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Home Between the Ranges

Just north of the Village of Radium Hot Springs, BC, cradled in the embrace of the monumental Rocky Mountains to the east and the soaring Purcells to the west, reside 4,200 acres of rugged wilderness ready for you to call home.

Offering single family homesites, duplex villas and private ranches from 36-480 acres.

1-877-347-6838 www.elkparkranch.com

RESORT TO

BEAUTIFUL LIVING

Borrego Ridge in Radium, BC, is one of North America’s premier resort destinations, with 40 alpine-styled townhomes and luxury bungalow villas. Enjoy championship golf courses, whitewater rafting, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, trail riding, boating, shopping or just relax in one of the many restaurants.

Welcome to the perfect mountain lifestyle.

R adium BRITISH COLUMBIA

Borrego Ridge Sales Centre in Radium Hot Springs 1.877.733.7932 schickedanzwest.com

Open Daily • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Huge Menu Includes: • Mouthwatering “Sterling Silver” Charbroiled Steaks • Pastas, Stir-Frys, Burritos, Burgers and Sandwiches • Awesome Omelettes

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• Featuring MacKay’s Ice Cream Fully Licensed Warm Friendly Atmosphere Full-Menu Take-out Available RV Parking

205 Laurier Street, Invermere, B.C.

250-342-3800

Call us at: www.huckleberrysrestaurant.com

What’s Inside FEATURES Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Columbia Valley History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Golden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Edgewater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Radium Hot Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15 Wilmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Panorama Mountain Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Invermere on the Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-22 Windermere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Akisqnuk First Nation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Akisqnuknik Development Corporation. . . 25 Fairmont Hot Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-29 Canal Flats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 Kimberley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 Cranbrook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35 Day Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37 Columbia Valley Classics Car Show . . . . . . . 38 Things To Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-45

Summer Trails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47 Winter Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49 Kootenay National Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-51 Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-59 Real Estate & Development . . . . . . . . . 60-61 Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-65 Spa and Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-67 Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-71 Arts & Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72-74 Our Featured Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75-76 Map Book Cover Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Events & Festivals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78-82 Recycling Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Street Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98-99 Visitor Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Index to Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Distances and Elevations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

MAPS Columbia Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Golden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Edgewater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Radium Hot Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dry Gulch and Juniper Heights . . . . . . . . . .

Panorama Mountain Village . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wilmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Invermere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89-90 Windermere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Akisqnuk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Fairmont Hot Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Columere Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Canal Flats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Kimberley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Photography by: Columbia Valley Pioneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (www.columbiavalleypioneer.com) Dani Tschudin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(www.visualexposures.ca) Damien and Rachel Vincent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (www.vincentphoto.ca) Gerry George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Janice Strong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(www.janicestrong.com) Joe Lucas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Kyla Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(www.kylabrown.com) Pat Morrow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (www.patmorrow.com) Robert Ede (Akisqnuknik Development Corporation) . . . (www.akisqnuk.org) Tracy Connery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(www.tracyconneryphotography.com) William Pitcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (www.llg.ca) Windermere District Historical Society . . (www.windermerevalleymuseum.ca)

Box 868, #8, 1008 - 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 250-341-6229 info@cv-pioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com www.columbiavalleymapbook.com

The Columbia Valley Map Book is published annually by independently owned Misko Publishing Limited Partnership, Robert W. Doull, President. Misko Publishing also publishes the weekly community newspaper, The Columbia Valley Pioneer. Entire contents are copyrighted and reproduction of all material including maps is strictly prohibited.

Circulation: 100,000 copies.

Photo Š Kelsey Verboom

Publisher: Rose-Marie Regitnig Editor: Kate Irwin Art Direction: Shawn Wernig Writers: Samantha Stokell, Kelsey Verboom Sales: Dave and Kathy Sutherland Cover Art: Cameron Bird, see page 75-77

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Invermere on the Lake… quaint town, relaxed and authentic with shops, great restaurants, cafe’s, galleries, working art studio’s, beaches, kayaking and more…

Panorama Mountain Village… hike, bike, golf, or just take it easy by the pool.

Experience… Mile One scenic chair rides, downhill mountain biking, Greywolf Golf course, rafting, ATV’s, Springs Pools, waterslide, restaurants and more…

Great Ski, Golf and Family Lodging Packages on the Mountain and in the Valley. Call for details!

Panorama Mountain Village

High Country Properties

Best Western Invermere Inn

Lake Windermere Pointe

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lakewindermerepointe.com

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1. 866.313.0210

Mountain View Lodge

1. 877.442.6618 mtnviewlodge.ca

Visit our Information Center at Invermere cross roads

Welcome to our valley Welcome to the Columbia Valley, the home of outstanding natural beauty, endless recreation and warm, welcoming people. We are proud to invite you to enjoy this outdoor playground of majestic peaks, crystal clear lakes, lush forests and beautiful countryside.

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his valley’s long-standing tradition of hosting visitors goes back to the early 20th century, when Canadians flocked to marvel at the hot waters flowing naturally from the Rocky Mountains, and to test their reputed curative powers. For thousands of years, since the early days of the First Nations, the Columbia Valley has been known as the home of these “smoking waters”, where the lifeblood of earth spilled out to sculpt the landscape and to give soothing relief to the weary traveller.

A first-time visitor can enjoy the valley’s trails, ski slopes and golf courses before sinking into a blissfully warmed pool at Radium, Fairmont or Lussier Hot Springs to soak away their cares.

