Cranbrook, located in the southeast corner of British Columbia, is the regional center of the Kootenays. Nestling on sloping plains, Cranbrook faces the Purcell Mountains to the west, and the Rockies to the north and east. With mild winters and more sunshine hours than any other B.C. city, Cranbrook has become a favoured spot to work, play, retire, or raise a family.

During the winter, Canada's finest ski resorts come alive at Kimberley, Banff, Panorama, Fernie and Lake Louise, only a short drive from Cranbrook. Cranbrook's beautiful natural setting, well developed tourist facilities and access to major tourist attractions including many golf courses and Fort Steele Heritage Town are the key ingredients for the local trade and convention industry.