Regional District of Kootenay-Boundary Regional District


The Regional District of Kootenay-Boundary (RDKB) is a regional district in the province of British Columbia, Canada. It was incorporated in 1966 and consists of eight incorporated municipalities and five unincorporated electoral areas. The RDKB's offices are in the City of Trail, with secondary offices in the City of Grand Forks. Other major population centres include the cities of Rossland and Greenwood, and the villages of Fruitvale, Warfield, and Montrose. The RDKB has a rich history that dates back to the fur trade era. The first European explorers to arrive in the region were the members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805. The gold rush of the 1860s brought a wave of new settlers to the region, and many of the towns and villages in the RDKB were founded during this time. The RDKB is home to a diverse range of natural features, including mountains, forests, lakes, and rivers. The region is also home to a number of important historical sites, including the former mining town of Sandon, which was once known as the 'Silver City of the North.'

Mapped Location

Regional District of Kootenay-Boundary: The mapped location is an approximation and should not be used for navigation or wayfinding.

 

Information

General information on Regional District of Kootenay-Boundary

  • Feature Type: Regional District
  • Regional District Administrative Centre: City of Trail
  • Established: Tuesday, February 22, 1966

 

Official, historical, colloquial and alternative toponyms for Regional District of Kootenay-Boundary

A brief list of names that this geographic feature has been named

Name Description
Regional District of Kootenay-Boundary Official

 

Last updated: 2023-08-03