Why go
- City in Canada.
- Known for Home of Steve Yzerman, NHL ice hockey player.
- Served by Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC).
- Home to roughly 22,733 people.
History
Cranbrook is a city in southeast British Columbia, Canada, located approximately 10 km (6.2 mi) southwest of the confluence of the Kootenay River and the St. Mary's River. It is the largest urban centre in the region known as the East Kootenay. As of 2021, Cranbrook's population is 20,499 with a census agglomeration population of 27,040. It is the location of the headquarters of the Regional District of East Kootenay and also the location of the regional headquarters of various provincial ministries and agencies, notably the Rocky Mountain Forest District.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Air Canada AC (BEH, Dash 8-300) · 2 routes: Calgary*, Vancouver*
- Pacific Coastal Airline 8P (BE1) · 2 routes: Kelowna, Vancouver
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YXC has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Vancouver, Calgary, Kelowna).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cranbrook, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.