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IN THE SPIRIT — Stephanie Waswick enjoys a sunny afternoon on the Spirit Trail, the incredibly scenic hiking/biking trail that begins in Fairmont Hot Springs and winds along the eastern shore of Columbia Lake. See page 4 for details on mountain biking in the Columbia Valley.

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Submitted by Fairmont Hot Springs Resort From rejuvenating hot springs overlooking the Standford range of the Rocky Mountains to guided kayak tours on the headwaters of the Columbia River, the expansive 2400 acres of Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers an adventure for the whole family.

Exploring the area near Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now more enjoyable than ever with the help of BC Rockies Adventures and their range of programs and activities for all ages and ability levels. The excursions are led and developed by two naturalists, Jocelyn MacGregor and Kristen Idiens, with more than a combined 10 years’ experience leading wilderness adventures. The goal of these programs is to bring travellers and the local community together in a way that will promote the preservation of natural areas by providing education on safe and responsible adventure.

The Rocky Mountain framed backyard of Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is the perfect introduction grounds to kid’s adventure and outdoor skills. BC Rockies Adventures offers themed day camps, three day youth golf and adventure camps and an all new action packed three day camp with an overnight excursion. “All programs, designed for kids as young as four years old to youth up to age 12, are about re-connecting kids to the outdoors in a fun, safe and hands-on environment,” said Jocelyn MacGregor, Resort Naturalist. “The brand new Outdoor Skills Camp is the perfect opportunity to introduce youth to camping while having fun outdoors with their friends. They’ll be sure to want to go camping with you every weekend after the camp!” Programs are offered through July and August by pre-registering online or by calling 250-345-6049.

While the kid’s camps are a popular attraction for locals, the Resort offers endless opportunities for the whole family. Enjoy 45 holes of golf spread over Riverside, Mountainside and Creekside courses, a kayak tour down the winding Columbia River, a full service spa, dining options for every taste and great shopping at Brewer’s Market, Poolside Shop and the Golf Shops.

There are plenty of options to burn off the kids’ energy including bouncy castles, mini-golf and a free nature discovery park near the entrance to the Resort Lodge.

Don’t forget to top it all off with a dip in Canada’s largest natural hot springs, where you can soak up the healthy minerals and soothe the day’s tired muscles.

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Submitted by Parks Canada Known largely for its roadside attractions, diverse landscapes and highway history, Kootenay National Park is a land of contrasts waiting to be discovered. In the north end of the park, glacier clad peaks line the continental divide and snow lingers well after the Victoria Day long weekend. Kootenay’s contrasting grasslands in the south welcome warm weather and spring hiking earlier than anywhere else in the Rockies.

Dog Lake Beginning from the McLeod Meadows Day Use Area, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife tracks as you walk along this 5.2 km (return, 40 m elevation gain) trail to a peaceful lake. Surrounded by forest, the shoreline of this shallow lake provides views of Mounts Daer and Harkin – two prominent peaks in the Mitchell Range.

Juniper/Sinclair trail Warm up your hiking legs on the popular 6.2 km (return, elevation gain/loss 260m) Juniper/Sinclair trail.

From the Radium Hot Springs pools follow the sidewalk towards the west gate. Stroll through Kootenay’s spectacular rock gateway before following the winding trail deep into Sinclair Canyon. At the bottom of the Canyon, feel Sinclair Creek’s cool breeze on your face and admire the lush Western Red Cedars. The trail then climbs to a series of overviews where you can look down on Highway 93 or across at the Bugaboo Mountains. Finish your hike with a relaxing dip in the hot springs.

Redstreak Restoration Loop Stroll along a 1 km loop (5m elevation gain) through the recently opened meadows surrounding the Redstreak Campground. Learn about the role prescribed fire played in restoring this area for big horn sheep to graze. Keep your eyes open – if you are lucky you may just see some sheep grazing.

Picnicking Bask in the spring sunshine with family and a picnic lunch at Kootenay River or Olive Lake Day Use Areas. Sit alongside the rambunctious Kootenay River and watch the sun glitter off snow capped mountains or enjoy an easy stroll beside Olive Lake and a picnic in an old campground.

Biking Kootenay has four biking trails located midway through the park. These trails can be accessed from the Kootenay Crossing Warden Station, Crook’s Meadows group camping and McLeod Meadows Day Use Area.

