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Cranbrook, having more sunshine hours annually than any other city in the province, boasts some excellent attractions within the city. The Canadian Museum of Rail Travel contains one of Canada's Heritage Railway treasures and is open all year. It is joined by the new Wildlife Museum, and the Demonstration Forest (on the east side of town) Where are we? Cranbrook is located 845 kilometers (507 miles) north of Vancouver on Highway 3. |
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Cranbrook,
facing the Purcell Mountains to the west and the Rockies to the
north and east, is surrounded by miles of lush forestry and over
100 crystal clear lakes. Cranbrook began in 1898 with the arrival
of the railway. Today it is the Key City for this area of the province
with a population of over 18000 people, serving an area of over
55000.