This tranquil paradise has so much to offer throughout the year. Here, the Columbia River begins its 2,400 kilometre journey to the Pacific, winding through our spectacular lakes and nature-filled wetlands up to Golden, at the valley’s northern tip, and beyond.

Warm summer days can be spent exploring its length by boat, fishing its shores or plunging into the clear waters of Columbia Lake and Lake Windermere. The crisp chill of winter brings ice skating, snowmobiling and curling on these same waters.

Just beyond the valley’s southern border lies the beautiful, Bavarian-inspired city of Kimberley, and nearby Cranbrook, the largest urban centre in southeastern British Columbia, has a thriving business district and many shopping opportunities.

Limitless acres of trails wind throughout the Columbia Valley, offering walking, mountain biking and climbing to spring and summer guests, whereas snow-lovers can enjoy them by sled, cross-country ski or snowshoe. The rugged landscapes of our national and provincial parks provide hanging glaciers, waterfalls and panoramic mountain vistas, which beg to be explored.

In these pages you will find a guide to everything you could wish to do during your stay and all the information you’ll need to make it a pleasant one. If you are here on business you’ll find all the professional services you need. If you’re scouting for real estate or your next business investment, the prospects in this region are excellent. The local Chambers of Commerce are a wealth of information.

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“Great things are done when men and mountains meet.”

Photo © Joe Lucas

William Blake

The view of Mount Nelson from Goldie Ridge, near Panorama Mountain Resort.

Whatever the reason for your visit, be sure to take advantage of all the valley has to offer.

Our friendly community is filled with shops, art galleries, restaurants and an exciting choice of events — from community fairs, to festivals, to family-friendly celebrations.

Indoor and outdoor recreation of every kind is abundant, framed by the stunning Rocky Mountains to the east and the rugged Purcells Mountains to the west.

For more information about our magnificent valley be sure to drop by one of the Visitor Centres. The friendly, knowledgeable staff are happy to provide directions, suggest activities or impart some sound advice to help you make the most of your stay. We’re sure it will be a memorable one and hope that our famed hospitality draws you back again.

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Two men with four horses stand at the opening of an ice cave on Starbird Glacier, near Horsethief Creek.

It is believed that this pass was first crossed by Thomas Starbird, whose Starbird Ranch was a rendezvous point for climbers coming into the district.

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or more than 10,000 years the natural bounty of the Columbia Valley has sustained human life. This traditional hunting and fishing ground was used seasonally by First Nations people, for whom the land provided food, medicine and materials for shelter and clothing. Long before the arrival of European settlers in the late 1800s, the Ktunaxa Nation migrated seasonally through this part of their traditional territory. Many Aboriginal place names, like Wasa and Spillimacheen, help to form the fabric of the region. To this day, the Shuswap Band and Ktunaxa Nation have thriving communities in the valley.

The arrival of explorer and mapmaker David Thompson signalled the introduction of Europeans to the region. In 1807, Thompson explored the section of the Columbia River that passes through what is now the town of Golden. In the 1850s, the Palliser Expedition searched the area for a route through the mountains for the Canadian Pacific Railway. It was 1882 when Major A.B. Rogers, for whom the Rogers Pass was named, found a route through the Selkirk Mountains and formed the first settlement in Golden.

David Thompson built the valley’s first trading post, called Kootenae House, on the banks of the Columbia River near Invermere. From that base,

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History

he traded goods for pelts with the Aboriginal people, and mapped and measured the mountains and streams in the area. He was the first non-Aboriginal man to travel the full length of the river from its headwaters at Columbia Lake to the Pacific Ocean.

Wilmer, the tiny village just north of Invermere, began attracting settlers in the 1880s. They travelled into the valley by steamboat along the Columbia River after hearing of a second mining boom in the area (following the discovery of gold at Findlay Creek 20 years before).

By 1899, the Canadian Pacific Railway had begun employing Swiss mountain guides to help their passengers explore the area. The chance to experience the wilderness of an infant country drew visitors from Europe and across North America.

Tourism began to thrive.

The turn of the 20th century brought an influx of British settlers, mainly farming families. Towns were laid out and businesses established. Banks, hotels, general stores and livery stables preceded hospitals, laundries and even the law. The first policeman arrived just in time to solve the area's first murder.

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ABOVE: The Selkirk, a 62-foot paddle steamer built in 1899. Steamboats were the sole method of transport in the Columbia Valley before rail and road networks were established.

RIGHT: Conrad Kain, a famous local mountain guide, credited with the first ascent of Mount Robson.

The towns grew and prospered, thanks in part to the Columbia Valley Irrigated Fruitlands Com- BELOW: A portrait of a First Nations family in 1910 in pany, which encouraged gentlemen farmers from traditional attire. Left to right: England and Scotland to take advantage of low Dominic Nicholas, Lame Joe, land prices and swift immigration. an unidentified child and Lame Joe’s wife.

A community was spawned in the farming hamlet of Edgewater, nine kilometres north of Radium Hot Springs, when the Edgewater Sawmill was built in 1912, attracting workers from far and wide.

Athalmer, Invermere and Windermere developed on the hills and banks of beautiful Lake Windermere, while Radium and Fairmont became widely known for their natural hot springs. The Village of Canal Flats, incorporated in 2004, is the valley’s youngest municipality, and one of the youngest in British Columbia.