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The valley is a mountain biking mecca

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Mountain biking is one of the most popular summer pastimes in the Columbia Valley. The valley is certainly one of the best places in B.C. for both cross country and downhill mountain biking.

“We’re definitely one of the unfound gems in the mountain bike world,” said Bicycle Works store owner Byron Grey.

This summer cyclists both local and from outside the valley can find their way onto trails more easily thanks to the new Trails of the Columbia Valley map.

The map, the first of its kind, is produced by the Columbia Valley Cycling Society and is available free in local bike shops and tourism centres. The comprehensive map features all authorized riding areas in the valley from Fairmont Hot Springs to Nipika Mountain Resort, Radium Hot Springs to Panorama Mountain Resort.

“It lets visitors have easy access to all the trails we have around the valley and to some of the popular backcountry routes,” said Mr. Grey.

Cross country riders will get all the fun they want and more on the speedy, flowing trails in the Toby Benches area. Along the Johnson and Kloosifier, both maintained by the Columbia Valley Cycling Society, are world-class singletrack with plenty of natural technical features and jaw-dropping views of Toby Creek Canyon — beware of considerable exposure on some parts of these

trails.

Nearby Nipika mountain resort (on Settler’s Road, just south of Kootenay National Park) offers more than 50 kilometers of gnarly cross country singletrack and an additional 50 kilometers of wide-open cross country ski trails that can be biked in the summer.

Downhill mountain bikers will love the seven steep, rocky all-mountain trails in the Mt. Swansea area, which is also managed by the Columbia Valley Cycling Society. Panorama Mountain Resort has a great network of lift access downhill bike trails for those who want gravity-fueled fun without the lungbusting uphill work.

In Radium aspiring tricksters can test their mettle in the small bumps and jumps of the Pump ‘n Jump park. Families can cruise on the Old Coach Trail from Radium to Dry Gulch.

The Spirit Trail, which winds 15 to 20 kilometers from Fairmont to Canal

Flats along the the east side of Columbia Lake, is one of the most interesting and scenic rides in the valley.

“It’s a great, fast, fun, flowy trail ride for mountain biker of all ages,” said Mr. Grey.

The trail, which has some challenging climbs, is great for intermediate or advanced riders (good endurance needed) and offers breathtaking vistas of the lake and the Purcell mountains behind. It passes through the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s environmentally significant Lot 48 — look up as you ride and you may spot eagles sitting in their nests.

You can ride out and back on the Spirit Trail or loop back on a different, higher trail, also with stellar views.

Backcountry rides, such as the Brewer Creek trail, Delphine Creek and Paradise Ridge, are a great challenging option for those looking for something more adventurous.

DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT — Your complete guide to the valley’s mountain bike trails, Trails of the Columbia Valley can be picked up at the local bike stores and tourism centres.

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Running with a view

By Joshua Estabrooks Special to the Pioneer The Columbia Valley has long been known as a place to stretch your legs for a scenic hike, but did you know it is also a place you can take to the trails at higher speeds? Trail running is growing in popularity, and there is no better place to feel the wind in your hair and the ground beneath your cross trainers than right here.

Local shoe outfitter (Crazy Soles) and running enthusiast, Beva Kirk, explained that there are a number of trails with varying degrees of difficulty in the immediate area that are perfect for the trail runner in all of us.

“I really enjoy running in the Juniper Heights area and the Deja View section of the Old Coach Trail,” she said.

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Local runner, Ron Verboom, enjoys the Old Coach Trail as well, but he said that the trails in and around the Redstreak Campground area, just inside Kootenay National Park from Radium Hot Springs, also offers some incredible running experiences.

For those with a bit more ambition, the Mount Swansea area is a challenging place to run as well, with lots of vertical gain. It makes for a great training run, Ms. Kirk said, but is a much more difficult area for the casual runner.

Any type of shoe works on the trails, but a trail running shoe would be perfect for the terrain in the valley. A good resource for trail running is the trail map recently produced by the local cycling club, as most biking trails also work well as running trails, said Ms. Kirk.

There are also six local races in the valley that anyone with a more competitive spirit can take part in.

The TREK (Trail Races East Koote10:20:54 AM nays) Series begins in the spring and includes

READY, SET, RUN! — Participants are thrilled to hear the sound of the gunshot, which alerted runners that the Crazy Soles Nipika Trail Running Race had begun.

