Interpretive program
Kootenay National Park
Explore. Learn. Connect. Parks Canada Interpreters are here to share fun and educational experiences with visitors in the park. Join us for an evening program or outdoor activity during your visit! Programs are available to everyone, and you don't need to be staying in a campground to join in the fun.
Evening Programs
Starting June 26!
Redstreak Campground – Located on Redstreak Road, 2.5 km from the Village of Radium Hot Springs.
Select days, 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Please visit the campground kiosk or Visitor Centre for the detailed theatre program schedule. Programs only offered in English, but all are welcome. You do not need to be staying in the campground to attend.
2025 Programs:
Badgers, Bighorns, and Bears, Oh My!
Join us in Kootenay National Park to explore the incredible wildlife that call this place home. Discover how we can coexist safely with these remarkable creatures keeping both us and them safe!
Burgemon: Gotta Find ‘em All!
Welcome to the world of Burgémon! 505 million years ago, the Cambrian world was inhabited by creatures that have been fossilized in Kootenay National Park’s Burgess Shale. Can you find ‘em all?
Taylor Swift: The Airs Tour
Join Taylor – a Black Swift – as she searches for the perfect venue for the next stop of the Airs Tour, right here in Kootenay National Park. Taylor knows all too well the threats she will face as a species at risk. With the help of fans and visitors, can Taylor shake it off and change the fate of the Black Swift?
Activities with Interpreters
Activity stations and roving interpreters
This summer, look for our interpreters all over the park. Some will be holding activity tables in fixed locations, while others will be presenting travelling exhibits at various points along trails and in campsites. Activities, animal skins, fossils and much more to discover!
Guided audio tour
Enjoy the Kootenay guided audio tour as you travel one of B.C.'s most scenic highways, stretching 94 km through the heart of Kootenay National Park.
Hear behind-the-scenes stories from Parks Canada staff and get insider tips on where to stop.
Explore the app to find:
- GPS-triggered guided audio tours
- Location-specific photos and information about each site and its history
- Quiz questions to challenge your knowledge and observation skills
- Insider information from experienced interpreters and Parks Canada staff
The Kootenay guided audio tour will make your visit even more memorable, informative, and fun!
Remember to download the app before you arrive. There is no cellular or Wi-Fi service in Kootenay National Park.
Download the Parks Canada app from the App Store or Google Play.