In 1915, the Kootenay Central Railroad began operating a regularly scheduled train service between Golden and Cranbrook. Throughout the 20th century, thanks in part to the railway, the Columbia Valley grew and prospered. The economy is now considerably diversified from the lumber and mining operations that originally brought settlers to the region. Tourism thrives and many Canadians, especially Calgarians, own seasonal homes here.

BELOW: Labourers, with the help of a steam powered crane, lay track for the Kootenay Central Railway along the shores of Dorothy Lake in Invermere. The railway was chartered in 1901, and the first trip along it completed in 1913.

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To learn more about local history, visit the Windermere Valley Museum in Invermere. The museum is a cluster of heritage buildings moved to the site from across the valley. The main building is the old Lake Windermere CPR station.

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Golden Photos © William Pitcher • Golden Photography Ltd

Kicking Horse Country

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olden is a picturesque town that sits at the tip of the Southern Rocky Mountain Trench and at the confluence of the Columbia and Kicking Horse Rivers. It is conveniently located three hours west of Calgary and 1.5 hours north of Radium Hot Springs. With spectacular scenery all around, including three mountain ranges and six national parks, Golden is a four-season paradise to live, stay or play.

The dramatic peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the east and the Purcells to the west attract mountain bikers, climbers, hikers, hang gliders and paragliders.

The nearby rivers offer first-class fly-fishing, kayaking, rafting and canoeing in the longest unspoiled wetlands in North America. Golden is also home to unrivalled heli-skiing and cat-skiing, served by more than 50 backcountry lodges and remote bed and breakfasts. Add to that the famed Kicking Horse Mountain Resort — the Champagne Powder Capital of Canada — just 15 kilometres away, and a nationally acclaimed golf course, and you have an ideal outdoor playground.

The oldest town in the Columbia Valley, Golden began in the mid-1800s as a survey camp for Major A. B. Rogers, for whom the nearby Rogers Pass was named.

In an attempt to outdo the nearby Silver City camp, Rogers named his site Golden City. In 1957 the site was incorporated as the Town of Golden.

The Kicking Horse Pass and river were named for Palliser Expedition geologist, Sir James Hector, who suffered a near-fatal kick from a horse while seeking a route through the mountains for the railway in 1858.

The pass Sir Hector found made way for the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway, which used Golden as a base to extend its rail network into Western B.C.

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Golden’s Spirit Square is a new downtown community plaza with lovely views of the Kicking Horse River and Purcell Mountains.

When the railway was completed in 1885, Golden became a prominent stop on the line. To this day, the CPR and Louisiana Pacific — a building materials manufacturer — are the town’s biggest employers.

Tourism began in the late 1800s when the CPR hired Swiss mountain guides to allow visitors to Golden the chance to stay and explore this incredible, untamed area. Today, Golden has a bustling and diverse economy, with many opportunities for further development.

Visitors can enjoy reasonably priced motels and hotels, seasonal rentals, and dozens of rural and remote bed-and-breakfasts, most accessible only by helicopter. There are many fine shops and eateries, ranging from quaint cafes to five-star dining establishments.

Golden also has a lively arts and cultural scene. Kicking Horse Culture coordinates a range of performances, studio arts exhibits, arts education and community arts activities. The not-for-profit organization also operates the Golden Civic Centre, the community’s hub.

For more information, visit www.GoldenBritishColumbia.com.

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Photo © Dani Tschudin • Visual Exposures

Edgewater

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he peaceful community of Edgewater enjoys lush, green surroundings, nine kilometres north of Radium Hot Springs, with Kootenay National Park to the east and the Purcell Mountain Range to the west. Named for its position on the edge of the Columbia River, Edgewater is one of the valley's oldest communities, formed in the early 1900s for the local ranching and farming prospects.

visitors can enjoy year-round recreation including: boating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, camping, cross-country and downhill skiing, hunting and more.

Edgewater began as a tiny ranching and farming community at the turn of the 20th century. One of the first settlers was Dr. Herbert Gaddes, a cattle rancher and veterinary surgeon from the prairies, who arrived in 1908. Four years later he put together a company called Columbia Valley Orchards, later to become Ranches after the fruit tree venture failed.

Easily accessed from Highway 95, Edgewater is just over two hours from Bugaboo Provincial Park, a first-class mountaineering region attracting climbers from around the world. With a gas station, general store, Legion branch, bed and The construction of the Edgewabreakfast, summer market, golf ter Sawmill in 1912 began to draw course and elementary school, workers to the area, forming the Edgewater is popular with famifirst cohesive community. In 1923 lies, offering affordable living and Columbia Valley Ranches was a strong community. Part-time created and Edgewater began to residents and retirees enjoy the Dr. William Henry Gaddes, an active partner expand. Today the community is of Columbia Valley Ranches Ltd. and one of cottages and RV lots at Valley’s Edgewater’s first settlers. mainly supported through agriculEdge Resort. The village’s hub is ture, forestry and tourism. the newly-refurbished community hall with its array of events and performances.

Nearby attractions include Edgewater Hilltop Par 3 Golf Course, Radium Hot Springs, KooteThe surrounding countryside is filled with wild- nay National Park and Bugaboo Provincial Park. life, from the often-seen mule deer, elk and pileThere are a wealth of walking and nature-watchated woodpecker, to the rare American badger. ing opportunities around nearby Diana Lake and With so much natural beauty on the doorstep, the surrounding countryside.

