Coeur d’Alene located in the North Idaho panhandle, is easy to reach. Missoula, Montana is 180 miles to the east, and Seattle, Washington, is 330 miles to the west. The Canadian border is 90 miles to the north. Off Interstate 90 only 40 miles from the Spokane International Airport
The Spokane International Airport, served by 65 non-stop daily flights from cities including Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Portland, Seattle, Boise, Oakland, Salt Lake City and others. The Coeur d’Alene Airport provides charter and private air service, with the capacity to land 34-seat passenger planes. There are vans, taxis, rental cars and shuttles available from both airports.
Background
In 1878 Fort Sherman was established and the city began to grow. Coeur d’Alene (pronounced core-da-lane), was incorporated in 1887 and continued to flourish. Early French-speaking fur traders named Coeur d’Alene Lake. According to legend, the traders believed the local Indians to be sharp traders and called the lake Coeur d’Alene since their hearts were as sharp as an awl. It’s a town with a rich background in lake steamers, fur trading, logging and mining. Today, Coeur d’Alene, remains the center of business and recreational activity in the Inland Northwest complete with festivals, fairs, concerts, unique bistros, and elegant restaurants, thriving downtown, mall shopping and much more. It’s strong presence is found in state government and its increased economic development over the past several years is remarkable. Coeur d’Alene continues to grow and prosper in the new millennium.
Things to Do In Coeur d’Alene
The City Beach, The Boardwalk, Tubbs Hill,
Elevation
Coeur d’Alene is 2,152 feet above sea level.
The Weather
Average High Temperatures: 86 F in July, 61 F in October, 34 F in January, 59 F in April
Average Annual rainfall: 26 inches
Average Annual snowfalll: 30 to 80 inches
Population
City of Coeur d’Alene – 41,328 (2006 U.S. Census Bureau)
Kootenai County – 137,475 (2008 U.S. Census Bureau)
Time Zone
Pacific
For more information about the Coeur d’Alene area visit www.cdachamber.com