Grand Forks Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Here is a list of frequently asked questions about Grand Forks and the area. Click on the question to view and hide the answer for any question on this page.
Q. Does the City of Grand Forks have watering restrictions?
A. Yes. Please refer to our Sprinkling Regulations Page in the Water & Sewer sub-section in the Services Section of our website.
A. Please see the Garbage Collection sub-section in the City Services section of our website for all the details you need pertaining to garbage collection, the Grand Forks Landfill and recycling services for Grand Forks.
Q. I am new to the area, how do I apply for electricity, natural gas or a telephone?
A. For utility information please refer to our Utilities Page in the Our Community sub-section in the About Section of our website.
Q. Where can I obtain a fishing or hunting licence?
A. Contact the Government Agent’s office (250) 442-8931 and they will be able to tell you the various outlets that sell these licences.
Q. Where can I get a marriage licence, birth certificate, social insurance number or death certificate?
A. At the Government Agent’s office (250) 442-8931.
A. Contact the Boundary Museum (250) 442-3737 or drop in at 6145 Reservoir Road, Grand Forks, BC.
Website: Boundary Museum
Q. Are there scheduled flights to and from the Grand Forks airport?
A. Not at this time. The closest airports with scheduled flight service are Castlegar, Trail and Kelowna.
Q. How far is it to Kelowna from Grand Forks?
A. 205 km – about 2.5 hours driving time.
Q. How far is it to Vancouver from Grand Forks?
A. 526 km – about 6 hours driving time.
Q. How far is it to Calgary from Grand Forks?
A. 732 km. – about 7 – 8 hours driving time.
Q. Who do I contact to reserve a campsite in City Park?
A. For City Park campground information please refer to our Campground Page in the Services Section of our website. You can also call the Visitor Information Centre at (250) 442-5835.
Q. How would I find accommodations and/or tourist activities in Grand Forks?
A. For accommodations and/or tourist activities information you can check out the Boundary Country website. You can also call the Visitor Information Centre at (250) 442-5835.
Q. Can I access the TransCanada Trail from Grand Forks?
A. Yes you can. Here are some great websites and a Boundary Trails Guide & Map that gives you detailed information about accessing the TransCanada Trail and other hiking and biking trails that are accessible from Grand Forks.
Website: Boundary Country – Parks & Trails Listings
Website: Grand Forks Community Trails
Trails Guide: Boundary Trails Guide & Maps!
Q. Does Grand Forks have a transit bus?
A. There is limited transit service through the Boundary area. For further information contact the Boundary Transit Service at (250) 442-8169.
Website: Boundary Area Transit Information
Q. What are the hours of the Library, the Aquatic Centre, and the Art Gallery?
A. Feel free to visit the websites listed below for each of these facilities.
Website: Grand Forks Public Library
Website: Grand Forks & District Aquatic Centre and Arena Information
Website: Grand Forks Art Gallery
Q. Where are the City boundaries?
A. Roughly, the City of Grand Forks is bounded on the west by the North Fork Road and on the north along the base of Observation Mountain across the river to Granby Road. City limits extend to just beyond the landfill on Granby Road.
The easterly boundary extends to the entrance to the Riviera RV Park on Highway #3 and the southerly boundary is south of the airport. For more precise details, see the City of Grand Forks Zoning Map or stop in to City Hall at 420 Market Avenue to view the Zoning Map.
Map: Zoning Map
Q. Are there border crossings to the U.S. near Grand Forks?
A. Yes there are two crossings – one just south of Grand Forks called the Danville crossing (for hours of operation and other details call (250) 442-5551) and the other just south of Christina Lake called the Cascade crossing (for hours of operation and other details call (250) 447-9418).
Q. Where can I buy a dog licence?
A. At the Regional District Office at 2140 Central Avenue, telephone (250) 442-2708 or the SPCA at 8120 Donaldson Drive, telephone (250) 442-5858.
Q. How do I apply for a building permit?
A. Contact the Regional District Office at 2140 Central Avenue. Telephone (250) 442-2708.
Website: RDKB Building Permits
Q. Who can I contact regarding the Gables affordable housing complex?
A. The phone number for the coordinator is (250) 442-0013.
A. Contact the City Planning Department for zoning requirements.
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