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Radium Hot Springs T he Village of Radium Hot Springs rests between the Purcell Mountains and the Rockies, and is the gateway to the majestic Kootenay National Park. After a scenic drive through the park (on Highway 93), visitors encounter the world-famous Radium Hot Springs Mineral Pools, moments before driving between the sheer cliff walls of Sinclair Canyon and into the village.

The mighty Columbia River flows along the edge of the village and is bordered by the Columbia River Wetlands, the longest continuous wetlands in North America. The sweeping views of the wetlands, snowdusted mountains and winding river tributaries make for a spectacular setting.

Radium Hot Springs is a four-season holiday destination and home to nearly 1,000 year-round residents and numerous seasonal homeowners, who enjoy an outdoor lifestyle in a pristine environment.

Radium’s natural, mineral hot pools draw visitors from across the world.

Europe motels, hotels, lodges, cabins, condos, bed and breakfasts, private rentals, the charming Village Country Inn and the luxurious Bighorn Meadows and Radium Resorts. There are several full-service campgrounds in the area and Canyon RV Resort is an RV lover’s paradise. Always call for reservations.

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Visitors flock to Radium Hot Springs from all over the world for fun and adventure. The village has 16 golf courses situated within a 45-minute drive, outdoor fitness equipment, hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting, climbing, trail riding, snowmobiling, crosscountry skiing and water sports.

Radium has fine restaurants, pubs and shops, all within strolling distance of one another. Accommodations locally include the Crystal Springs and Chalet

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In every season the famed hot pools attract guests from far and wide with their reputed curative powers. These odourless mineral pools are surrounded by natural rock walls, and are both a marvel of nature and a soothing pastime. There’s nothing more pleasurable than relaxing at the adjacent Pleiades Massage and Spa, followed by a soak in the pools.

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The countryside stretching for miles around Radium Hot Springs is a sightseer and wildlife watcher’s delight. In every direction, visitors can spot Bighorn Sheep, deer, elk, moose, black bears, rare bird species and even the occasional grizzly bear.

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This delightful community is quickly becoming one of the most popular places to live in the Columbia Valley. Young couples find a safe, friendly and clean environment, while active retirees rave about the village’s walkable lifestyle and variety of leisure pursuits. There are terrific opportunities to invest in business and real estate and participate in community programs and events.

For more information try the Radium Chamber of Commerce Visitor Centre on Main Street East, or visit www.RadiumHotSprings.com.

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Chalet Europe Best views in the Columbia Valley 250.347.9305

1.888.428.9998 info@chaleteurope.com Charming and elegant Victorian style Country Inn offering warm, cozy rooms for romantic getaways. Come for a revitalizing weekend retreat or stay longer to enjoy all the Columbia Valley has to offer. Finish your day at the famous Radium Hot Springs pool.

7557 Canyon Avenue, Radium Hot Springs, BC Phone: 250-347-9392 • Toll Free: 877-466-4680 www.villagecountryinn.bc.ca

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The History of Radium Hot Springs mineral pools

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he Radium hot springs resulted from the unleashing of powerful forces that left their mark in heaving, tortured rocks. The earth’s crust cracked along a fault more than two kilometres deep, creating a shatter zone around it that lets groundwater seep close to the earth’s core.

Today, the Radium Hot Springs complex contains a hot soaking pool and a cool swimming pool. The water enters the hot pool at a comfortable 39 degrees Celsius (103°F). For the hardy, there is a hot tub kept at a steamy 44 degrees Celsius (114°F).

Sir George Simpson, Governor of the Hudson’s Bay Company, made the first recorded visit to the springs in 1841. In 1890, an Englishman named Roland Stuart purchased the springs for the bargain price of $160. The property was expropriated in 1922 and the springs became part of Kootenay National Park.

Now the pools are managed by Parks Canada.

The complex also houses the Pleiades Massage and Spa, a world-class day spa offering an array of massage and wellness treatments, a plunge pool and a steam room. A café with an outdoor patio is open in the summer months. The scenery around the complex is spectacular and the area is abundant with wildlife.

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This pristine new development is located in Edgewater, just a 7 minute drive north of Radium on Highway 95.

Come experience the views and the serenity.

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ocated less than five minutes north of Invermere, overlooking acres of spectacular wetlands, is the historic village of Wilmer. Founded in 1886 and originally named Peterborough, this was the first community established in the heart of the Columbia Valley.

Wilmer is a quaint and peaceful village, filled with many late-1800s buildings, including the beautiful Delphine Lodge, built in 1899. Wilmer boasts the tranquility of a hamlet, with the convenience of Invermere’s nearby stores, restaurants, art galleries, accommodations and entertainment.

Wilmer enjoys a spectacular position on a bench overlooking the Columbia River Wetlands, 200 square kilometres of spectacular wetlands and lakes. This is the one of the longest unspoiled areas of wetland in North America and is home to an unparalleled diversity of wildlife.

Nature enthusiasts can while away the hours seeking the hundreds of species found around Wilmer, including the bald eagle (above right) and the endangered peregrine falcon, American badger and leopard frog. Float trips via canoe and kayak can also be enjoyed through the wetlands, with a variety of boat rentals available from Invermere.