File Photo races in Kimberley, Fernie, The Crazy Soles Nipika Trail Run in Kootenay Park and the ever popular Headbanger Trail Challenge out of Radium Hot Springs. New this year

is a race up and down Mount Swansea, which will take place in July. For more information on the TREK series, check out www.trekseries.com.

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$399,900 – 937 Swansea Road, Windermere

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$419,000 – 4709 Government Street, Windermere

Fantastic one-floor living with a great open floor plan. Perfect for a wonderful cottage or retirement property. This home offers 3 very nice sized bedrooms, a large great room with wood burning fireplace, open kitchen and dining area.

Just under an acre of land, fully fenced and just minutes to great golfing, skiing, and Lake Windermere.

The cabin has had a major face lift to the interior with in-floor heat, all new bathrooms, HVAC system and so on. 3 great-size bedrooms, open floor plan, walkout lower level, home entertainment area that opens up to a games room with pool table. Comes complete with a 32x22 foot garage.

Located on a cul-de-sac, this home provides great privacy with common property and no development to the north, east and south east of lot. Wonderful family or vacation home. This beautiful home with great views and large windows offers the best for every season. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home must be seen to be appreciated.

$409,000 – 1717 6th Avenue, Invermere

$99,000 – #513, 2030 Panorama Drive, Panorama

$599,000 – 1513 Lower Lakeview Lane, Invermere

3 bedroom cabin in Canterbury Beach in Fort Point. Open concept kitchen/dining/living room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Large patio doors open onto the deck offering spectacular lake and mountain views. Exclusive to Canterbury Beach owners is the 1/52 share of foreshore ownership, allowing for a shared dock to moor your boat. Enjoy access to the community playground and beach.

$499,500 – #6, 1370 Terravista Road, Windermere

Fantastic one bedroom condo at Panoramas Horsethief lodge, very nicely cared for and priced to sell don’t miss this great unit.

$450,000 – #11, 2400 Kootenay Road, Windermere

$749,000 – 1058 Baltac Road, Windermere

$475,000 – #2, 7559 Columbia Avenue, Radium Hot Springs

$2,900,000 – 2608 Westside Road, Fairmont Hot Springs

$699,000 – 8120 Duby Road, Radium

$549,000 – #7, 945 Lakeview Meadows Glen, Windermere

$399,900 – #42, 835 Lakeview Drive, Windermere

$238,900 – 117 11th Avenue, Invermere

$200,000 – #213, 4765 Forsters Landing Road, Radium Hot Springs

$339,900 – #36, 835 Lakeview Drive, Windermere

$499,000 – 5226 Juniper Heights Road, Radium Hot Springs

$227,500 – #222, 701 14A Crescent, Invermere

$359,000 – #11, 835 Lakeview Drive, Windermere

$799,000 – 5160 Riverside Drive, Fairmont

$675,000 – 1392 Terravista Road, Windermere

$219,900 – #335, 701 14A Crescent, Invermere

$214,000 – 441 4th Avenue, Invermere

$359,000 – #40, 4868 Riverview Drive, Invermere Rural

$599,900 – 107 Westridge Drive, Invermere

$489,000 – #36, 2598 Mountainview Crescent, Invermere

$349,000 – 4883 Eagle Drive, Fairmont Hot Springs

Great beach house overlooking Kinsmen Beach. Perfect location to walk up town for coffee. Offering 4 bedrooms, a wonderful walkout lower level with a great flat yard. Wood burning fireplace, nice open plan, loads of parking, very well maintained and just looking for a new owner to come and enjoy the full lake and mountain views. This is a great year-round cottage!

$399,000 – 710 15th Street, Invermere

Excellent vacation property, close to Kinsmen Beach and downtown. The home with a great granny suite is on an R2 lot. Perfect for rental income or shared accommodation. Three bedrooms on the upper level and one on the lower, two full kitchens and shared laundry. The yard is flat and perfect for a family to play, maintenance fee exterior and simple to maintain. There is also a single garage and plenty of parking.

$449,900 – 993 Westridge Drive, Invermere

Ranch-style, one-floor living with a finished walkout lower level plus a 1 bedroom secondary suite.

Completely self-sufficient with great revenue. This property offers a large .34 of an acre lot, two vehicle garage, 4 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms, an eat-in kitchen, hardwood flooring, 2 fireplaces, and 2 covered decks. Just perfect family home with all the schools within walking distance.

