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place in July. 2007 will be our 11th
anniversary of this event, with all
proceeds going to support the Grand
Forks Art Gallery.There are usually ten or
twelve private gardens open to both
visitors and locals for this popular oneday event. Plan to explore and admire
this art form.
Not surprisingly, Grand Forks has a
lively Gardening Club that meets every
second Thursday of the month at 7pm in
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our Public Library. Everybody is
welcome to join and learn more about
gardening in Grand Forks. And for those
eager to learn more about different
aspects of local gardening, Selkirk
College offers a full spectrum of gardening courses. Gardening seminars and
special events are offered throughout
the year. Watch the Chamber of
Commerce website (www.grandforkschamber.com for details.
Grand Forks takes pride in its public
spaces and gardens and much is done in
these areas to make visitors feel
welcome.
250 - area code for Boundary Country / Visitor Centre call TF: 1-866-442-2833
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Grand Forks and the whole of the
Boundary is saying NO TO WEEDS and
has a very well developed Weed
Management Program to fight noxious
and invasive weeds. There are many
initiatives taken in the Weed
Management Program already and
there will be many more as citizens
become more informed and involved in
the battle.
250 - area code for Boundary Country / Information call: Toll Free: 1-866-442-2833
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The Phoenix Cross Country Ski Club has
existed for many years as an informal group
with Nordic skiers from Midway, Greenwood
and Grand Forks using the area. Our base of
ski operations has always been Phoenix
Mountain, where the bustling city of
Phoenix [population once stood at 5,000]
once carved out and shipped its ore by the
trainload to the smelter in Grand Forks.
Before the present Alpine facility was
opened on Phoenix Mountain in the 1960s
there existed a tow line and a downhill run
directly above Marshall Lake. Skiers would
ski from the top down onto the ice on the
lake. Remnants of the original structure can
still be found at the top of the hill. This old
run, although somewhat grown up with fir
and pine, is still used by many skiers and is
known today as ‘Tele hill’.
For many years the Phoenix XC ski trails
were groomed by the staff from the
Recreation arm of the BC Forest Service, who
also provided firewood at a couple of shelters
in the area. When these resources disappeared, the grooming was carried out on an
ad hoc basis by a variety of individuals,including staff from the Alpine Society. It was
recognized, however, that occasional grooming did nothing to promote the area or the
sport, so a number of individuals got together and decided to make a positive change.
Recently within the club there have been
some very positive steps forward. In the fall
of 2000 the club organized a work party and
over the period of a few weekends an Aframe structure was erected to serve as a
shelter for the cross country skiers using the
area. Last year the club purchased a used
snow machine for the purpose of grooming
our trail system. Earlier this year, with the
availability of funding imminent, we decided
to incorporate the club. We are now a registered society owning the name of ‘The
Phoenix Cross Country Ski Society’ with
about 25 paid members. In the summer of
2006 the club received funding through
Tourism BC to make major improvements to
our shelter [known as the ‘dacha’] as well as
to widen some of the existing trails to
accommodate larger grooming equipment.
In the future the society would like to see the
trail system established as an area that
would attract nordic skiers of all persuasions,
be they classic, backcountry or freestyle.
To reach the Phoenix Nordic Ski Trails
driving east from Greenwood, drive 20 km
along Highway #3 and turn right at the
Phoenix Mountain overhead Highway sign.
Drive 14 km further to the top of the mountain [do not turn right onto Ski Hill Rd.] and
bear right at the cenotaph [which is actually
one of few remaining indications that a city
ever existed here]. Drive another km to parking lot. Driving west from Grand Forks, turn
left at the overhead sign at about 20 km and
proceed as above. Enjoy the quietude. This
area is dog friendly.
Contacts for the club are as follows;
Brian Fletcher 250-442-0118 [email protected]
Jock Mackay 250-442-5221
[email protected]
Louise Heck 250-442-2229 [email protected]
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Phoenix Mountain Ski Area is an important part of the winter recreation scene in
the Boundary. This family-friendly offering in
a compact layout is situated an easy 8 km
drive up a well-maintained road, off Highway
3 between Grand Forks and Greenwood. A
two hour drive from Kelowna to the west
and Rossland to the east, Phoenix provides
some great affordable day skiing with a
friendly and intimate atmosphere.
