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About Sparwood, BC

Sparwood sits along Highway 3 in the Elk Valley, a quick 31 km run from Fernie and about an hour from Cranbrook if you're heading in from the Rockies. It's coal country, with mining operations visible on the hillsides, and EV charging is available right in town for those working through the valley. The must-see stop is the Titan, a massive retired mining truck parked downtown, once billed as the largest dump truck in the world.

Where is Sparwood, BC on the map?

Sparwood, BC is in Canada, at 49.733, -114.885 - about 31 km north-east of Fernie, BC.

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What is the closest airport to Sparwood, BC?

The closest airport to Sparwood, BC is Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, 133 km (about 1 h 48 min by car).

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