Christina Lake – New Horizon Motel
December 03, 2008
Submitted on December 2nd, 2008 by Brian
I spent several days at Christina Lake while traveling between Vancouver and Calgary over the summer. Known as the Oasis of the Kootenays, Christina Lake is a popular family destination because of its sandy beaches and its warm, clean water. Although I hadn’t made a booking, I was able to get a small suite at the New Horizon Motel for $125 per night. The owners, Dave and Linda, live on-site and allowed me to choose my room. I opted for a room in the rear block so I wouldn’t be too close to the main highway. It was clean, spacious, and filled with an ample supply of soft towels in the bathroom. I was given a complimentary buffet breakfast every morning, the highlight being baskets of delicious, freshly baked cookies and muffins. I was also provided with fresh fruit, toast, and herbal tea.
Christina Lake is known for its recreational activities. I went swimming in the lake and saw other tourists on motorboats and canoes. According to Dave and Linda, you can also fish on the lake from spring to autumn, March and April being the best months for rainbow trout. You can catch Kokanee in May and June, and bass from May to September.
The highlight of my trip – and the reason I decided to stay at Christina Lake – was biking on the Kettle Valley Railbed. One of the featured sections of the Trans-Canada bike trail, the KVR is an abandoned railway bed that winds through southcentral BC between Midway and Hope. There are 600 kilometres of travel routes, all of which feature impressive scenery and spectacular views. The segment of the KVR between Christina Lake and Grand Forks has a renewed surface, making it perfect for casual family cycling or for an easy day ride. The Cascade Gorge section features a gorgeous view of the Falls. There are plenty of singletrack trails, such as the classic Deerpoint Trail in Gladstone Park or the Spooner Creek and Dewdney Trails. For expert riders, there are new trails with built-up sections, steep drops, and challenging balance sections.
Submitted on February 28th, 2009 by Linda
I was here for one night with my family while we were on a long drive to Vancouver. We stayed in a room with two queen-sized beds for $155. Everything was clean, and the room had enough space for my kids. In the morning, we found a nice, homemade breakfast waiting for us outside. The view of Christina Lake was good.
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