How to get fromCalgary to Castlegarby bus, taxi, car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Calgary to Castlegar by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino* to Claresholm - Shell Gas Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Claresholm, AB to Salmo, BC - 519 Railway Avebus
3. Take the taxi from Salmo, BC - 519 Railway Ave to Castlegartaxi
9h 19m
Fly to Castlegar Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Castlegar Airport (YCG)plane YYC - YCG
7h 2m
$87–467
Drive 603.8 km
1. Drive from Calgary to Castlegarcar 603.8 km
7h 27m
$118–170
Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane YYC - YXC
2. Take the bus from Cranbrook, BC - 513 Cranbrook St North to Nelson, BC - 512 Railway Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Baker St at Falls St to Selkirk College Bay Bbus
8h 44m
$232–917

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) flights

18Weekly Planes

4h 57mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 664.8 km
Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Castlegar, BC, Canada?

Air Canada and WestJet fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Castlegar Airport (YCG) 3 times a day.

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Castlegar, Canada

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Things to do in Castlegar

Brilliant Dam(Opens in a new window)

Brilliant Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Kootenay River near Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada. It was built during the Second World War, mostly by Doukhobour men exempt from military service, and its 129 MW twin turbines first came into operation in June, 1944. The Columbia Power Corporation purchased the dam from Teck Cominco in 1996.

Keenleyside Dam(Opens in a new window)

Hugh Keenleyside Dam (originally known as the High Arrow Dam is a flood control dam spanning the Columbia River, 12 km (6.5 miles) upstream of the city of Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada.

Champion Lakes Provincial Park(Opens in a new window)

Champion Lakes Provincial Park is a provincial park in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada, located northeast of the city of Trail in the province's West Kootenay region.

Syringa Provincial Park(Opens in a new window)

Syringa Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It is located west of Castlegar, on the shores of Lower Arrow Lake. The park runs along the edge of the Columbia River with a rocky beach and has amenities for boating, camping, and hiking.

Places to stay in Castlegar

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Sentinel Mountain view Flat, outdoor activities & parks right at your doorstep(Opens in a new window)

9.8Exceptional

$159

Quiet, Family Friendly Suite Downtown Castlegar(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

$129

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Castlegar(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

$142

Sandman Hotel Castlegar(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

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