Sister City

Sister City: Cranbrook, British Columbia

In May of 1987, Coeur d'Alene and Cranbrook , British Columbia, Canada, became sister cities. The proclamation was made to promote international relations and goodwill, and to develop stronger ties in commerce, education, culture, industry, and the sciences.

From the Cranbrook website: “Cranbrook is a thriving community with a proud history and an exciting future. Nestled in a broad open valley located between the Rocky Mountains to the east and the older Purcell Mountains to the west, Cranbrook is surrounded by world-class scenery, recreation, and wildlife. Mild winters and warm, sunny summers characterize the beautiful mountain environment.

The 18th largest city in British Columbia, with a population of 20,047 people, Cranbrook is home to the Canadian Rockies International Airport, the East Kootenay Regional Hospital, the College of the Rockies, the 600-seat Key City Theatre, and the Western Financial Place recreational complex, home to the Western Hockey League's Kootenay Ice. The community also features a growing summer farmers' market.

Located on Highway 3, British Columbia’s southern Trans-Canada Highway, and on the Canadian Pacific Railway line, Cranbrook serves as the hub for business and retail shopping for the East Kootenay region, with a total regional population of 56,702.