With a population of 8,715, Castlegar is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Castlegar deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Castlegar in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Castlegar, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
When flying to Castlegar, you’ll arrive at Castlegar (YCG), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Castlegar from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 4h 15m.
Another option to get to Castlegar is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 200 miles from Castlegar. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Calgary.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sandman Hotel Castlegar and Chameleon Hotel.