June 15, 2026

The Nelson Salmo Great Northern Trail between the Cottonwood Lake viewing platform and the Ivy Road Trailhead (Cottonwood to Hall Siding section) has reopened following its annual bear closure.

While the trail is now open, this area continues to be an important wildlife corridor, and reopening does not mean that bears or other wildlife are no longer active in the area.

Trail users are reminded to stay alert, make noise while travelling on the trail, keep pets on leash, and be prepared for wildlife encounters. Respect wildlife by giving animals plenty of space and never approaching them.

April 29, 2026

The cable car on the Galena Trail is now open for the summer season. Please remember to respect all posted signage and stay on designated trails to help protect the area and ensure everyone’s safety.

June 17, 2026

Please note that the road and parking lot at Taghum Beach Regional Park will be closed on Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23 while maintenance work is completed.

Crews will be grading, adding gravel, compacting the surface, and applying dust control treatments to improve the road and parking area. During this time, access to the park will be by foot only.

Please use caution around the work area and respect all posted signs and directions from crews on site. Thank you for your patience as we complete this work.

Regional Parks 
Regional District of Central Kootenay
Box 590, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson V1L 5R4
Phone: (250) 352-1574
Email: parks@rdck.bc.ca

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