It was 1807 when famed explorer and mapmaker David Thompson founded a Northwest Trading Company post near the site of present-day Wilmer, named Kootenae House. This was the first trading post in the Columbia Valley and the base from which Thompson spent five years exploring and mapping the region.

The spot is now a National Historic Site.

Wilmer’s most famous resident, mountaineer Conrad Kain, arrived from Austria in 1909 with the promise of employment as the Alpine Club of Canada’s first professional guide. Over the next quarter century Kain made climbing history and is credited with the first ascents of many nearby peaks, including Bugaboo Spire and Mount Farnham. The Conrad Kain Cairn and Park in the centre of Wilmer is dedicated to his memory, as is a permanent exhibition at the Windermere Valley Museum in Invermere and a cairn on Highway 93, just north of Radium Hot Springs.

With a rich array of nearby climbing, hiking trails, boating, fishing, bird and nature watching, and a wealth of activities at Panorama Mountain Village (just 18 kilometres up the road), Wilmer is a spot not to be missed during your stay.

It wasn’t until the 1880s that Wilmer began attracting European settlers, mostly single men who came to work at the Paradise and Ptarmigan mines. With the Canadian Pacific Railway incomplete, and few navigable roads, they travelled by steamboat along the Columbia River.

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Panorama

Mountain Village

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anorama Mountain Village is a short, scenic drive from Invermere On The Lake, alongside the rushing waters of Toby Creek.

The full-service resort, located 30 minutes from Invermere, is a year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a multitude of winter and summer activities, from golf and mountain biking, to skiing and snowboarding. With a range of accommodation, eateries and retail outlets available on the mountain and a vibrant community with regular special events, the village caters to all ages and tastes.

Nestled among the peaks of the Purcell Mountain Range, Panorama is an intimately-sized, familyfriendly mountain retreat with a close community.

The village has an affordable selection of overnight and rental accommodations, from the budget-conscious First Tracks Hostel to the comfortable convenience of the fully-stocked slopeside condos and townhouses. All resort guests enjoy access to an expansive outdoor pool area with a large warmed pool, three hot tubs, waterslide and sauna, right beside the slopes.

The winter brings snowsports enthusiasts from across the world to enjoy Panorama’s 4,000 vertical feet of skiing. The resort is known for its long, groomed runs and near 1,000 acres of backcoun-

try-style, gladed slopes in the award-winning Taynton Bowl, accessible by chairlift. The village is linked to Invermere in the winter months by the free Mountain and Valley Shuttle, which makes regular trips throughout the day and evening.

Other winter activities include heli-skiing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, sleigh rides, downhill and cross-country skiing. At the base of the ski hill is the Beckie Scott Nordic Centre, with 28 kilometres of groomed trails.

In the summer, Greywolf Golf Course’s signature holes have a spectacular alpine backdrop, making it one of the top courses in Canada for golf aficionados. Also on offer at and around Panorama at this time of year is lift-accessed mountain biking, whitewater rafting, mini-golf, fishing, horseback riding, walking trails and climbing.

From the top of the Mile One chairlift, visitors can enjoy snacks or lunch at the mountaintop Mile One Café, while viewing the majestic Mount Nelson and Mount Assiniboine and other Rockies peaks across the valley.

Other nearby attractions include Invermere, the historic village of Wilmer and the spectacular Purcell Wilderness Conservancy Provincial Park, where guide-outfitters offer hunting, hiking and wildlife viewing excursions.

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Invermere is both a popular visitor destination and a thriving business centre. The vibrant community of 3,200 residents swells during the summer months, when seasonal home owners flock to the area to take advantage of the fresh air, crystal clear waters, rugged mountain peaks and endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.

The pretty downtown district in Invermere is a hub of activity. The relaxed atmosphere allows visitors to soak up the delights of Invermere's galleries, boutiques, cafés, fine restaurants, gift and specialty shops, department, discount and grocery stores, pharmacies, bookstores, deli and bakery. The Saturday morning farmers' market is an Invermere summer staple, drawing crowds with its local arts and crafts, fresh foods, preserves, baked goods and street entertainers.

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he community of Invermere on the Lake sits on the north shore of Lake Windermere, enjoying outstanding scenic views. With the villages of Wilmer and Radium to the north and Fairmont Hot Springs to the south, Invermere enjoys a central valley location, with easy access to a wide range of recreation. The lake (actually a widening of the mighty Columbia River) connects Invermere to the community of Windermere, on the eastern shore.

tional artists. No visit to Invermere is complete without a stop at Pynelogs Cultural Centre (at Kinsmen Beach), home to the Columbia Valley Arts Council, a gift shop, a café, public art gallery and a range of musical and other performances.

The industrial park on Invermere’s northern border is home to a popular antiques store and a variety of services including auto and boat care, pet supplies, recycling and printing. Invermere has two hardware stores, one en route to the industrial park and the other at the entrance to town.

The work of talented local artists is on display at the amazing artists’ co-op called Village Arts. Nearby are two privately owned galleries, Artym and Effusion, which showcase works by local, national and interna-

Every January, Invermere hosts Canada’s only outdoor Bonspiel-on-the-Lake. The Summerlude Festival in July — which includes Valley Appreciation Day, Bull Riding in the Rockies and the Lake Windermere Regatta — is not to be missed. Canada Day (July 1st) is celebrated locally in grand style, with fireworks and outdoor fun for the whole family. The annual Lakeside Event, where dozens of paragliders and hang-

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Invermere’s Dorothy Lake is a great place to spot painted turtles basking on logs in the sun.

gliders soar from Mount Swansea to splash-land in the lake is a must-see.

