EXPE RIEN C E
Bonners
Ferry The City of Bonners
B Ferry is nestled in
the heart of the
he Crown Jewel of the Gem
State. Being theth northern most county,
bounded by Was ashington on the West, Mon-
tana on the East and Canada on the North,
Boundary County is unique in more than
one way. With a variety of recreational op-
portunities, there is more than one reason
for visiting Bonners Ferry.
For the outdoor enthusiast there are
mountains, valleys and waterways to ex-
plore. The Kootenai River runs through
the heart of the county providing fishing
and boating opportunities. The Kootenai
River is home to the world’s best Sturgeon
Recovery program, administered by the
Kootenai Tribe of Idaho. It is not uncom-
mon to see canoes, kayaks or other boats
traversing the 66 miles of the Kootenai
River. The Moyie River flows into the Koo-
tenai expanding the rafting and fishing ad-
ventures.
NORTH IDAHO’S
INTERNATIONAL
GATEWAY
Background Photo: View Towards Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge
Photographs courtesy of Bonners Ferry Chamber, Brent Clark and www.themckennaagency.com
here are over 400,000 acres located
within the Bonners Ferry Ranger Dis-
trict. With multiple campgrounds avail-
able and over 300 miles of trails open to
foot, stock, bicycle and some motorized
traffic, including snowmobiling, the op-
tions are unlimited. There are over 1000
miles of roads to explore. High country
lakes, spectacular peaks, waterfalls are
abundant in the surrounding mountain
ranges.
Boundary County is home to the Kootenai
National Wildlife Refuge, located 20 miles
from the Canadian border. The refuge,
near Bonners Ferry is bounded by Deep
Creek and the Kootenai River on the east
side and the Selkirk Mountains on the
west side. Established in 1964, the 2,774
acre refuge was purchased with funds
generated from the sale of Duck Stamps.
There are over 300 different species of
wildlife that call the refuge home provid-
ing plenty of animal life to feast your eyes
upon.
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 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
APRIL • Lion’s Easter Egg Hunt
• Junior Miss
• Farmers Market Opening
MAY • Mud Bog
• Memorial Day Parade
JUNE • 19th-21st - Kootenai Encmapment
• 20th & 21st Take It or Leave It Free
Swamp Meet: Boundary County Landfill
• 27th & 28th - Bonners Ferry
Rodeo
JULY • 4th - Fourth of July Parade
• 4th - Evening - 4th of July Fireworks
• 11th & 12th - Crazy Days
AUGUST • 2nd & 3rd - Bonners Ferry Swish
• 12th - 17th - Boundary County Fair
SEPTEMBER • 13th - Rotary 6th Annual Kootenai
River Ride
NOVEMBER • Christmas Lighting Downtown
• Christmas Craft Fair, Fair Grounds
DECEMBER • Festival of Trees
Downtown Bonners Ferry
Background Photo Downtown Bonners Ferry
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T he Kootenai Tribe’s dedication to pre-
serving their language, religion and natural
resources continues to enhance the beauty of
Boundary County.
In 2003, Bonners Ferry was voted Idaho’s
Most Friendly Town and continues to invite
friends new and old to come and visit. With
a population of just over 2,500 residents, that
small town delightful feeling prevails. Walk-
ing throug
through downtown reveals a variety of
View of Kootenia River at Bonners Ferry
stores and business that welcome visitors
an residents
and reside alike.
The Koo
ootenai Tribe of Idaho calls Bound-
A joint venture
vent by the City of Bonners Ferry
ary Countyty home. Their rich history as the
an the De
and Department of Transportation has
original inh
nhabitants of this county continues
prov
pr ovided a beautiful visitor center with rest-
provided
to shape the
he destiny of its natural resources.
room
ro oms. The
rooms. Th Visitor center, staffed by local
In 1991, the
he tribe built the Kootenai Tribal
volunteers is a wonderful resource to find out
vo
volunteers,
Sturgeon Hatchery
H to help ensure the sur-
wh event
what events are happening locally.
vival of the
he White Sturgeon. This program
is one of the
th most successful in the world.
The hatchehery is open for tours daily, times
are season
onal in nature, be sure to check with
them when n you are in the area.
In 1986, the tribe built the Kootenai River
Inn, located
ed on the shores of the Kootenai
River and d in 1993 added a Casino to the
complex. The addition of this enterprise
greatly im
improved their economic situation
andd th
the trib
tribe has contributed generously to
local schools and endeavors.
For more information contact the Bonners Rafting on the Moyie River near Bonners Ferry
Ferry Chamber of Commerce:
E-mail: info@ bonnersferrychamber.com or
visit www.bonnersferrychamber.org