$599,000 – 5134 Wilder Loop Road, Fairmont

Fairmont’s classic Wilder’s cul-de-sac offers this custom-built home on .34 of an acre. This treed property is wonderful and quiet. The home comes with 3 large bedrooms including a main floor master, 3 bathrooms, hardwood flooring, vaulted ceilings and granite counters. A large eat-in kitchen with gas cook top and stainless steel appliances. Walkout lower level, covered porch… the list goes on.

$799,000 804 Lakeview Meadows Point, Windermere

Lakeview Meadows, with private beach, lake access with boat dock. Tennis court, private recreation center with indoor pool, fitness center, soccer field, paved walking trails and right adjacent to Copper Points’ 2 golf courses. 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, main floor laundry, stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring. Central A/C, views, large yard, vaulted ceiling… and the list goes on.

$429,000 – #237, 200 Bighorn Boulevard, Radium

True luxury throughout this 2 bedroom luxury condo. Bonus, a 1 bedroom lock-off with a kitchenette that can be used or rented separately. Or, open it all up for over 1,700 sq.ft. of grand living area for the whole family. The property offers granite counters, stainless steel appliances, carpet and tile, central vac and comes turnkey for instant use.

$299,000 – #130, 4904 Ridge Road, Radium

Fantastic Radium Ridge townhome offering 2 large bedrooms, 3 bathrooms plus the lower level walkout allows for much more sleeping area. Bonus, it makes a great family entertainment area. This townhome faces east/west and looks over the private swimming pool/ hot tub and offers a wonderful view of the Purcell Mountains and their incredible sunsets.

$319,000 – #2, 405 12th Avenue, Invermere

Fantastic construction, great central location, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms home. And this all comes nicely wrapped with a wonderful kitchen and dining area with plenty of play room in the fully developed lower floor, or sit back and enjoy the view.

2.4 acres of open land surrounded by the wonderful Rocky Mountains. This classic country home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, great old-fir flooring and a ton of potential. The property is in a gated 11 property development with a paved road right to your door. This is an excellent property for the person who wants room to expand with a shop or just loves to explore and to be in the country.

77 acres of stunning land overlooking the Rocky Mountains. 4,200 sq. ft. modern master piece. 2 stories of glass overlooking Lake Windermere. The galley kitchen offers quality appliances, cabinet and touch of each surface. The 3 main floor bedrooms are all drawn to the expanse of windows, and just outside the sliding glass doors are wonderful clean lines. Rise to the second floor where the entire level is your own paradise of very unique space of luxury. The lower level walkout is set off with the entertainment room open to the patio.

4 large bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, hardwood flooring, stone fireplace, in-floor heat along with great open living areas that are perfect for large groups of friends and family. The property also has a very large 2-vehicle garage. With this ownership you get private lake and beach access, tennis court, recreation center with indoor salt water pool, hot tub, sports field and so much more.

3 bedroom townhouse situated on a cul-de-sac in The Cottages in Lakeview Meadows – a must see!

Beautifully finished with wood accents throughout and an unfinished, walkout basement. Comfortable for family but room for entertaining. Amenities offer lake access with a private beach and day dock, and a beautiful recreation center. Furnishings and the golf cart are negotiable.

Fully finished and furnished 2 bedroom Swansea Model at Lakeview Meadows. Freshly painted, hardwood refinished, and clean as a whistle. The walkout basement and close proximity to the indoor pool, rec center and beach are sure to please everyone. Cozy up to the fireplace and gaze at the wonderful Rocky Mountain view. This unit has it all.

The exciting character and charm of vaulted ceilings and real wood gives an alpine mountain theme to this top floor condo. 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit is an absolute bargain. Located in downtown Invermere, the premier vacation location; the middle of everywhere for mountain recreations and leisure.

Lake and mountain view, large deck, outdoor pool, hot tub and fitness center.

This better than new home situated at the end of a private lane way could be described as the ultimate home. Walking distance to all schools. Spectacular views of the wetlands, lake and Rocky Mountains. 5 bedrooms plus den, tons of kitchen counter and cabinet space, beautiful hardwood, masters retreat, fully finished lower walk out level. Lots of parking plus a 24x30 garage complete with fully finished 2nd level, developed into the most amazing guest accommodation/artist studio/woodworker’s dream shop I have seen.

This classic cottage has been tastefully updated and is ready for years of enjoyment. The upper floor has a large loft and bedroom that leads onto the top deck. Country kitchen, master bedroom, full bathroom, hardwood flooring and a wonderful wood burning fireplace open to the dining room and living room area. A sunroom/second living area with fireplace gives you a great view of the private yard.