Eleven runs cover a vertical rise of 800
feet, serviced by a T-bar and rope tow. Base
facilities include a Day Lodge with licensed
cafeteria, a Rental Shop and a Ski/
Snowboard School. The ski area boundaries
encompass approximately 30 hectares of
skiable terrain. The ski area is situated within
the Phoenix Interpretive Forest, which is
networked by numerous old logging roads
and railway beds, very popular with the xc
ski crowd. The xc trail network at nearby
Marshall Lake is easily accessed from the Tbar or by car.
Some of its most enthusiastic advocates
are the local kids, quoted here from the
www.skibc.ca
comments page.
Phoenix Mt. has
been my favourite
mountain since the
first time I learned
how to ride. The
terrain is awesome!
When a fresh foot of
snow falls overnight,
you can’t ask for
anything better than
a good line down
Face. All I gotta say is
try this hill out! Love at first sight.
I’ve been all over BC and still my heart is
with Phoenix, an awesome family hill with a
nice small town touch - this hill is laid back. It
has one of BC’s best
snowboard parks
that no one knows
about...
kinks,
downs, ups, plus
huge booters... the
best park ever... lots
of flow, the park
covers the longest
run on the mountain and is sure to
get all free-style
riders stoked. So, if
you like laid back
relaxation
and
awesome
riding
and a cafeteria that
will create whatever crazy idea you
have... best mountain ever!
If you haven’t yet discovered the simple
pleasures awaiting you on our slopes, we
invite you to visit us this winter. Our returning friends will find the welcome mat rolled
out, as ever.
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Thinking of a round of golf while the rest
of the family goes on a Rock Candy Safari, or
tubing one of the Boundary’s pristine rivers?
With 5 courses for every budget and skill
level to choose from, you will certainly enjoy
your golfing experience while visiting here.
Christina Lake hosts 2 courses, Christina
Lake Golf and Country Club with 18 holes,
restaurant and club house or Cascade Par 3
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with a laid back 9 holes.
Granby River Golf is a new addition to
the roster. It is boasting a 400 yd. driving
range and 18 holes with 5 different Tee Off
spots to fit any skill levels.
Travel just a few minutes west past
Greenwood and try out the links on the 9
holes at Porter Creek Golf, whack a bucket of
balls at their driving range.
Don’t miss Kettle Valley Golf’s 18 holes,
just past Midway on Hwy #3. A beautiful
course with the rolling hills and clear blue
skies and a café at the 19th hole to quench
your thirst.
The season in the Boundary is 6 or more
months long, giving you plenty of time to
get that elusive hole in one. See you on the
links.
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GRAND FORKS ... STOP * SHOP * STAY N PLAY
You know you are following a local driver when:
At any time, on any road, other than the highway, a local driver
will stop to converse with the driver going the other way. This will
block the road and you are expected to drive around as if nothing is
wrong and give a friendly wave, whether you know them or not. If
you do know them, you’ll be engaged in a three way conversation
and it will make it even harder for the one following you.
Slow down, drive carefully, watch for deer
and above all, enjoy your visit.
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MIDWAY MILE ZERO
GREENWOOD CITY
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A new way of spending your vacation
time. Agri-tourism is an educational guided
tour of any agricultural service or product,
for example Jerseyland Organics, a family
owned and operated organic dairy farm
where you get to meet the cows, observe
whatever chores or jobs being done at the
time, or be talked through the process, a
country store where you can purchase the
products you just learned about
Flower Power Apiaries gives tours where
you learn about bees and how honey is
collected and extracted, you may want to try
sampling some varieties before purchase.
Bring your own bucket for a honey of a deal.
Avalon Gardens is a greenhouse and
garden that offers a place to go directly to
the grower to see where and how roses,
lavender and many other garden delights
are produced and it’s a great place to take
pictures while enjoying the beauty in one of
the theme gardens. Golden Oak Wagon
Tours’ horse drawn wagon rides and sleigh
rides, are good old fashion farm fun. The
Doukhobor floor mill tour offers flour sales
made from the hammer mill which replaced
the old stone-ground mill still on site for
viewing.
In the fall the country celebrates is
harvest bounty by playing in corn mazes,
bidding on pumpkins, dancing, or joining in
on a campfire sing-along.
