INFO TO KNOW
Consult only official sources for the most up-to-date status of travel conditions to the Similkameen Valley.
Visitors are encouraged to download and allow notifications from Alertable: a community notification app with customizable settings to receive the latest local alerts, such as road closures and evacuation information, straight to your mobile device.
Emergency Info for BC is about evacuation alerts and orders.
Province of BC – Current Wildfire Activity
BC Parks Closures and Advisories
BC Parks is working to restore access and open Cathedral Park after the Crater Creek Wildfire, while considering the need to protect ecological and cultural values as well as public safety, opening of the park, or portions thereof, will not likely occur until summer 2024.
Recreation Sites & Trails BC – Alerts, Closures and warnings regarding BC’s rustic campsites and recreation trails.
Review the Know Before You Go Information from Destination BC
Changing Conditions
Travel conditions and regulations can change quickly we encourage you to stay as up-to-date as possible. Inquire about cancellation policies as there is no universal industry standard.
Check the weather from Government of Canada
For recommendations and tips on travelling safety, visit Destination BC Travel info.
Road Conditions – Weather or emergencies can hinder travel to the area. Be sure to check the Government of BC Drive BC website for the latest road conditions, events and web cams.
SIMILKAMEEN VALLEY RESOURCES
Princeton Trail Closures
Contact the Princeton Visitor Centre for the latest information on trail access in the Princeton area. Some sections of the Kettle Valley Railway (KVR) are closed or not accessible due to the flooding events in 2021.
Contact our local visitor centres in Princeton, Hedley, Keremeos and Manning Park.
Our local Visitor Centres will have the latest information on what is open.
Similkameen Valley Social Media Channels
Follow our social media accounts and use #Similkameen when posting photos:
Temporary Business Closures
- Refer to our complete Business Directory where local businesses can be found. If a business is temporarily closed it will be displayed with a temporarily closed banner.