Lake Windermere has two public beaches: Kinsmen Beach, just south of downtown, and James Chabot Provincial Park, on the north lake shore. Golfers can choose from 16 outstanding courses situated within 45 minutes of the town. Panorama Mountain Village, just 30 minutes west, has some great downhill skiing.

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High Country Properties and Lake Windermere Pointe. Nearby Panorama Mountain Village offers full-service resort accommodations with conference facilities nearby. There are also a range of private rentals (short and long-term) and bed and breakfast operations throughout the district.

The Visitor Centre, at the crossroads of Athalmer and Highway 93/95, and the Map Book are your best sources of information on places to stay and play.

For more information, visit www.invermere.net.

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The History of Invermere On the Lake Despite humble beginnings as a small settlement, Invermere gained the grandiose name of Copper City in 1890. Ten years later this would change to Canterbury, after the well-known cathedral city in England. The town’s identity crisis would be solved in 1909 when the name Invermere — Gaelic for “at the mouth of the lake” — was adopted. The town officially became a municipality in 1951.

Invermere’s history is well documented at the Windermere Valley Museum. There are displays on key local figures such as David Thompson and Conrad Kain, with carefully preserved documents and photographs.

Among the museum’s treasured artifacts are a dug-out Shuswap canoe, a blunderbuss gun dating back to the early fur traders, and a copy of David Thompson’s journal, of which only 500 copies were made.

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Just as today, the kids shown here in 1913 loved to swim in Taynton Bay, by Kinsmen Beach in Invermere.

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n the eastern shore of Lake Windermere sits the charming small town of Windermere, with scenic vistas and a friendly community. Rich in heritage, arts and outdoor recreation, the town is named after Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England. Located eight kilometres south of Invermere on Highway 93/95, Windermere enjoys great access to the wide range of indoor and outdoor activities in the Columbia Valley.

This growing community is popular with seasonal home owners with its range of new home subdivisions and renovation properties. The town is well stocked with facilities including a community hall, dining establishments, pub, elementary school, grocery store, highway gas stations, bowling alley, locally-grown produce sellers and amusement park.

A trip to the Windermere Art Corner uncovers valley-made wood carvings, paintings, hand-built furniture and more. Those looking for a place to rest their head will find a selection of bed and breakfasts, motels and campgrounds.

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Windermere O Self-guided scooter tours from Copper City Amusement Park are a wonderful way to see Windermere.

The tombstones tell the story of early settlers, miners and soldiers who lived in the Columbia Valley.

The beach in Windermere is the perfect place to while away the day with its pleasant green spaces, picnic tables, public washroom facilities, children's playground and swimming area. Easy access to Lake Windermere makes this a great spot for fishing, waterskiing, windsurfing, walking, swimming and sailing.

The first commercial buildings constructed in the valley were built in Windermere as early as 1883, with a number surviving to this day. Still to be seen are the Whitehouse Hotel and the old RCMP barracks. Many of Windermere's other original buildings have been converted to beautiful homes.

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If you love a good story, stop by the pretty St. Peter's Church (below) — also known as The Stolen Church.

The building was taken from the town of Donald, near Golden, by Rufus Kimpton for his wife Celina.

Dismantled and transported to the valley via rail, wagon and riverboat, the church was reassembled in Windermere in 1900. History buffs should also visit the cemetery on the beautiful Windermere Point.

With 10 golf courses on the doorstep, and another six within 45 minutes, Windermere is a popular stop for golfers. In the winter there is excellent downhill skiing at nearby Fairmont and Panorama and a 15-kilometre groomed ice skating and cross-country ski track, connecting Windermere and Invermere.

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long the eastern shore of Lake Windermere, between Windermere and Fairmont, sits the Akisqnuk First Nation community. Lake Windermere borders the western edge of Akisqnuk, while the eastern side extends to the foot of the mighty Rocky Mountains. The area stretches for 14 kilometres along Highway 93/95 and has unmatched splendour with never-ending mountain views and quick access to the sparkling waters of Lake Windermere.

The community sits on the 3272-hectare Columbia Lake Indian Reserve No.3, allotted to the Akisqnuk Band of the Ktunaxa Nation in 1884. Akisqnuk is a 300-member strong band, governed by an elected Chief and Council, with the administration headquarters located just south of Windermere.

For its members, staff provide health care, education, housing and economic development services.

Community facilities include a community centre, health centre, early learning program, business offices, softball diamond, skating rink and daycare.

The Akisqnuk Band is part of the Ktunaxa (pronounced Too-nah-ha) Nation. The nation speaks a unique language, not linked to any other native language in North America. For 10,000 years, the Ktunaxa people have lived in the Kootenays, Alberta, Montana, Washington and Idaho.

Visitors looking to spend a night under the stars can enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Lakeshore Resort and Campground, with spectacular views over Lake Windermere. The campground is maintained and run by the Akisqnuknik Development Corporation, the business arm of the band. There are sites for tents and RVs, along with two chalets available for renting. There are also several cottages for lease closer to the lakeshore.

