Location
- Cranbrook is a regional business hub.
- More hours of sunshine that anywhere else in BC.
- Visit the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel.
The Cranbrook area was first inhabited by the Ktunaxa (pronounced "Too nah hah") native band who followed retreating glaciers into the region from the great lakes to the south. The railway played an important role in Cranbrook's early development, a heritage that is celebrated today in the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel.
Located in the southeast corner of BC, Cranbrook is the business capital of the East Kootenays and the largest city in the Rocky Mountain region. Nestled on a gentle plain with scenic mountain vistas in the distance, it is considered by many to be the ideal location to raise a family or retire.
Boasting more hours of sunshine than anywhere else in the province, its residents enjoy a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. Summers are warm and sunny with temperatures averaging 24 degrees Celsius. Winters are generally mild with some snow and average temperatures around - 4 degrees.
Forestry, mining, manufacturing, tourism, trade, service and transportation. Cranbrook serves as a regional hub, providing retail, government, and other services to neighbouring communities.
Information was provided by Health Match BC and from local community websites. Other information has come from a variety of sources including the BCMA and health professionals within the communities. Pictures have been provided by www.picturebc.ca or community members. Please contact us at info@rccbc.ca with any information updates for your community.
