Tincup Rapids
Tincup Rapids is a rapids in British Columbia, Canada. Tincup Rapids is situated nearby to the village Brilliant, as well as near the hamlet Raspberry.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include West Kootenay Regional Airport and Brilliant Dam.
West Kootenay Regional Airport
Aerodrome
Photo: waferboard, CC BY 2.0.
The West Kootenay Regional Airport is a small regional airport located 2 nautical miles south southeast of Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada. It serves the West Kootenay region, including Castlegar, Nelson and Trail. West Kootenay Regional Airport is situated 2½ km southeast of Tincup Rapids.
Brilliant Dam
Dam
Photo: Brian, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Brilliant Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Kootenay River near Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada. It was built during the Second World War, mostly by Doukhobor men exempt from military service, and its 129 MW twin turbines first came into operation in June, 1944. Brilliant Dam is situated 2½ km east of Tincup Rapids.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Castlegar and Kinnaird.
Castlegar
Photo: Douglas.johnson, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Castlegar is a city of 8,000 people in British Columbia on the southern tip of the Arrow Lakes chain. It sits at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers, and is a perfect base for a wide range of outdoor activities.
Kinnaird
Suburb
Kinnaird is a neighbourhood comprising the southern part of Castlegar, British Columbia. Kinnaird is situated 3½ km south of Tincup Rapids.
Tincup Rapids
- Type: Rapids
- Category: body of water
- Location: British Columbia, Canada, North America
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Latitude
49.31654° or 49° 18′ 60″ northLongitude
-117.65224° or 117° 39′ 8″ westElevation
420 metres (1,378 feet)Open location code
85X4888X+J4GeoNames ID
6166797
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Satellite Map
Discover Tincup Rapids from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Brilliant and Raspberry.
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