The place to be with your friends and family is in this beautifully renovated 3 bedroom condo with den, loft area and fully finished walkout basement. Spend your days at the private sandy beach, out in a boat on the lake. Or, enjoy activities in the green space just outside your door. If relaxation is what you’re looking for, the southwest facing deck is where you will find it.

Fantastic location! Steps to Baltac Beach with wonderful lake and mountain views. Beautifully renovated and maintained with huge wrap around deck for soaking up the sunshine by the lake. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, country kitchen and real wood fireplace compliment the lakeside feel. Very bright and cheerful with a wall of glass to take in the views and let in the sun.

Beautifully finished and located close to all amenities. The unit has been entirely upgraded and is beautifully furnished. Designed so that a couple can live on the main floor and keep the lower level for your guests. This is a development designed by a golfer for golfers. The strata has recently replaced all the shingles from the reserve fund and the paving was also a recent project.

This townhouse offers expertly crafted woodwork throughout including solid wood doors, hardwood floors and pine tongue and groove vaulted ceiling. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a bright open living/ dining/kitchen area and main level family room. Enjoy Lakeview Meadows amenities such as the private beach, recreation centre, tennis and volleyball courts, playing fields and walking/biking trails.

1/2 acre lot overlooking the Radium Golf Course with outstanding mountain views. Heated floors in all 3 bathrooms, 4 bedrooms, propane fireplace with floor to ceiling stone work dream kitchen with granite, stainless steel appliances. Newly built from the foundation up. Price includes GST. This spectacular home awaits you.

Great starter home with single attached garage. Newer roof, doors, windows, flooring, kitchen, bathroom and insulation siding. Large deck with hot tub. Newer appliances. This one will not last!

2nd floor, 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in the sought after Willow Building in The Peaks. Panoramic view of the Purcells from your west-facing balcony. Comes with an extra large master bedroom. Enjoy the outdoor pool while the kids are off in the playground or warm up after a day of skiing in the on-site hot tub. An underground parking stall and storage locker complete the package.

2.77 acres of manicured land and home – 5 minutes from Invermere. 4 large bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, oversized garage with in-floor heating capability. The home features an open kitchen, a great room with vaulted ceiling, wood-burning fireplace, covered deck looking at the Purcell mountains.

Lower level has recreation room, 3 bedrooms and a huge storage area.

Heron Point, at the end of Main Street in downtown Invermere. 2nd floor, corner unit. Two large bedrooms, 2 full baths and a central living room with laminate hardwood floors and fireplace. 8ft X 15ft covered barbecue deck. Fully furnished and in excellent condition. Close to all amenities. Lounge, outdoor pool, hot tub, patio and fitness center, plus grand lobby and elevator.

This property is a true custom work-of-art with a Rundle stone, wood burning fireplace, granite counters, gas cook top, steam shower, central HVAC, 8 ft. doors, floor to ceiling windows, hardwood flooring, 3 large bedrooms, 3 baths plus custom library and great room over garage. This property has been professionally landscaped to very fine detail.

Terravista home with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. This cabin provides all the space you need for year-round getaways. Vaulted ceilings, bright open living room and kitchen and individual access to the oversized front deck from the two upper bedrooms. Enjoy lazy summer afternoons on the front deck with spectacular views or cool summer evenings with steaks on the BBQ on your back deck!

Attention first time home buyers – no condo fees, non-leased land, great central location and 3 bedrooms. 1 four-piece bathroom, large deck facing the Rocky mountains plus a fully fenced yard.

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This Villa offers 2 master suites plus an office on the upper level, a great open floor plan on the main incorporating the massive kitchen with granite counters, a comfortable family room with a stone fireplace and dining area all together. The lower floor is a full-walkout with an extra bedroom, built in bar, 4 piece bathroom a second fireplace and a fantastic rec room.

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EXPERIENCE THE FLAVOUR - Eagle Ranch’s new restaurant, Rustica Steakhouse, is the place to go in the valley for high-end quality steaks and unique wines.

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Something tasty just arrived in the valley Eagle Ranch Golf Resort recently opened its Rustica Steakhouse and those hankering for top-quality, 100 per cent Canadian Prime steaks can get their fill and more on Eagle Ranch’s renovated premises, which included a new, upgraded deck that seamlessly blends comfortable eating with fine dining.