62 years running The Rock Creek and
Boundary Fall Fair is on the 2nd weekend
after labour day weekend and it’s big but
very organized. www. rockcreekfair.ca This
year its on Sept 14,15,16. Its truly a country
fair, one can hear the screams of joy and
laughter from those that enjoy the rides in
the midway. There is something for every
interest. For the busy farmer, the display of
farm equipment new and old will keep them
entertained, like the old steam engine that
still runs without skipping a beat. For the
animal lover there are horse shows, 4-H club
events and barns filled with cows, sheep,
rabbits, exotic poultry, a petting zoo and cow
chip poker. A culinary display of local cooking talents from canned goods to freshly
baked pies, also, floral arrangements, quilts,
hand-sewn garments, art of all styles and
children’s crafts fill the pavilions.
You can find a good spot to sit and watch
entertainers and musicians provide a wonderful venue of classic country, blues, bluegrass,
rock music, jugglers, storytellers and comedians at the Dais. For adults the beer garden is a
social event, and a yearly reunion for many.
There are food booths, specialty teas and
coffees, fair food menu, vendors of dried
goods and crafts from near and far.
Grand Forks also has its Annual Fall Fair
on September 8-9 this year for info [email protected] 442-3817
With agriculture as the third largest
source of income after forestry and tourism,
no visit to the Boundary is complete without
visiting the local Farmers’ Markets, where
some of the areas over 300 farms display and
sell the fruits of their labour. In Grand Forks it
is held at City Park every Tuesday and
Thursday, from mid June to mid October
starting early in the morning.
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Many of the businesses in the Boundary are based in the rural area and many times out of someone’s home.
Below is a partial list of the businesses whose owners have made this area their home.
Starshine Creations
Instant Replay Sports
Western Group
Gaia Principles
Battrick & Sons Locksmithing
Willow Hill Enterprises
K-9 Clippers
Hooked on Horses
Grand Forks Upholstery
Snowball Ventures
Gaia Green Products Ltd.
Avalon Gardens
Vienna Woods & Glass
K-9 Korner Grooming & Spa
Beyond Graphix
Christina Lake Cabinet Co
Mariposa Greenhouses & Gifts
Country Road Green Houses and Weatherdek
Deane Farms
O’Donnell’s Garden Market & Organic Farm
Rilkoff General Store
Blue Max Adventures in Diving
Jerseyland Organics
Grand Forks Bottle Depot
Morrissey Creek Building Supplies
Krafter’s Hide-a-way
LaZapoteca Coffee Company
Kettle River Woodcraft
Golden Oak Wagon Tours
Wedding & Event Rentals & Decorating Services
New & used sports equipment & more
Signs and screen printing
Integrated pest management
Irrigation Supplies & Services
Dog grooming of all breeds
English & Western Tack
Residential & commercial upholstery
Pellet Heating Specialist
Organic Soil / Soil Amendments / fertilizers
Nursery / Theme Gardens –Wedding & special occ.
Retail Store & Art Glass Studio
Since 1974
Consulting / Designing / Marketing / Publishing
Quality Cabinets & Custom Countertops
3705 Koochin Rd. G.F.
Waterproof Vinyl Decking
B.C’s Finest Unsprayed Produce
Bedding plants, produce, fertilizer, garden supplies
Find us at Hwy#3 & Hwy #22 Junction
4 years instructing experience
Certified Organic / Dairy / Cheese / Yogurt
Return it / Recycling Depot
Since 1972
Heirloom Sewing / unique gifts
Artisan Small Batch Roasted Fresh daily
Barnwood Furniture & Accessories
Wagon rides for all occasions
442-5772
www.starshinecreations.net
442-5924
8275 North Fork Rd. G.F
442-5110
970 Carson Rd. GF
442-4200
443-1256
442-8667
442-2392
8335 Outlook Rd. G.F.
1-800-(442-2286 local)
220 Cameron Rd. G.F.
442-2401
1150 Carson Rd. G.F.
442-7276
3440 Almond Gardens Rd. G.F.
442-2943
www.snowballventures.com
442-3745
www.gaiagreen.com
442-0144
3865 Moore Rd. G.F.
442-0400 / 1- 888-406-3399
6230 Lawrence St. G.F.
442-2957
3160 Eagle Ridge Rd. G.F.
442-3731
447-2688
Sharon & Rob Mallach
442-5240
www.bluemaxdiving.com
442-3845
5425 Hughes Rd. G.F.
442-3400
443-3276
6380 Nursery Rd. G.F.
442-2510
4415 Rilkoff Frontage Rd. G.F.
442-5240
Tom Herbert 3705 Kootchin Rd. G.F.
