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Cranbrook is proud to be the home of the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel. The Museum is home to the only remaining set of passenger rail cars from Canadian Pacific's 1929 Trans Canada Limited as well as other elaborately restored passenger cars. Open year round, stop in for a guided tour and enjoy the railway gift shop and the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel Cafe.

Fort Steele Heritage Town , a British Columbia Heritage Site, is located 10 minutes north of Cranbrook on Highways 93/95. Over 60 restored buildings and homes are on site including a working bakery, print shop, general store and steam train. Take a horse drawn wagon ride featuring Fort Steele's famous Clydesdale horses or enjoy the musical variety show at the Wild Horse Theatre. Fort Steele is open year round but summer is the best time to visit when all programs are in full swing. Be sure to catch the Harvest Festival, always the third weekend in August.

The Kootenay Trout Hatchery is responsible for stocking over 200 lakes in the Cranbrook region every year. This adds up to over 3 million fry annually! Guided tours are fun for the whole family and are available year round. Located east of Cranbrook on the Fort Steele / Wardner Road, it is a short, scenic drive from Fort Steele.

St. Eugene Mission is the oldest and largest historical structure in southeastern British Columbia. The Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Tribal Council is developing this site into a world class resort complex so be prepared for construction. Pay particular attention to the 1897 Gothic style church which features hand painted stained glass.

Take a stroll around downtown Cranbrook with our self guided Heritage Walking tour. Over 30 buildings are included on the tour; pick up a map at the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel or either of the Cranbrook Visitor Information Centers.

Splash Zone Water Slides is the perfect place for kids on a hot summer day. With batting cages, a wading pool, hot tub, video arcade and concession stand Splash Zone has plenty to entertain the whole family. Cranbrook also offers two mini golf courses, a go cart track and the Armond Twin Cinemas.

During the summer months visit Raptor Rescue and Rehabilitation Society which offers interpretive programs using live hawks, falcons, owls and eagles. Or take in local examples of wildlife at Aasland Museum and Taxidermy where visitors can see a taxidermist at work.

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