This B.C. mountain town is in the heart of the Kootenays and it has its own time zone

Creston Valley might be worlds closer to Calgary than it is to Vancouver, but the small mountain town is well worth the trek across B.C. There are mountains galore, meandering rivers, and a bustling farmers’ market scene during the warmer months. Creston also has its own time zone, which means

With a population of just over 5,500 residents, the quaint town is surrounded by scenic hiking trails, local farms and fruit stands, wineries, microbreweries, and a handful of museums and galleries, so no matter what your favourite road trip activity is, you’ll have plenty to choose from here.

Permanent daylight saving time

Like their eastern neighbours in Alberta, Creston is on Mountain Time, but the town has opted out of observing daylight saving time. This means that Creston keeps a consistent time throughout the year, syncing with the Pacific Time Zone during the summer and staying aligned with Mountain Time in the fall.

Creston Valley 

How to get there: Drive eight hours and 20 minutes from Vancouver to Creston via Crowsnest Highway/BC-3 E.

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