
Call for Summer Schedule

Prices include:
  Students: Step, circuit weight training, & pilates classes are FREE to all   students with activity fees paid ($24.00).
  Non-Student:
  Youth (under 18 Years) – Drop In $3.00
     Monthly/$30.00
     4 Months/$90.00
     10 Tickets/$25.00
     20 Tickets/$45.00
   Adult (18 Years & Up) – Drop In $5.00
     Monthly/$55.00
     4 Months/$150.00
     10 Tickets/$45.00
     20 Tickets/$85.00
 

Intro to Step
See recreation guide p. 6

Intro to Strength on Ball
See recreation guide p. 6

Super Workout & Circuit Stength Training
See recreation guide p. 6
 

Circuit Weight Training
Selkirk College -Castlegar Campus
(250) 365-7292 ext.292
Schedule (Sept-April):
Mondays @ 11:30-12:30
Wednesdays @ 12:30-1:30
Call for Summer Schedule

Prices include:
  Students: Step, circuit weight training, & pilates classes are FREE to all   students with activity fees paid ($24.00).
  Non-Student:
  Youth (under 18 Years) – Drop In $3.00
     Monthly/$30.00
     4 Months/$90.00
     10 Tickets/$25.00
     20 Tickets/$45.00
   Adult (18 Years & Up) – Drop In $5.00
     Monthly/$55.00
     4 Months/$150.00
     10 Tickets/$45.00
     20 Tickets/$85.00
 

Fitness Schedule @ Castlegar & District Recreation Centre
See recreation guide p. 7



Weight Training......................................................................................................

Castlegar & District Recreation Centre
See recreation guide p. 6
Hours of Operation:
Weight Room closures include:
Tuesdays from 9:30am – 10am
Monday/Wednesday from 8:45am – 10:15am
Fridays from 8:45am – 11:15am
 

Balance Health & Fitness
1020 Columbia Ave.
Castlegar, B.C.
V1N 1H2
Tel (250) 365-0665
Selkirk College – Castlegar Campus
Castlegar Campus
(250) 365-7292 ext.292


Parks & Fields.........................................................................................................

Provincial Parks – Castlegar Area

Syringa Provincial Park http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/syringa.html

Nancy Greene Provincial Park
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/nancy.html

Champion Lakes Provicial Park http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/champion.html
 

Regional Parks and Community Parks

Pass Creek Regional Park and Campground
The park is located at Park Side Road in Robson.
Contact Park Manager Dan Hague 304-2062 or 365-7574

Robson Boat Ramp Regional Park
Owned by the Regional District and managed by the Regional District’s Castlegar and District Recreation Commission. The park provides a boat ramp and is designated as a waterfront access park.

Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park
The Castlegar and District Heritage operates this park which offers some short trails and a suspension bridge.
Location - 901 7th Ave.
Castlegar & District Heritage Society
400, 13th Avenue
Castlegar, B.C. V1N 1G2
Phone (250) 365-6440

Table below is from http://www.castlegar.ca/community_parks.htm

 
Park Name Location What's in the Park?
Shewchuck Park 201 Lakeview St. Jungle Gym, and sand box, picnic area
Kinsmen Park 910 2nd. St. Water park, slides, swings, jungle gym, kids play area, large open lawn, picnic tables, bathroom facilities.
Inland Park 100 5th. St. Millennium Walkway and two ball diamonds .
Oglow Subd. Park 726 Linwood Cres. Picnic area and a nice little creek.
Zinio Park 801 9th Ave. Four tennis courts, bathrooms, play and picnic area.
Kinnaird Park 2501 14th Ave. Four ball diamonds, concession, bathrooms.

Covered picnic area, many picnic tables, jungle gym and play equipment. Lots of open and treed space.
Complex Park 2209 6th Ave. Ball diamond, soccer field, picnic area, bathrooms, four tennis courts, treed area with gazebo and picnic tables, jungle gym and play area. Also at this site is the arena complex with swimming pool ice rink sauna-whirlpool and conference rooms.
Brandson Park 2404 6th Ave. Still known locally as the Brandson Pool as there used to be an outdoor pool at this site. Jungle gym and swings large open lawns and picnic tables.
9th Ave. Park 2640 9th Ave. Small neighborhood park. Jungle gym, play and picnic area.
1st Ave. Park (Dumont Subdivision) 2916 1st Ave. Large treed park adjacent to Columbia river picnic and play area, swings.
Cone Hill Park 3500 9th Ave. Jungle gym, basketball court, play and picnic area with lighted winter toboggan run.
Tamerlane Park 1327 Forrest Rd. Small neighborhood park. Jungle gym, play area, picnic table.
Zuckerberg Island 901 7th Ave. Suspension bridge to wooded island where you can sit on the river bank and see the confluence of two of the greatest rivers in British Columbia the Columbia and the Kootenay. Picnic areas, nature walks


Skateboard Park
Castlegar Community Complex
2101 6th Avenue,
Castlegar, B.C.
V1N 3B2
Phone: 250-365-3386
Fax: 250-365-0127
 

Soccer Fields

See Complex Park in above table
Selkirk College Castlegar Campus
 

Baseball Fields

See park table above


Walking, Hiking and Biking..................................................................................

Hiking Trails
The Castlegar Friends of Parks and Trails offer a great website with links to the trails that they have constructed and most of the local trails around Castlegar http://www.friendsoftrails.org
Here is a list of the trails offered on the website

Waldie Island
Skattebo Reach
Brilliant Overlook
Doukhobor Waterline
McPhee Canyon
Little McPhee Waterfall
Dove Hill
Millenium Walkway
Mel DeAnna
Zucjerberg Island
Merry Creek
Columbia River
Selkirk College
Syringa Park
Tulip Creek
Natural Arch
 

Hiking Group
See recreation guide p. 4
 

Biking Trails
Link to PDF File of Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce Biking in Castlegar
http://www.castlegar.com/brochures/biking_castlegar-1.pdf