442-8112
2690 Almond Gardens Rd. G.F.
442-2523
7816 Donaldson Dr. G.F.
442-2312
2750 Almond Gardens Rd. East. G.F.
445-6325
345 Silver St. Greenwood
442-8577
6305 Sleepy Hollow Rd. G.F.
446-2770
www.kettleriverwoodcraft.com Westbridge
442-5695
4575 Centre Rd. G.F.
Please phone ahead to confirm the information is correct and that someone is there to greet you.
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Greenwood may be Canada’s smallest
City, but it sure is big on things to do and
to see.
The Visitor Information Centre is at the
Greenwood Museum, and it’s the perfect
place to start, it’s memorabilia will bring
the past to life and you are sure to find
information on a tour or be inspired to
explore the historic buildings. Some “to
do” things are, mountain bike to Grand
Forks on part of the trail that is named the
Columbia & Western Rail Trail, it’s an easy
(no steep grades) bike ride that takes
about 4.5 hours or go west to Midway on a
section of the trail named the Kettle Valley
Rail Trail. The round trip will take about 3
hours. Take a tour of the Greenwood
courthouse and jail, the last remaining
wooden buildings of its kind in BC, the
stained glass window art is a must see.
There is a free guide available for the
Heritage walk that will add meaning to the
buildings and sites that you will see.
The Greenwood Inn, formerly the
Windsor, was built on a dream shared by
George Seymour and Sam Webb. The
inside decor features a 6.5m wide by 3.25m
tall mirror behind the bar, with ice boxes
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and wine racks in an enclosed cabinet below. Ghost
stories are told about the miner Willie Peters who
supposedly drowned in a bathtub on the second floor.
It’s rumoured that he has been seen walking the halls at
night.
The Windsor burnt down and was rebuilt twice at
the same location, renovated three times inside and out
and again when the production “Snow Falling on
Cedars” transformed the City into a circa 1940 west
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coast town. Three rooms on the top floor
were converted into living quarters for
Ishmael, a character in the movie played
by Ethan Hawke.
The building right next door was originally the assay office built in 1899, making
it over a century old. It’s now the Copper
Eagle Cappuccino and Bakery with friend-
ly hosts and renovators Colleen and Jeff.
Across the road is a building where
Russel Law and Caulfield owned and operated a large furniture and dry goods store.
Apparently a cyclone, an anomaly to this
area, hit Greenwood in 1903.This building,
along with the smelter, received most of
the damage.
L.A. Smith and Co. took over the building in1913 then sold it three years later. It
was re-named the ‘Gulley Block’ with a
furniture and flooring store on the top
floor and a morgue below. Gulley was also
a mortician. Unpaid taxes for the years
1920 through 1927 reverted the building
to the City. In 1969 it was named the
McArthur building, honouring a gracious
contributor to the entire community, W.E.
McArthur.
If your sense of adventure and interest
in history isn’t above ground, try below!
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3,000 feet to NOWHERE! A proposed
tunnel running along from Greenwood to
Phoenix, about 4 miles, was the talk of the
town in 1901. The talk turned into a plan
spearheaded by Richard Armstrong, a
determined entrepreneur from Chicago
U.S.A. Gold fever was in the air with promise to make any Jack Jolly.
The Board of Trade and the City Council
both enthusiastically endorsed the proposal. The Provincial Government refused the
plan. Funding was not available for tunnels
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under the existing Municipal Act and this
was a “miner” glitch for the entrepreneur,
who changed the name of the company
from the Greenwood-Phoenix Tunnel Co.
to the Greenwood- Phoenix Tramway Co.
Ltd. allowing the plan to proceed in
March 1909.
No time was wasted and digging
commenced in May 1909. Using hand
tools, 250 feet were dug by August
13,1909. In January 1919 air tools were
brought in to speed up the digging and a
10-foot daily average achieved. This was
the opportunity to make your MILLION.
This little town was bustling with anticipation and it was growing daily.
As time went by, the iron-ore strings
that had been counted on just did not
produce enough to cover the cost of
extraction so, in September 1911 the
digging stopped at the 3000 foot marker.
The story ends well for the bondholders,
they got paid back from the City.
The tunnel/tramway bore was officially
re-opened in December of 1989 for tour
purposes
by
the
Greenwood
Improvement Society. For info contact the
Greenwood Museum 442-6355
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