Enjoy the beaches

James Chabot Provincial Park

A 7 min drive to this well kept beach with seasonal washrooms, a playground, marsh boardwalk, swimming, and picnic area set up. Lots of parking.

Kinsmen Beach

James Chabot Provincial Park

A 12 min drive to this beautiful outdoor public space. Busy in the summer this beach features a seasonal splash pad, playground, concession, washrooms, picnic tables and nearby pub. There is a pond walk and train beside as well.

Windermere Beach

James Chabot Provincial Park

Windermere Beach

A 6 min drive to a quieter beach with seasonal washrooms, playground, dog area off to this side, picnic tables, and public swimming area.

summer water rentals

Explore the Wetlands SUP Canoe Kayak Hydrobike

Explore the wetlands at your own pace in your choice of rental. Rent for 1/ 2/ 4 hours or full day. Departs from Invermere launch near wetlands. Also offering beach rentals at Kinsmen.

Float the River

Explore the Wetlands SUP Canoe Kayak Hydrobike

Tube rentals to float the scenic riverside golf course through Fairmont hot springs, contact in advance. Or bring your own tube or kayak and float from Invermere to Radium for a truly serene day (17km, 4 hours to complete).

Boat/ Sea Doo Rentals

Explore the Wetlands SUP Canoe Kayak Hydrobike

Boat/ Sea Doo Rentals

Rent a boat or sea doo from Lake Life Boat Rentals, or Pete's Marina. Choose your watercraft for fishing, cruising, or watersports and your length of time. No boating license required.

hot springs

Radium Hot Springs

Fairmont Hot Springs

Relax in odorless natural hot springs beneath the vibrant rock cliffs of Sinclair Canyon. Family friendly, with an expansive hot pool, or swim in the cold pool with a slide.

Fairmont Hot Springs

Immerse yourself in legendary natural hot springs with views of the Rocky Mountains. Family friendly with hot pools, cold pool, and picnic area.

Lussier Hot Springs

Fairmont Hot Springs

Lussier Hot Springs

A 56 min drive away on narrow active logging road. If you're up for the drive it is a beautiful, natural, free, hot spring with a variety of heat pools. The river is beside the pools for an exhilarating quick dip.

ski/ snowboarding adventures

Panorama Mountain Resort

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

A magical mountain resort where wild meets warmth and welcome. An alpine village tucked deep into Canada's oldest mountains. Bars & restaurants, monster & snowcat rides, and tons of activities including ski & ride, fat bikes, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and more.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

40 runs from green to black, an excellent family ski experienced. Nearly non existent lift lines, un crowded trails, and perfect corduroy with panoramic views of the stunning Purcell and Rocky Mountains. Kids terrain park and family dining in the chalet.

RK. HELISKI

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

RK. HELISKI

For over 50 years, we have been sharing our passion for deep powder Canadian heliskiing and snowboarding. The legendary jumbo valley and other's are comprised of perfect gladed tree runs. The Purcell mountains offer open bowls and glaciated runs.

lake windermere whiteway

Skating the lake

Cross country skiing

Named the world's longest skating trail, this is a great winter activity for the whole family. Access by Kinsmen Beach or Windermere Beach. Well maintained, with only a $5 donation fee per use. Skate rental available at Inside Edge Boutique in town and others nearby..

Cross country skiing

An extension of the Whiteway exists at nearby Lake Lillian dedicated to cross country ski. A 3km trail skirts around the lake's edge that only takes about 1 hour to complete in a beautiful sunny location. Ski rentals available at Syndicate Board Shop and others nearby.

Fat bikes

Cross country skiing

Fat bikes

Get further along the trails with an electric fat bike with about 90 kms on a single charge you can explore all day. Rentals available at Columbia cycle and ski and others nearby.

visit the town

Go Shopping

Go Thrifting/ Antiquing

Farmers Markets

With many charming shops you can easily spend a while day shopping in the towns center. Filled with cafes, restaurants, and so many stores you'll love. From exquisite boutiques with rare finds to your favorite small town stores like Red Apple and Fields. Check the calendar for local events.

Farmers Markets

Go Thrifting/ Antiquing

Farmers Markets

DOWNTOWN: Saturdays 9am - 1pm from June 14th yo September 13th. Taste and check out all our local goods. May Long Market - May 19th from 9am to 1pm. Fall Fest Market - September 27th from 10am to 3pm.

AGRIPARK: May 20th to September 18th on Wednesdays from 3pm - 6:30pm located opposite the Copper Point Resort with lots of local farmers good and treats.

HOPKINS HARVEST is open year round.

Go Thrifting/ Antiquing

Find treasures at our local thrift and antique stores.

INVERMERE: Treasures in the wind, High Country Antiques, Bird's Eye Boutique, Roi's Resale, The Book Cellar, Invermere Thrift Store, Re-Fresh Family Consignment

RADIUM:

Hobbit House Collectibles, Blessings Thrift Store

CANAL FLATS:

Pretty Old Things

arts & culture

The Artym Gallery

Pynelogs Art Gallery & Cultural Cener

In business over 13 years and seen as the premiere art gallery in Invermere with many past awards. A knowledgeable team will show you sculptures, paintings and jewelry by 65 Canadian artists in a rotating display.

Pynelogs Art Gallery & Cultural Cener

The cultural hub for the Columbia Valley featuring art shows, concerts, workshops, indie film-series, outdoor music festivals, and more things artsy! Over a century old this quaint building has a lot of history with Cafe Allium inside serving hearty and healthy eats.

Windermere Valley Museum

Open Thursday to Monday seasonally. Offering a self-guided tour with admission by donation only. Washrooms, picnic tables and a scenic view of the floral gardens makes this a great spot o check out and have an outdoor bite.

Get creative

Windermere Valley Museum

Spend quality time creating and take home a memory. Book an art class for the kids or family at Black Star Studios or drop into Carm Haven Studios pottery painting for some creative fun.

Family friendly

Go Bowling

Visit A Farm

Visit the Valley Alley for 6 lanes of fun. An ice cream counter, snacks & Drinks, and a licensed bar area open Thursday through Monday.

Visit A Farm

Serenity Farm offers tours, u-pick and animal feeding open seasonally. There are lots of other small family farms that sell their goods and allow a quick pop in. Winderberry has the best garlic dip. Old Blue Truck sells delicious garlic and veggies. Weaver's Bee Co has raw BC honey. Visit Saunder's for incredible jams & jellies.

Ziplines

Visit A Farm

Funtasia - Fairmont Fun Park

VALLEY ZIPLINE ADVENTURES: Features zipline tours, rock climbing, big horn bounce, aerial park and a jump tower.

MINERAL MOUNTAIN ZIPLINES:

Radium professional tours in amazing mountain and forest views. Cruise 1,500 ft on the longest lines.

Funtasia - Fairmont Fun Park

A cast of animals welcomes you to a great time. Enjoy mini golf, spin'n'bump cars, parks and gardens. Open daily 10-6 in summer and Thursday to Sunday 11-5 in Spring/ Fall.

Ozzie's Amusements

Funtasia - Fairmont Fun Park

Ozzie's Amusements

An 18 hole mini golf course among mature trees and waterways. Go kart track for the big kids and snacks available on site.

Panorama Adventures

Funtasia - Fairmont Fun Park

Ozzie's Amusements

Aerial ropes tower, a wild rider mountain coaster, euro bungy, paradice mining co, sightseeing charlift rides, a climbing wall, mini golf, bike skills area and lots of trails to hike.