East Kootenays

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The East Kootenay Region extends from Creston east to the Elk Valley and north to Field, and is situated between three mountain passes. The region borders the U.S. to the south and Alberta to the east.

Mining and forestry are the key industries and the entire region relies on tourism and recreation activities.

The region includes 10 small to mid-size incorporated communities with a population of approximately 60,000 living in aboriginal and non-aboriginal communities. Cranbrook is the largest community in the East Kootenay and is the service centre for the area.