Cranbrook is the largest town in southeast BC and lies between the Purcell and the Rocky Mountain ranges. A major transportation hub for the Rocky Mountain region, Cranbrook is within easy reach of a variety of scenic delights, including alpine forest and the lush, green valleys of the mountain foothills. A range of wildlife such as elk, wolves, cougar, and the highest density of grizzlies in the Rockies, may be spotted on one of many hikes available here.

The town’s main attraction is the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel , which includes a collection of deluxe “hotels on wheels” dating from between the 1880s and the 1950s that can be used for touring the facilities.