Title: Skookumchuck Travel Guide: Best of Skookumchuck, British Columbia Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Skookumchuck](https://expedia.co.uk/Skookumchuck-Hotels.d6297626.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Skookumchuck](https://expedia.co.uk/Skookumchuck-Holiday-Rentals.d6297626.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Skookumchuck Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Skookumchuck.d6297626.Car-Hire-Guide)[Skookumchuck Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Skookumchuck.d6297626.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Skookumchuck Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Skookumchuck which includes tranquil scenes, a lake or waterhole and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/217000/217118-Skookumchuck.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Skookumchuck showing mountains, tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/217000/217121-Skookumchuck.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Skookumchuck](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/217000/217119-Skookumchuck.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Skookumchuck which includes tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/217000/217120-Skookumchuck.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Skookumchuck featuring a lake or waterhole, mountains and tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/217000/217122-Skookumchuck.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Skookumchuck Things to do #### Visit this small pulp milling town along the Kootenay River before swimming, hiking and boating in the surrounding provincial parks. Skookumchuck means “strong water” in the Chinook language, a reference to the large rapids on the Kootenay River, where it is joined by the Lussier and Skookumchuck rivers. Skookumchuck is a small pulp milling town in British Columbia, not to be confused with the unrelated sights of Skookumchuck Narrows, River, Creek, Hot Springs and Rapids. The Skookumchuck prairies were settled when grants of land were handed out to early European loggers and farmers at the end of the 19th century. Today, still very few people call Skookumchuck home. From here, you can explore the natural wonders of the rest of the East Kootenay region Premier Lake Provincial Park, just to the east, is flanked by the [Canadian Rockies](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Canadian-Rockies.d6057834.Holidays-City-Breaks). Hike to the park’s emerald green lakes and go fishing or spot birds such as ospreys, herons, eagles, fowl and king fishers. Enjoy the views of the Rocky Mountains from the Tilley Memorial Park north of Skookumchuck and try windsurfing or go boating on Columbia Lake. To the east, discover the archeological treasures within Top of the World Provincial Park, the traditional home of the Upper Kootenay First Nation people. Look for alpine flowers on the plateau and spot the birds around Fish Lake. Drive south to the TaTa Creek area. In Wasa Lake Provincial Park, hike or bike along an easy lakeside trail or go swimming and camping in summer. Follow a self-guided interpretation trail to learn about the park’s unique ecosystem of wheatgrass and ponderosa pines. Visit Fort Steele to step back in time to the days of the gold rush. Now a national heritage site, the town preserves its late 19th-century buildings and steam train for all to enjoy. Skookumchuck is located directly south of Columbia Lake, along the Kootenay Highway, some 34 miles (54 kilometres) north of Cranbrook. The biggest nearby airport is in [Calgary](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Calgary.d178245.Holidays-City-Breaks) to the northeast. To get to Skookumchuck, you’ll be driving into the Rocky Mountain Trench, a unique geological setting. Bears, badgers, deer and birds of prey roam this part of the Kootenays, so keep your binoculars and camera handy at all times. - Top hotels in Skookumchuck - Top Holiday Rentals in Skookumchuck ![Fairmont Mountain Bungalows](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8670000/8664000/8663983/f48fdc59_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fairmont Mountain Bungalows 4869 HIGHWAY 93 & 95, Fairmont Hot Springs, BC Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £80 15 Oct - 16 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Fairmont Hot Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (842 reviews) "What a wonderful place! Felt like I was staying at a mini-“my house”. The owner was beyond accommodating. Will definitely stay again in my next trip that way!" Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F10%2F2025&endDate=16%2F10%2F2025&selected=8663983&PinnedHotelID=8663983&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6297626) ![St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1880000/1878200/1878171/671a3a4f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino 7777 Mission Road, Cranbrook, BC £101 30 Sept - 1 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star golf resort in Cranbrook. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,056 reviews) "Best place to stay for the Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo." 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Popular attractions Kimberley Nature Park and Kimberley Golf Club are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (192 reviews) "The house was perfect along with the weather, there was everything we needed and then some. was a perfect weekend and i would highly recommend this this home to anyone who wants a stay in the mountains." Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kimberley-Hotels-Rocky-Mountain-Getaway.h23089080.Hotel-Information) ![Alpine Retreat: 2BR Ski-In/Ski-Out Condo with Private Hot Tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100300000/100296000/100295937/9cd558fd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alpine Retreat: 2BR Ski-In/Ski-Out Condo with Private Hot Tub Kimberley, British Columbia Stay at this ski condo in Kimberley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions North Star Express and Trickle Creek Golf Course ... 10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews) "Property was as advertised. 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