Entrance, British Columbia: A Small Community Near Sparwood

Entrance is a small unincorporated community in the East Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia, Canada.

Location

• 7 km (4.3 mi) southwest of Sparwood (District Municipality, pop. ~3,800).
• Along Highway 3 (Crowsnest Highway) and the Elk River.
• Coordinates: ~49.72°N, 114.92°W.
• Elevation: ~1,100 m (3,600 ft).

Context

• Named for its position at the "entrance" to the Elk Valley coal-mining district.
• Historically a railway siding (CPR) and mining support settlement.
• Current: Residential, some services for Sparwood commuters; gateway to Elk Lakes Provincial Park and Height of the Rockies Provincial Park.

Not to be confused with Entrance Island (Gulf Islands) or the former Entrance, Alberta (now Hinton).