“You can really tell the difference in the quality and the flavour when using the high-quality Canadian beef,” said Eagle Ranch clubhouse manager Andrew Hickson.

Rustica expects to draw people from the valley and beyond, based on the enormous success and popularity of its sister Rustica Steakhouse in Silvertip Resort in Canmore, which is currently the number one restaurant in Canmore according to TripAdvisor.

“We procure the finest prime beef from the top one per cent of all beef processed in Canada,” said Mr. Hickson.“You won’t get a better piece of beef. It’s so tender we don’t use a steak knife. Our steaks are prepared with house-made seasoning and then finished under a 1500-degree Fahrenheit broiler.”

The golf resort previously had a high-end a la carte restaurant but opted instead for a more unique dining establishment.

“We’re excited, it’s a brand new concept in the valley. I think we’re the only ones in the Columbia Valley that have a specialty high-end steakhouse,” said Mr. Hickson.

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As if a mouth-watering steak isn’t enough of a lure, diners at Rustica can also expect a top-notch wine experience. Eagle Ranch’s wine cellar holds more than 400 bottles and has earned the resort the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence four times, including this year.

High-end steak should be paired with good quality red wines, according to Mr. Hickson.

“Some of our selections are quite rare, which gives wine connoisseurs a wonderful opportunity to tempt their palate,” he said.

The new 1,400 square foot is heated by overhead heaters and features a fire table and a stylish pergola — the perfect setting in which to kick back, wine in hand, munching sumptuous steak and taking in the spectacular beauty of the Columbia Valley. Indoors, a beautiful indoor glass installation created by local artists Heather Cuell with the Effusion Glass Studio and Mathew Moll of MGM Industries is the eye-catching centrepiece of the room.

The golf course at Eagle Ranch earned four and a half stars in Golf Digest’s ‘Best Places to Play’ feature.

Both Eagle Ranch Golf Resort and Silvertip Resort are affiliates of Stone Creek Resorts Inc. Rustica Steakhouse is open for dinner only, reservations are strongly recommended.

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Going to market

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff While playing and staying in the Columbia Valley, why not do some paying as well by checking out the various markets available to locals and visitors alike?

There are a number of markets in the valley, from Edgewater to Fairmont Hot Springs, so depending on where it is you’re staying you should have access to one or more or all of the markets taking place this summer.

In Invermere, the farmer’s market is the place to find local handcrafted items and edibles to suit any taste or budget.

The market is an official farmer’s market, operating under a “make, bake or grow” philosophy, organizer Julia Oaks said.

“We will have organic produce, homebaked pies bread and goodies, handcrafted jewelry, local art, iron work, homemade food products and a whole lot more.”

The market is growing exponentially, Oaks said, as not only the number of vendor applications are on the rise but last year’s attendees were in the thousands. There are currently 50 spaces in the market, with some vendors setting up shop for the whole season and some operating on a rotation schedule. The market runs every Saturday from June 22nd to September 14th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

With regards to the rumours of the market changing locations this year, Ms. Oaks said that it will remain in its current location this year.

For more information send an email to invermerefarmersmarket@hotmail.com.

Radium Hot Springs’ community market is also a good place to browse this summer, as vendors can sell homemade and manufactured products. Organizer Kara Cassidy said that products range from Tupperware and homemade scarves to baking, jellies, hot sauces from up to 32 vendors.

Music on Main will accompany the markets this summer, with live musical entertainment echoing through the downtown core. The vendors are set up at the Radium Information Centre and will be out selling their wares every Friday night starting June 28th from 4-9 pm and on long weekends Saturdays from 4-9 pm until September 7th.

“Our first event is this coming Saturday, May 18th,” Ms. Cassidy said. “We will be doing a market and live music to give our May long weekend guests and locals something to do in town.”

The first market will run from 12-7 p.m. For more information contact Kara at Tourism Radium, kara@radiumhotsprings.com or call 250-347-9331.

Heading a little farther afield to Edgewater, the valley’s oldest community market will be kicking off on July 6th and running until September 7th. The market is held in the Edgewater Legion, and operates every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

“We started the market 42 years ago as an open concept market. People can sell anything, not just vegetables or baked goods. It could be crafts, dishes, anything. It’s more of a flea market,” said organizer Vi Wittman.

For more information, or to sign up as a vendor, contact Vi Wittman at 250-347-0044.

