TCT Connection: Gray Creek The seasonal route to bypass Gray Creek Pass runs from the hamlet of Gray Creek south along the shore of Kootenay Lake following Highway 3A towards Creston; its connection point to the Trans Canada Trail is at the intersection of Highway 3A and Oliver Road. Instead of taking Oliver Road east, uphill to the Pass, simply continue south of Highway 3A. For those travelling west, arriving from Creston, continue north on the highway to the Kootenay Bay ferry. images/icon-1.png TCT Connection: Cranbrook The Gray Creek Pass bypass route travels from Gray Creek to Cranbrook via Creston, completely bypassing Kimberley. The eastern terminus of this route connects to the Trans Canada Trail in Cranbrook at the intersection of 14 Ave South and 2 Street South, immediately south of the Cranbrook TCT Pavilion. Technically the Cranbrook portion of the TCT creates a spur, so in order to continue east on the TCT from this point, take the trail north across the park and towards downtown. For those joining the alternate route in order to travel west to Gray Creek and Nelson, continue west on 2 Street South, turning left onto Highway 3. images/icon-1.png Toilet: Lockhart Beach Prov Park description: REST_AREA_: REST_AREA1: REST_ARE_1: ASSOC_NUMB: DIST_FROM_: NUMBER_OF_: TOILET_TYP: WHEELCHAIR: NUMBER_OF1: DIRECTION_: ACCESS_RES: DECELERATI: ACCELERATI: ACCOM_COMM: OPEN_YEAR_: OPEN_DATE: CLOSE_DATE: images/icon-2.png 0.0 Toilet: Twin Bays description: Ministry of Transportation Highway Rest Stop "Twin Bays" #2307379. 2 pit toilets, 0 picnic tables. Open seasonally from April 16 to October 15. REST_AREA_: TWIN BAYS REST_AREA1: R0053 REST_ARE_1: C ASSOC_NUMB: 3A DIST_FROM_: 48.0KM SOUTH OF KOOTENAY BAY NUMBER_OF_: 2.000000 TOILET_TYP: P WHEELCHAIR: N NUMBER_OF1: DIRECTION_: EB ACCESS_RES: NR DECELERATI: N ACCELERATI: N ACCOM_COMM: N OPEN_YEAR_: N OPEN_DATE: 2012-04-16 CLOSE_DATE: 2012-10-15 images/icon-2.png 0.0 Toilet: Kuskanook description: Ministry of Transportation Highway Rest Stop "Kuskanook" #2306497. Eastbound access. 1 Pit toilet, 2 picnic tables. Open seasonally from April 1 to October 15. REST_AREA_: KUSKANOOK REST_AREA1: R0052 REST_ARE_1: C ASSOC_NUMB: 3A DIST_FROM_: 54.0KM SOUTH OF KOOTENAY BAY NUMBER_OF_: 1.000000 TOILET_TYP: P WHEELCHAIR: Y NUMBER_OF1: 2.000000 DIRECTION_: EB ACCESS_RES: NR DECELERATI: N ACCELERATI: N ACCOM_COMM: Y OPEN_YEAR_: N OPEN_DATE: 2012-04-16 CLOSE_DATE: 2012-10-15 images/icon-2.png 0.0 Toilet: Kidd Creek description: Ministry of Transportation Highway Rest Stop "Kidd Creek" #2286801. Westbound access. 2 Flush toilets, 7 picnic tables. Open year round. REST_AREA_: KIDD CREEK REST_AREA1: R0054 REST_ARE_1: A ASSOC_NUMB: 3 DIST_FROM_: 21.0KM EAST OF CRESTON NUMBER_OF_: 2.000000 TOILET_TYP: F WHEELCHAIR: Y NUMBER_OF1: 7.000000 DIRECTION_: WB ACCESS_RES: NR DECELERATI: N ACCELERATI: N ACCOM_COMM: Y OPEN_YEAR_: Y OPEN_DATE: CLOSE_DATE: images/icon-2.png Toilet: Yahk Provincial Park description: REST_AREA_: REST_AREA1: REST_ARE_1: ASSOC_NUMB: DIST_FROM_: NUMBER_OF_: TOILET_TYP: WHEELCHAIR: NUMBER_OF1: DIRECTION_: ACCESS_RES: DECELERATI: ACCELERATI: ACCOM_COMM: OPEN_YEAR_: OPEN_DATE: CLOSE_DATE: images/icon-2.png Toilet: Ryan description: Ministry of Transportation Highway Rest Stop "Ryan" #2500089. Westbound access. 2 Flush toilets, 7 picnic tables. Open seasonally from April 1 to October 15. REST_AREA_: REST_AREA1: REST_ARE_1: ASSOC_NUMB: DIST_FROM_: NUMBER_OF_: TOILET_TYP: WHEELCHAIR: NUMBER_OF1: DIRECTION_: ACCESS_RES: DECELERATI: ACCELERATI: ACCOM_COMM: OPEN_YEAR_: OPEN_DATE: CLOSE_DATE: images/icon-2.png Toilet: Moyie Provincial Park description: REST_AREA_: REST_AREA1: REST_ARE_1: ASSOC_NUMB: DIST_FROM_: NUMBER_OF_: TOILET_TYP: WHEELCHAIR: NUMBER_OF1: DIRECTION_: ACCESS_RES: DECELERATI: ACCELERATI: ACCOM_COMM: OPEN_YEAR_: OPEN_DATE: CLOSE_DATE: images/icon-2.png Camp: Lockhart Beach Provincial Park Info as of July 2019: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/lockhart_bch/ Located 40 km north of Creston on Highway 3A, this park and adjacent Lockhart Creek Provincial Park extend from the sunny shores of Kootenay Lake to the headwaters of Lockhart Creek. This small park provides the only easy access to public camping along the south arm of Kootenay Lake. An 18 site campground and day-use area are located near a sand and fine gravel beach where visitors can relax and enjoy the clear waters of Kootenay Lake. The 18 site campground offers vehicle access on a first-come, first-served basis – campsite reservations are not accepted. There is one drive-through site and three double sites. There is no phone at Lockhart Beach, however nearby towns and resorts offer telephone and tourist services. Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $23.00 per party / night images/icon-3.png Camp: Scottie's Creston Info as of July 2019: http://www.scottiesrv.com/ 1409 Erickson Road, Creston BC, CANADA | | Email: scotties@telus.net | Phone/Fax: 250-428-4256 | | Toll-Free Telephone: 1-800-982-4256 | Scotties RV Park and Campground has 44 sites (including pull-through sites and big rig sites) Campsite adjacent to the Columbia Brewery, home of Kokanee beer. images/icon-3.png Camp: Yahk Provincial Park Info as of July 2019: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/yahk/ Located along Highway 3/95, 70km south of Cranbrook and 14.5km north of the US and Canadian borders at Kingsgate, Yahk Park is a traveller’s rest place. Near the Moyie River in a quiet well spaced forest this 26 site campground and day-use area is a great introduction to BC Park visitor facilities. The park offers 26 vehicle accessible campsites. For tenters, four of these campsites (sites 3, 6, 15, 24) have sand filled tent pads. The campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis – campsite reservations are not accepted. There is a telephone and information shelter at the entrance to this park. Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $21.00 per party/night Yahk Park was established in 1956 to provide camping and picnicking opportunities for the travelling public. As well it conserves a short scenic section of the Moyie River. The adjacent town of Yahk has services and tourist supplies. The area was once a major supplier of railroad ties for the Canadian Pacific Railway. images/icon-3.png Camp: Moyie Lake Provincial Park Info as of July 2019: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/moyie_lk/ Located 20 kilometres south of Cranbrook off Highway 3/95, Moyie Lake Park day-use area, boat launch and 111 site campground provides the only public access to the deep blue mountain waters of Moyie Lake. This park offers vehicle accessible campsites. There is a public telephone and information shelter at the park entrance. Campsite reservations are accepted and first-come, first-served sites are also available. Vehicle Accessible Camping Fee: $33.00 per party / night This vacation friendly park features 1,300 metres of developed sandy beach, backed by a large grassy area. Swimming, wind surfing, sailing, boating, wildlife and bird viewing and a variety of fishing experiences enhance Moyie Lake Park. As well, an adventure playground and hot showers are on site. images/icon-3.png Grocery: Creston Save On Foods images/icon-4.png Grocery: Creston (Pealow's Your Independant Grocer) images/icon-4.png Road: Gray Creek Bypass 1 of 3 An "all-season" route around Gray Creek Pass - snow clings to the Trans Canada Trail over the pass until late summer. Also, landslides can often shut the route down (though hikers and cyclists can usually climb over these obstacles). Travelling from Gray Creek to Cranbrook via Creston is 2 day (possibly 3) detour. Road: Gray Creek Bypass 2 of 3 An "all-season" route around Gray Creek Pass - snow clings to the Trans Canada Trail over the pass until late summer. Also, landslides can often shut the route down (though hikers and cyclists can usually climb over these obstacles). Travelling from Gray Creek to Cranbrook via Creston is 2 day (possibly 3) detour. Road: Gray Creek Bypass 3 of 3 An "all-season" route around Gray Creek Pass - snow clings to the Trans Canada Trail over the pass until late summer. Also, landslides can often shut the route down (though hikers and cyclists can usually climb over these obstacles). Travelling from Gray Creek to Cranbrook via Creston is 2 day (possibly 3) detour. Access: Twin Bays (0.68 km) description: REST_AREA_: REST_AREA1: REST_ARE_1: ASSOC_NUMB: DIST_FROM_: NUMBER_OF_: TOILET_TYP: WHEELCHAIR: NUMBER_OF1: DIRECTION_: ACCESS_RES: DECELERATI: ACCELERATI: ACCOM_COMM: OPEN_YEAR_: OPEN_DATE: CLOSE_DATE: Access: Moyie Lake description: REST_AREA_: REST_AREA1: REST_ARE_1: ASSOC_NUMB: DIST_FROM_: NUMBER_OF_: TOILET_TYP: WHEELCHAIR: NUMBER_OF1: DIRECTION_: ACCESS_RES: DECELERATI: ACCELERATI: ACCOM_COMM: OPEN_YEAR_: OPEN_DATE: CLOSE_DATE: Access: Moyie Lake Access: Creston Extra Foods