Itinerary
- Day 1
Spokane to Rossland
You'll start with a shuttle from Spokane to Colville, Washington, then get on your bike and head north through mixed forests. The route takes you toward the Columbia River and then upriver as you cross into Canada. By evening you'll roll into Rossland, a mountain town known for skiing and mountain biking. You're staying at the Prestige Mountain Resort tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Shuttle from Spokane to Colville
- Cycling ride from Colville, Washington to Rossland, British Columbia (52.5 miles with +4,125 ft / -2,327 ft elevation change)
Landmarks Colville Columbia River Rossland 
- Day 2
Rossland to Nelson
Cycle from Rossland along the border toward Nelson, British Columbia. Nelson was once a silver mining hub and now it's got heritage buildings and a storybook feel that draws outdoor-focused people to the area. The surrounding Provincial Parks are a big draw for the active crowd living there. You'll sleep at the Prestige Lakeside Resort right by the waterfront.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling ride from Rossland to Nelson, British Columbia (68 miles with +5,008 ft / -6,613 ft elevation change)
Landmarks Nelson 
- Day 3
Nelson to New Denver
Ride east and northeast from Nelson, following rivers to reach Slocan Lake, a 25-mile-long body of water that drops nearly 1,000 feet deep. Slocan City sits at the lake's foot and has old gold-rush era buildings from when it was a boisterous mining boomtown, though it's quieter now. After lunch, continue pedaling along the lakeshore into the afternoon, finishing in New Denver (named after Denver, Colorado). Stay at the Valhalla Inn or New Denver Lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling ride from Nelson through Slocan City to New Denver (63 miles with +5,012 ft / -4,933 ft elevation change)
Landmarks Slocan Lake Slocan City New Denver - Day 4
New Denver to Kaslo
Follow an old mining route through dense forest over a relatively modest mountain pass at 3,600 feet through the Selkirk Range that divides Slocan Lake from Kootenay Lake, one of British Columbia's largest. You'll pass mountain lakes with snow-capped peaks all around before descending to Kaslo on the lakeshore. This is a shorter riding day, so you'll have the afternoon to relax. Check in at the Kaslo Hotel for a two-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling ride from New Denver through Selkirk Range to Kaslo (29 miles with +2,578 ft / -2,618 ft elevation change)
Landmarks Selkirk Range Kootenay Lake Kaslo 
- Day 5
Kaslo
Today gives you options. If you want a serious bike challenge, a recommended out-and-back ride goes to the end of Kootenay Lake and back, which a local bike shop calls 'the most stunning out and back you will ever ride.' It's flexible since it's out-and-back, so you pick the distance. Not feeling the bike? Kaslo has hiking, golfing, and kayaking. You're covering meals on your own today.
Included Activities
- Optional cycling ride to end of Kootenay Lake (out-and-back, 49.8 miles with +4,703 ft / -4,707 ft elevation change)
Optional Activities
- Hiking near Kaslo
- Golfing near Kaslo
- Kayaking on Kootenay Lake
Landmarks Kootenay Lake - Day 6
Kaslo to Creston
If you're going for the full 360+ miles without the van support, ride 22 optional hilly miles to Balfour early in the morning to catch the mid-morning ferry across Kootenay Lake. The eastern shore has what many say is the most spectacular ride in the region or possibly anywhere in Canada. You'll pedal over 30 miles along the lakeshore taking in the views. Tonight you're in Creston at the Ramada Inn.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing at Balfour
- Cycling along eastern shore of Kootenay Lake (over 30 miles)
Optional Activities
- Cycling from Kaslo to Balfour ferry (22 hilly optional miles with +3,815 ft / -3,651 ft elevation change, total distance if included: up to 71 miles)
Landmarks Balfour Kootenay Lake Creston - Day 7
Creston to Bonners Ferry
Cycle out through farmland and agricultural areas on quiet roads heading generally south. Cross the border into Idaho to complete your route through two states and one province across two countries in seven days. You'll arrive in Bonners Ferry, named after Edwin Bonner who built the original ferry across the Kootenay River for the Canadian gold rush. Stop here for lunch to celebrate the week of cycling, then shuttle back to Spokane (about 2 hours).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cycling ride from Creston through Idaho to Bonners Ferry (26.6 miles with +1,476 ft / -1,625 ft elevation change)
- Lunch in Bonners Ferry
- Shuttle from Bonners Ferry to Spokane (approximately 2 hours)
Landmarks Bonners Ferry Kootenay River
