Who We Are

As a volunteer, charitable, non-profit organization, the Friends of Kootenay National Park Association is dedicated to the protection, appreciation, education and understanding of the cultural and natural history of Kootenay National Park and its surrounding ecosystem, the Columbia River Valley.

The Friends support events and activities throughout the year: Junior Naturalist Program, Wild Voices Speaker Series, Sponsor a Bighorn Program, Knapweed Pull, Head Banger Trail Challenge Fund Raiser, Headbanger Tours ...

Get involved; come out to one of our events!

Donations

By supporting the Friends of Kootenay National Park , you are helping to protect and preserve the natural and cultural heritage of Kootenay National Park for future generations. » Read more...

Become a Member

Members receive a membership card, two annual newsletters, a 10% discount on merchandise, as well as invitations to special events. » Read more...

We are currently hiring for our Nature's Gifts retail store!

We are looking for an energetic and dependable person to assist with sales and customer care at our Nature's Gifts Store located in the Village of Radium.   Please contact us for more information immediately using the CONTACT page above.

In this unique store we encourage our visitors and guests to come in to view an ever expanding array of unique gifts, books, maps and trail guides. When you buy products from the Friends of Kootenay National Park stores, profits are reinvested into the Friends of KNP programs and projects. » Read more...