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For those interested in hunting, Akisqnuk’s Chisel Peak Outfitting has exclusive rights to approximately 500 square miles of Rocky Mountain wilderness. These traditional hunting grounds have been used for thousands of years by the First Nations people. Guests can hunt on horseback from cabins or tent camps in remote areas. Chisel Peak also offers eco and cultural tours for visitors through East Columbia Lake, Chisel Peak, nearby hot springs and Indian baths, and Pedley Pass.

The Columbia Lake tour takes hikers on a walk of the Ktunaxa Creation Story. Legend says Natmuqcin, a giant, hit his head on the sky and fell over, creating the Rocky Mountains. Other tours pass through traditional lookouts, open meadows with panoramic views, hunting camps and archaeological sites, including pictographs. It’s a once-in-alifetime experience to learn more about the indigenous people of the region.

Nearby attractions include Windermere Lake Provincial Park, the communities of Invermere and Windermere, Windermere Valley Golf Course and Fairmont Hot Springs. Summer visitors should check out the National Aboriginal Day celebrations at the Lakeshore Campground on June 18th.

For more information, visit www.akisqnuk.org.

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Akisqnuknik Development Corporation The Akisqnuknik Development Corporation is a community-based economic development organization that operates the following businesses on behalf of the Akisqnuk First Nation.

Lakeshore Resort and Campground: Site of National Aboriginal Day Festival, Saturday, June 18th, 2011. The only campground situated on the shores of Lake Windermere contains 130 campsites in a tranquil, picturesque setting. Sites can be rented daily, weekly, monthly or yearly. For information about long-term rentals, call Lillian Rose at 250342-4409. For information about overnight rentals, call 250-342-6352.

Little Badger and Baby Badger Early Learning Program: These Montessori-style programs prepare pre-schoolers for elementary education with a curriculum based on respect for the environment, good citizenship and cross-cultural education.

Summer recreation programs are also offered. For information, call Maxine Hawes at 250-342-6331.

Aboriginal Head Start Family Program: This program offers an age-appropriate, hands-on

learning curriculum. All Head Start Programming is built upon six key components: culture and language, education, health promotion, nutrition, parent and family involvement, and social support. For information, call Kathleen Elphick at 250-342-6331.

Chisel Peak Guide Outfitters: Offers professionally guided big game hunts, horseback riding, guided eco-tours and fishing packages. For information about guided hunts, call Les Parsons at 250-421-7027. For information about guided ecotours, call Lillian Rose at 250-342-4409.

Billboards, Signs and Graphic Design: The Akisqnuknik Development Corporation is pleased to offer outdoor advertising and marketing opportunities, on reserve lands adjacent to Highway 93/95 in the Upper Columbia Valley. For more information, call Bob Ede at 250-342-4409.

Akisqnuk First Nation and the Akisqnuknik Development Corporation partner to build a positive and prosperous business environment in the Columbia Valley.

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ABOVE: Skiers can take in stunning views of the Columbia Valley from the ski lodge at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. BELOW: a range of learn-to-ski programs for kids and adults are available at the ski hill.

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For a more rustic hot spring experience, an old stone bath house sits on a knoll directly above the resort’s main parking lot. Inside are three individual bathing rooms, each with its own tub and bench.

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The celebrated mineral hot pools which first drew settlers to Fairmont can be enjoyed at one of Canada’s largest hot springs complexes, with nearly 1,000 square metres of odourless pools. The 35 to 45 degree Celsius waters sooth aching bones throughout the year, with a view of the snowcapped Rockies and Purcell peaks as the backdrop.

Other facilities at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort include a 130-room lodge with fitness and convention facilities, full-service spa, 220-site RV park, shops, riding trails, tennis courts and eco-adventure programs for the whole family. Privately owned rental accommodations can be found throughout the village.

Ancient pictographs such as these can be seen on the east side of Columbia Lake, near Fairmont. These were drawn by the Ktunaxa people who have lived and hunted in the area for thousands of years.

BELOW: Fairmont’s hot pools range from the custom-built pool complex at the resort, to this undeveloped pool found nearby.

There are two 18-hole championship golf courses (Mountainside and Riverside) offering fun and challenges to players at all levels, and a nine-hole course (Creekside) for those seeking a shorter game. All three courses have lessons and rental packages. Another nine-hole course, Coy’s Par 3, is found a few minutes south of Fairmont, along Highway 93/95.

A stroll around the village’s business district will reveal a good mix of stores and services, including a grocery store, liquor store, car wash, gift shops, gas station, and coffee shop with internet facilities.

All ages can enjoy a round of mini-golf, or a trip to the animal park and gardens at Funtasia Fun Park.

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Fairmont also offers great dining opportunities, from family-friendly meals on the sunny decks at the resort and golf courses, to convenient take-out at Tony’s Greek Grill (summer months only), to delicious dining at the Hoodoo Grill — named after the adjacent Dutch Creek Hoodoos, a spectacular landform.

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Visitors can take the easy climb to the top of the Hoodoos for amazing views across Columbia Lake.

The lake’s eastern shore is easily accessible from Fairmont, with its pebble beaches and warm summer waters providing fantastic boating, swimming and walking opportunities. Ancient pictographs drawn by the Ktunaxa (the area’s indigenous people) can be reached on the lake’s east side, although some hiking is necessary and boat access is helpful.

