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What Makes Kokanee Mountain Zipline the Place to Go for Zip Lining?
April 12, 2017

What Makes Kokanee Mountain Zipline the Place to Go for Zip Lining?

In the past few years, zip lining tours have started to crop up all over British Columbia. We’re no different, as we’re only just entering out third season. However, we like to think we have a few aces up our sleeve that help set us apart from our competitors..

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One of the Top Tourist Attractions in BC Offers Early-season Zipline Deals for Locals
April 05, 2017

One of the Top Tourist Attractions in BC Offers Early-season Zipline Deals for Locals

If you’re planning an early-season family outing, check out the top tourist attractions in BC, there’s one place that should definitely be on your radar: Kokanee Mountain Zipline..

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What Goes on During the Winter Months for a Zip Line Company?
March 29, 2017

What Goes on During the Winter Months for a Zip Line Company?

As you can probably appreciate, running a zip line company in the West Kootenays is a seasonal affair. We typically get going full steam ahead by the May long weekend and wrap things up once the weather starts to turn. That’s when we begin the process of shutting down for the offseason..

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Kokanee Mountain Stoked for 3rd Season of Ziplining in BC
March 15, 2017

Kokanee Mountain Stoked for 3rd Season of Ziplining in BC

We’re about to embark on our third season of ziplining in BC, and we at Kokanee Mountain can hardly contain ourselves. In that short span, we’ve established our tour company as one of the top things to do in Nelson and we’re inviting you to come and see what the buzz is about..

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What to Expect from Your Ziplining Adventure in the Kootenay Mountains
June 29, 2016

What to Expect from Your Ziplining Adventure in the Kootenay Mountains

As one of the newer things to do in BC, ziplining tends to garner a lot of questions. There is understandably a lot of excitement (and perhaps a little trepidation) about this exhilarating outdoor activity..

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Top 5 Attractions in BC for People Who Have the Need for Speed
June 21, 2016

Top 5 Attractions in BC for People Who Have the Need for Speed

What is it about high-speed activities that excite our senses? Whatever it is, some people just love to go fast. Fortunately, there are plenty of attractions in BC for thrill-seekers who have the need for speed..

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Ziplining: A Safe Way to Excite the Senses
June 15, 2016

Ziplining: A Safe Way to Excite the Senses

From the time we embarked on this project, we’ve placed an emphasis on safety while providing the ultimate thrill ride high above Kokanee Creek canyon. Here are some examples of the things we do to provide you with the widest margin of safety possible...

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Things To Do in BC: How to Spend a Day Out in Nelson
June 06, 2016

Things To Do in BC: How to Spend a Day Out in Nelson

Few cities in British Columbia can boast the charm of a place like Nelson. When you combine its quaint hillside setting above the West Arm of Kootenay Lake with the local attractions and amenities, many tourists who spend time here say visiting Nelson is one of their favourite things to do in BC..

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Tourist Attractions in BC: 5 Best Parks in the Kootenays
June 01, 2016

Tourist Attractions in BC: 5 Best Parks in the Kootenays

The May long weekend has come and gone, which means summer in BC has unofficially started. That means it’s time decide which tourist attractions in BC you’ll visit in the coming months. If you happen to be travelling to the Kootenays, there are a number of parks that should be on your radar..

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Top 4 BC Attractions Near Nelson for People Travelling in Groups
May 26, 2016

Top 4 BC Attractions Near Nelson for People Travelling in Groups

Travel is always enjoyed best when you can share the experience with others. That’s why you see so many people visiting BC attractions in groups. It gives you someone to laugh with and it provides memories you’ll cherish for years to come. There are plenty of attractions in BC that lend themselves well to group participation. The West Kootenays, in particular, have some excellent choices for fun, exciting outings with friends and family..

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