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Columbia Valley events:

May to July

The Columbia Valley is packed with fun summer events for visitors, weekenders, locals and second-home owners.

Each long weekend edition of The Pioneer features event listings with all the information needed for an action-

packed stay.

For a handy guide to everything to see and do during your visit, you can also pick up the Columbia Valley Map Book, available at locations across the valley.

MAY

MAY

JUNE

May 10th Opening Day for Greywolf Golf Course at Panorama Mountain Village. Visit www.greywolfgolf.com.

May 26th – 27th 2nd Annual Kootenay Gun Show, Marysville Arena, Kimberley. www.kimberleychamber.com.

June 7th Fresh Fridays Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Admission $2 by donation.

May 14th – 26th Purcell Mountain Painters Group & Headwaters Art Society Art Show at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, Invermere. Artist opening on May17th, 5:30 to 9 p.m.

May 27th – June 9th Columbia Valley Glass: Breaking Borders Art Show at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, Invermere.

June 8th Radium Days at the Radium Seniors’ Hall and ball park. Fun festival for adults and kids including parade, games, and BritsBest Annual Car Show, a display of classic MG and other British sports cars.

May 18th Summer Kick Off Market & Music on Main, Main Street West, Radium Hot Springs. Farmer and craft market from noon to 8 p.m. Live local bands from 1 to 8 p.m.

May 18th – 26th Oil Stone & Gold Exhibition featuring Cameron Bird, Vance Theoret and Margo Fearn at The Artym Gallery, Invermere. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

May 18th Granny’s Craft Cupboard at Invermere Community Hall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

May 18th – September 30th Kootenay Perfection: 12th Annual Glass Art Show & Sale at the Radium Hot Springs pool lobby in Kootenay National Park. Western Canadian glass artists interpret Kootenay National Park. Free admission.

Visit www.hotsprings.ca or call 250-347-9485.

May 29th – June 2nd Canal Days in Village of Canal Flats. Annual celebration includes Express Train, parade, live music, talent show, community dances. Phone 250-3495835.

JUNE June – September The Windermere Valley Museum in Invermere opens for visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week.

June 1st Crazy Soles Nipika Trail Run at Nipika Mountain Resort. Visit www.nipika. com.

June 1st – 2nd Marysville Days in Kimberley with parade, softball tournament, dance and more.

June 5th – June 23rd David Langevin & Rod Charlesworth Exhibition at The Artym Gallery, Invermere. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

June 8th Seafood Splash & Laughs.

Dinner and Yuk Yuk’s Clean Comedy Show at the Invermere Curling Rink.

Tickets available at Essentials and Pharmasave.

June 11th – 23rd REACH: David Thompson Secondary School Art Show. Featuring ‘out-there’ art from local high school students at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, Invermere. Artist opening on June 14th from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

June 15th Kimberley Lobster Festival at the Centennial Hall presented by Kimberley Rotary Club. Tickets $65.

Call 250-427-3666.

June 14th – 16th Branch Out Foundation Charity Bike Tour. 100-kilometre road ride around Lake Windermere. Visit www. branchoutfoundation.com.

JUNE June 14th – 16th 2nd Annual East Kootenay Beer Festival at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

June 15th Kootenay Krusher at Nipika Mountain Resort.

50-km endurance mountain bike race. Visit www. nipika.com.

June 15th – 16th Columbia Valley Relay for Life at David Thompson Secondary School, Invermere. 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Visit www.relaybc.ca or phone 250-342-9059.

June 16th – September 1st Kimberley Village Market at Kimberley’s Platzl. Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

June 22nd East Kootenay Roller Derby League roller derby bout called “Silence of the Jams” takes place at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Invermere’s Killer Rollbots play Black Eyed Cherries from Creston.

June 22nd – September 14th Invermere Farmers’ Market in downtown Invermere.

Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Artisan breads, delectable treats, organic produce, live music and more.

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JULY

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June 25th – July 7th Art Exhibition featuring Jim Lawrence, Jim McElroy, Jim Robertson, Sara James, Carol Gordon and Ingrid Vincent at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, Invermere. Artist opening on June 26th from 7 to 9 p.m.

June 28th Panorama Mountain Village opens Mile 1 Quad Chair for the summer sightseeing and mountain biking season.

June 28th – 29th Market & Music on Main, Main Street West, Radium Hot Springs. Farmer and craft market from 4 to 9 p.m. Live local bands from 7 to 9 p.m.

