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Delve into Kinnaird in Canada
Kinnaird in the region of British Columbia is a city in Canada - some 1,956 mi or ( 3148 km ) West of Ottawa , the country's capital .
Current time in Kinnaird is now 12:30 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/Vancouver " with a UTC offset of -7 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Lewiston, Sandpoint, Kalispell, Missoula, and Colville. While being here, make sure to check out Lewiston . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Kinnaird ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Canadian Beauty
Cross Canada scenes with wildlife, lakes and mountains ..
Captain Kootenays - SelAir Beech 95 Landing in Castlegar, BC
Beech 95 Travel Air crossing midfield and joning right downwind to land RWY 15 CYCG during multi-engine training, Sept/10. Enjoy the sounds as gear and flaps are extended. ..
Film Gang in Castlegar
March 2009: A spring break film workshop project inspired, directed, filmed and produced by youth residing in the small West Kootenay city of Castlegar, BC. Conceived and hosted by Selkirk College Hum ..
Castlegar, BC
This video was developed as part of the YVR Welcoming the World Community Showcase that welcomed airport visitors to Vancouver during the 2010 Olympics. We had a lot of fun shooting this "non-traditio ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Kinnaird, British Columbia
Kinnaird (Scottish Gaelic: An Ceann Àrd, "high headland") is a neighbourhood in Castlegar, British Columbia. It consists of the southern half of the city. It was incorporated as a village on August 6, 1948. It later amalgamated with the Town of Castlegar January 1, 1974 to form the City of Castlegar. It is the location of Kinnaird Elementary School, the community complex, and Kinnaird Park.
Located at 49.28 -117.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Ootischenia, British Columbia
Ootischenia is a designated place near Castlegar, British Columbia. In 2006, it had a population of 856. Founded as one of several Doukhobour colonies in the area, it is also the location of Castlegar's two golf courses. The song "Ootischenia" by the Be Good Tanyas on their album Hello Love is about singer Frazey Ford's childhood home in Ootischenia.
Located at 49.28 -117.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Brilliant, British Columbia
Brilliant is a settlement in British Columbia.
Located at 49.32 -117.64 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Castlegar, British Columbia
Castlegar is the second largest city in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. It is located within the Selkirk Mountains at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers. It is a regional trade and transportation centre, with a local economy fueled by forestry, mining and tourism. It is home to Selkirk College, a regional airport, a pulp mill, and several sawmills.
Located at 49.33 -117.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Brilliant Dam
Brilliant Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Kootenay River near Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada. It was built during the Second World War, mostly by Doukhobour men exempt from military service, and its twin turbines first came into operation in June, 1944. Brilliant Dam is 42.6 metres high, with a head of 28 metres, and eight sluice gates. In 2000 work began to upgrade the facility. Upon completion it's four turbines generate 145 MW of electricity.
Located at 49.32 -117.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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