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Getting Here Creston
Directions, distances, and travel tips
By Air
The closest major airport is Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC), about 90 minutes east. Calgary International Airport (YYC) is 3.5 hours away.
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International (YXC)
By Car
Creston is at the junction of Highways 3 and 21, making it easily accessible from both BC and Alberta.
Nelson
1.5 hrs
105 km
Cranbrook
1.5 hrs
105 km
Calgary
4 hrs
390 km
Vancouver
7 hrs
620 km
Travel Tips
- •Creston Valley is in a rain shadow — milder and sunnier than much of the Kootenays
- •The Crowsnest Pass (Hwy 3) to Alberta is a beautiful drive in any season
- •Watch for wildlife on Highway 3 — deer and bears are common