June 29th Fairmont Fly Fishing School in Fairmont Hot Springs. Call George at 250-341-2705 to register.

July 1st Annual Canada Day Celebrations in Golden and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort with free pancake breakfast and fireworks.

July 8th – 13th Kimberley International Old Time Accordion Championships.

Visit www.kiotac.ca.

July 14th Summer Concert featuring accordionist Michael Bridge at 4 p.m. presented by the Windermere Community Association. Email info@windermerecommunity.ca.

JULY July – August Adventure Radium. Every Tuesday to Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to noon for ages 5-7, 1 to 3:30 p.m. for ages 8/9 and up. Register at www.radiumhotsprings.com.

July – September Market & Music on Main, Radium Hot Springs. Farmers’ market every Friday, 4 to 8 p.m. Live local bands every Friday/Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m.

July 1st Mountain Mosaic Festival of the Arts Canada Day Celebration. Free festival at Kinsmen Beach from 12:30 to 3 p.m. following Canada Day Parade in downtown Invermere at 11 a.m. Visit www. columbiavalleyarts.com for details.

July 1st Panorama Mountain Village Canada Day Celebrations.

July 1st Village of Canal Flats Canada Day Celebration. Fireworks at Tilley Memorial Park beach at dusk.

July 1st Kimberley Canada Day celebrations at the Platzl. Free entertainment and cake from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

July 1st Annual Canada Day Celebration and Fireworks Display at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Events all day.

July 4th – 7th Biker Memorial Rally at Horsethief Hideout, Westside Road. Four days of camping and music. Visit www.horsethiefhideout.ca or phone 250-434-4444.

July 5th 5th Annual Cowboy Breakfast from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Fire’D Up Breakfast and Burgers in Radium Hot Springs.

July 6th 2nd Annual Steamboat Mountain Music Festival.

“Beat Goes On” theme. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Edgewater Elementary School field. Tickets available online at www.steamboatmtnmusicfest.ca.

July 7th Steamboat Mountain Music Festival Music Workshops.

Free, open to the public.

Bluegrass workshop at 10 a.m. Singing workshop at 11 a.m. All Saint’s Church, Edgewater. No pre-registration required.

July 9th – 12th 2013 BC Amateur Golf Championship at Springs Golf Course in Radium Hot Springs. Visit www. radiumresort.com.

July 9th – July 21st INNOVATION Art Exhibition — A Fresh Look at Art at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, Invermere featuring Stephen Lebovits, Cajsa Fredin, Angelique Gillespie, Patrick Markle, Maegan Stanbury and Papier Colle Femmes Collaborative Show. Artist opening event on July 10th, 7 to 9 p.m.

July 12th – 14th BALLFEST at the Invermere Crossroads ballpark.

Mixed slo-pitch tournament in support of the ball diamonds. Contact lindsay@fundamentaleventmarketing.

July 12th – August 17th Platzl Revue. Mid-day live theatre Tuesday to Saturday. Visit www.kimberleysummertheatre.com.

July 13th – 14th Canadian Downhill Mountain Bike Championships, Panorama Mountain Village.

July 13th – 14th Heart of the Rockies Triathlon in Invermere.

Kids of Steel triathlon on Saturday, Olympicdistance adult triathlon on Sunday. Visit www. heartoftherockiestri.ca.

July 14th – 20th 2013 Hang Gliding National Championships, Mount 7, Golden.

July 17th – 20th Summerlude in Invermere with four exciting events: Pynestock Concert, Bull Riding in the Rockies, Valley Appreciation Day and Lake Windermere Regatta. Visit www.columbiavalleysummerlude.com.

July 19th – July 28th Angela Morgan Exhibition Opening Reception at The Artym Gallery, Invermere, 6 to 9 p.m. Daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

July 19th – 21st JulyFest in Kimberley.

Features Canadian Bocce Championships, parade, sports tournaments and more. Visit www.kimberleyjulyfest.com.

July 23rd – August 4th Art Exhibition featuring George Oliver, Vic Panai, Lynne Grillmair, Dorial Davis, Carney Oudendag and Mary Kate Woodward at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Artist opening on July 24th from 7 to 9 p.m.

July 24th Casino/Poker Night at Windermere Community Hall, 7 p.m.

July 27th – August 4th Willi Muller Cross Country Hand Gliding/Paragliding Challenge, Mount 7, Golden.

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