Cranbrook

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Top of the World Provincial Park showing a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes as well as a couple
Explore the Rocky Mountains using this sunny valley town as your base. Peaceful hiking trails, diverse wildlife and gorgeous scenery are all within easy reach.

Cranbrook is a picturesque little town that offers a portal to the Rocky Mountains. In addition, it has plenty of charm of its own. Spend action-packed days exploring the breathtaking surrounding countryside. When you need some downtime, visit one of the town’s delightful museums, wander its historic sites or play a few rounds of golf.

The railway plays a key role in the history of this former mill town, having brought people from all over to live and work in this otherwise inaccessible spot. Explore this history in depth at Trains Deluxe – the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel, which features painstakingly restored vintage railway cars. The 19th-century gold rush, too, holds an important place in the town’s identity. Visit Fort Steele Heritage Town to be immersed in a perfectly preserved town of the period, populated by costumed actors and guides.

To get the most out of Cranbrook, you must spend a fair bit of time outdoors. Head to one of the four provincial parks nearby to hike through rich rainforests and enjoy stunning coastal views. Wasa Lake Provincial Park is a great choice for swimmers. Try some windsurfing or waterskiing here too. Wherever you go, look for signs of the local wildlife, which includes bears, eagles and mountain goats.

Make time for one of the area’s great sporting specialties: golf. Spend an afternoon unwinding at Cranbrook Golf Club or one of the six other golfing facilities nearby, all of them set in very scenic surroundings.

If golf is not for you, another relaxed daytime activity is the Cranbrook Heritage Walking Tour. Follow this route through the historic sights of the town’s peaceful Baker Hill area.

Come in winter and trade your hiking boots for skis or a snowboard. The Rockies offer a perfect environment for wintersports.

Cranbrook is the ideal destination for a vacation due to its proximity to the Canadian Rockies International Airport. Fly in and then reach Cranbrook in around 15 minutes by car. From Cranbrook, it’s surprisingly easy to access the wealth of natural wonder that the world-famous Rockies have to offer.

Days Inn & Conference Centre by Wyndham Cranbrook
Days Inn & Conference Centre by Wyndham Cranbrook
2.5 out of 5
600 Cranbrook St N, Cranbrook, BC
The price is CA $84 per night from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26
CA $84
CA $98 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cranbrook. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
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Days Inn & Conference Centre by Wyndham Cranbrook
St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino
St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino
3.5 out of 5
7777 Mission Road, Cranbrook, BC
The price is CA $122 per night from Mar. 24 to Mar. 25
CA $122
CA $142 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Stay at this 3.5-star spa resort in Cranbrook. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
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St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino
Super 8 by Wyndham Cranbrook
Super 8 by Wyndham Cranbrook
2 out of 5
2370 Cranbrook Street North, Hwy 95 and Hwy 3, Cranbrook, BC
The price is CA $99 per night from Mar. 20 to Mar. 21
CA $99
CA $115 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Stay at this motel in Cranbrook. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
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Super 8 by Wyndham Cranbrook
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Discount for long stays! WiFi, Escape Away, BBQ, Dog Welcome, Lake Front House
Discount for long stays! WiFi, Escape Away, BBQ, Dog Welcome, Lake Front House
Cranbrook
Stay at this beach cottage in Cranbrook. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Cranbrook History Centre and Cranbrook Golf ...
7.2/10 Good! (94 reviews)
Family getaway
"This was our second summer at the lake house. The location of the property is ideal. Being right on the lake is perfect for kids. The property could use a little tlc, but for the price and location it’s a great value. Would come back again."

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New Home on Golf Course now with an EV plug in
New Home on Golf Course now with an EV plug in
Cranbrook
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Curling in Cranbrook
"Our team spent 9 days in Cranbrook, calling this property our 'home' for the duration of our event. House had everything we needed and the location was quiet/private and only 12 mins. to the city. Would love to return in the summer and enjoy the golf course it sits on as well as the many others in ..."

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New Home on Golf Course now with an EV plug in
Beautiful Suite In Cranbrook
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Cranbrook, BC
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