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VALEMOUNT: a year-round destination in the heart of the mountains photos courtesy TOURISM VALEMOUNT
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ust over an hour west of Jasper is the village of Valemount, perhaps best known as a snowmobiler’s paradise. The village is home to just over 1,000 residents and sits off the Yellowhead Highway 5 and at the foot of Canoe Mountain. And speaking of mountains, life in Valemount revolves around the three surrounding mountain rages: Cariboo, Monashee and Rocky. It is a place of glacial drifts and volcanic rock, and is home to Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
Valemount is indeed a destination for snowmobilers and recreation enthusiasts. In the cool, dry winters you can find incredible snowmobile trails and go heli-skiing and Cat-skiing, cross-country skiing, skating, dogsledding and more. During the warm summer months you can head out of the McLennan and Fraser Rivers to enjoy all the water has to offer. The Chinook salmon run is a natural phenomenon that culminates in the area, and viewing points for spawning include George Hicks Regional Park and Rearguard Falls Provincial Park (env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/rearguard). A number of lakes in the area offer opportunities for boating, fishing, canoeing and swimming, and the mountains have perfect spots for hiking, mountain biking, geocaching, birding and photography. Spend relaxing days at a campsite, horseback riding or golfing.
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R E S TA U R A N T • O U T D O O R P O O L • G I F T S H O P Valid May 11-31, 2013 starting at $109. $ 159 from June 1 - Sept 30, 2013 . Based on a Settler’s Cabin, double occupancy. Other cabin types and prices are available. Cannot be combined with any other discount offer. Price does not include taxes. Additional costs for extra persons. Limited availability. This package is available beginning May 11, pending the projected opening day of Miette Hot Springs. Some restrictions apply.
The village plans year-round activities, such as snowmobile poker runs and drag races, a winter festival, a rodeo, mud racing and fishing derbies. A list of events is available at visitvalemount.ca/events. After an exhilarating day outdoors, replenish yourself with food from a variety of locally owned cafés, grills, pubs and restaurants and enjoy a good night’s sleep at a hotel, bed and breakfast, cabin or campsite. The village has grown from when it was settled in the early 1900s and through its years as a rail and forestry centre. Now, as a popular tourism destination, it boasts more than 500 hotel rooms and year-round visitors who enjoy the fresh air, friendly locals and numerous activities. For further information on Valemount, check out visitvalemount.ca and visit the community page at valemount.org.