Set in a beautiful extensive valley near the Christina Range of the Monashee Mountains at the confluence of the Granby River and Kettle River, Grand Forks residents enjoy a semi-arid climate with fairly low precipitation, mild winters and hot summers. Incorporated April 15, 1897 its current population is 3,985 (though the total population of the Boundary Country (including Grand Forks, Greenwood and Midway and Regional District Kootenay Boundary Areas C, D and E) totals 11,915). Major industries include logging, agriculture, rock wool manufacturing and metal fabrication and tourism. Recreational activities include a glimpse into mining and railway history, biking, canoeing, fishing, hiking and camping or visiting the many farms and orchards.
Set in a beautiful valley near the Christina Range of the Monashee Mountains at the confluence of the Granby and Kettle rivers, the City of Grand Forks is the hub of the Boundary Region. Located between the Okanagan Valley and the Kootenays, residents enjoy a semi-arid climate with low precipitation, mild winters, and hot summers. The community has been home to a large Doukhobor population since the early 1900s and continues to celebrate and embrace this rich culture.
