Dear Physician Colleague,
Thank you very much for taking the time to visit KBDoctors.ca.
This page gives you an overview of our region, and a view into the communities that make up this beautiful part of BC. For those wanting to visit, locum or check out our permanent opportunities, our team would be happy to talk through any questions you have, and give you a tour of the region. And depending on the time of year you want to visit, we have our “Bike Free & Ski Free in KB” campaigns to make it easy to get a taste of the sweet life the West Kootenays has to offer!
Finally, I’d also like to invite you to connect with me personally if you have questions about our communities or practicing medicine in Kootenay Boundary: [email protected]. I hope to see you in Kootenay Boundary soon!
All the best,
Dr. Kathryn Hale
KBPA President
Thank you very much for taking the time to visit KBDoctors.ca.
This page gives you an overview of our region, and a view into the communities that make up this beautiful part of BC. For those wanting to visit, locum or check out our permanent opportunities, our team would be happy to talk through any questions you have, and give you a tour of the region. And depending on the time of year you want to visit, we have our “Bike Free & Ski Free in KB” campaigns to make it easy to get a taste of the sweet life the West Kootenays has to offer!
Finally, I’d also like to invite you to connect with me personally if you have questions about our communities or practicing medicine in Kootenay Boundary: [email protected]. I hope to see you in Kootenay Boundary soon!
All the best,
Dr. Kathryn Hale
KBPA President
Why West Kootenays?Come and enjoy an amazing outdoor lifestyle, in a great community, with fantastic colleagues, working a full scope of practice.
We guarantee you'll find the sweet life in West Kootenay. We, the medical staff of the Kootenay Boundary, would like to welcome you to the region we call home. Come on in. Have a look around. Get to know our communities, our practices, our lifestyle. |
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Our region, the West Kootenay, is in the south-eastern part of British Columbia, along the US border with Washington and Idaho.
Off the beaten track, you might say. Which is just how we like it. When you come to West Kootenay you can expect to leave some things behind. Crowds, for one. Even on a bluebird powder day at RED Mountain, or Whitewater Resort, we don’t wait in line much. And we can always find a parking spot.
Here there's space for you. (And we really mean that, population density in the West Kootenays is 3 people per square kilometer.) We don’t do long commutes. We don’t wait in traffic. We know our neighbours. And housing is still relatively affordable here compared to many parts of the province.
But don’t worry. There’s plenty you won’t have to leave behind. All the amenities you need (including lightning fast internet) and the good food and great coffee you want. Tucked away restaurants, charming shops, locally-owned grocery stores stocked with wholesome foods. Quality schools with options for private, alternative, French, Waldorf or home-schooling. Sports and activities for the kids. Burgeoning economies with career opportunities for your spouse.
It’s true we’re a long way from major city centers – 300km from Spokane, 600 from Vancouver or Calgary. We’ve come to see that distance as an advantage. We like to think we’re just far enough away. (And with multiple daily flights to Vancouver and Calgary, we know we can get back whenever we want.)
First Nations people from the Ktunaxa, Secwepemc, Sinixt and Syilx Nations have lived in, traveled through, and utilized the land known as Kootenay Boundary for millennia. Each valley and community is shaped by history, people and landscape; by lakes, rivers and creeks; by ranch land, farmland or orchards.
Whether you prefer your mountain terrain to be measured by vertical drop and number of black diamond descents, whether on skis, board, or bike, there’s more than enough choice for you here. Find a community that’s just right for you. The perfect reflection of how you think life should be.
But how will you decide?
Off the beaten track, you might say. Which is just how we like it. When you come to West Kootenay you can expect to leave some things behind. Crowds, for one. Even on a bluebird powder day at RED Mountain, or Whitewater Resort, we don’t wait in line much. And we can always find a parking spot.
Here there's space for you. (And we really mean that, population density in the West Kootenays is 3 people per square kilometer.) We don’t do long commutes. We don’t wait in traffic. We know our neighbours. And housing is still relatively affordable here compared to many parts of the province.
But don’t worry. There’s plenty you won’t have to leave behind. All the amenities you need (including lightning fast internet) and the good food and great coffee you want. Tucked away restaurants, charming shops, locally-owned grocery stores stocked with wholesome foods. Quality schools with options for private, alternative, French, Waldorf or home-schooling. Sports and activities for the kids. Burgeoning economies with career opportunities for your spouse.
It’s true we’re a long way from major city centers – 300km from Spokane, 600 from Vancouver or Calgary. We’ve come to see that distance as an advantage. We like to think we’re just far enough away. (And with multiple daily flights to Vancouver and Calgary, we know we can get back whenever we want.)
First Nations people from the Ktunaxa, Secwepemc, Sinixt and Syilx Nations have lived in, traveled through, and utilized the land known as Kootenay Boundary for millennia. Each valley and community is shaped by history, people and landscape; by lakes, rivers and creeks; by ranch land, farmland or orchards.
Whether you prefer your mountain terrain to be measured by vertical drop and number of black diamond descents, whether on skis, board, or bike, there’s more than enough choice for you here. Find a community that’s just right for you. The perfect reflection of how you think life should be.
But how will you decide?