Other nearby activities include cross-country skiing, snowboarding and downhill skiing at the family-friendly Fairmont ski hill, fishing, bird and wildlife watching at the Columbia Lake Wetlands, horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and mountain biking, to name just a few.

For more information, visit www.FairmontHotSprings.com.

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n 1887, George Geary homesteaded the land around the natural hot springs now known as Fairmont Hot Springs. He established a post office, a stagecoach depot, a horse ranch and a sawmill. Within three years, he sold the ranch and roadhouse to Sam and Helen Brewer, an adventurous couple from Indiana. In 1909, the Brewers retired and sold their holdings to John Barnard Hankey, who named it Fairmont Hotel Springs.

A putting green, and tennis, badminton and tetherball courts soon followed. Holland bequeathed the resort to his family.

The resort changed owners several times in the 20th century. William Heap Holland, an eccentric cotton millionaire from Manchester, England, is credited with recognizing the springs’ international potential. Dazzled by the beauty of the entire region, the dapper entrepreneur drafted the Columbia Valley’s first promotional brochure — and drew scores of English tourists to the area.

In 1957, a group of investors that included Lloyd and Earl Wilder, brothers from Saskatchewan, bought the resort. Lloyd became its sole proprietor in 1965. He launched the resort’s first major expansion, a series of changes that realized William Holland’s vision of an international resort.

Since 2007, the resort has been owned by Ken Fowler Enterprises.

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Starting in 1912, Holland harnessed the springs, built a swimming pool, erected the Fairmont Hot Springs Ranch Barn (which still stands), started a restaurant, opened a campground and built bungalows.

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Canal Flats

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tractive to families and those seeking a seasonal home in their own little piece of paradise, with the convenience of the Canadian Rockies International Airport just an hour's drive away.

Supported mainly by the lumber industry, Canal Flats has expanded since its incorporation in 2004, offering affordable living with a friendly smalltown atmosphere. The village is increasingly at-

The scenery is spectacular, with plenty to do in every season: golfing, hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, whitewater rafting, camping, biking, hunting, wind-surfing, snowmobiling, crosscountry and downhill skiing. The village is the gateway to several stunning provincial parks, including Whiteswan, Thunder Hill and Top of the World, which has a beautiful valley vista.

he Village of Canal Flats sits in a picture perfect setting at the southern tip of the Columbia Valley, just off Highway 93/95. The village takes its name from the flat strip of land that it sits upon, which is intersected by an historic canal.

Columbia Lake, the source of the mighty Columbia River, is to the north and Kootenay River, to the south, with flanks of mountains to the east and west.

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The village was first known as McGillivray's Portage, named by legendary explorer and mapmaker David Thompson when he passed through the region in 1808. It was 1913 when the post oďŹƒce changed its name to Canal Flats to reflect the village's history.

That history is preserved in the remains of a canal built in 1889 to connect the Kootenay River to Columbia Lake. The canal was created by entrepreneur William Adolph Baillie-Grohman in an attempt to lower the level of Kootenay Lake, near Creston, and reclaim the 48,000 acres of sedimentrich soil left behind. The dual purpose was to open a north-south passageway for canal steamboats to complete the trip from Montana to Golden.

But the risk of flooding the Columbia River curtailed Baillie-Grohman's efforts. He had no choice but to install a lock system on the canal, defeating his dream of diverting water from Kootenay Lake.

Only two ships ever passed through the canal: the vessel Gwendoline in 1895; and the North Star in 1902.

The Village of Canal Flats has a range of local ame-

nities, including a public beach and boat launch, a hockey arena, a civic centre, a golf course, and retail shops and services.

Nearby attractions include the Dutch Creek Hoodoos, Lussier Hot Springs, Fairmont Hot Springs and the Columbia Lake Wetlands.

The range of trails winding through the nearby landscape offer hours, days or weeks of exploration. All visitors, especially history buffs, are encouraged to stroll along the accessible Source of the Columbia Greenway. This interpretive trail begins at the headwaters of the Columbia River (minutes from the village centre) and meanders through bullrush marshland, wet sedge meadows, willow and birch shrub lands, and open forests, offering excellent nature-watching opportunities.

Those seeking a true pioneering experience should visit the undeveloped, natural Lussier Hot Springs, near the 17 kilometre sign on the Whiteswan Forest Service Road.

For more information, visit www.CanalFlats.com.

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he character-packed city of Kimberley sits in beautifully forested countryside, northwest of the city of Cranbrook, and just over 100 kilometres north of the U.S. border. This charming, Bavarian-influenced city is situated on Highway 95A and enjoys quick access to the Canadian Rockies International Airport, Cranbrook and the states of Montana and Idaho.

Originally a mining town, Kimberley was named in 1896 after the famous South African diamond mine. From 1917 to 2001, Kimberley was the world’s leading producer of lead and zinc at the nearby Sullivan Mine, named for miner Pat Sullivan who helped discover its massive mineral deposits. Kimberley was incorporated in 1944 and joined together with the villages of Maryville and Chapman in November 1968 to form the City of Kimberley.

Kimberley’s popular ski hill has 80 runs to choose from, ranging from wide, smooth beginner trails to black-diamond gladed runs .

the endless kilometres of nearby, maintained trails.

The local hotels, bed and breakfasts and privately owned rentals offer comfortable, reasonably priced accommodations.

Since the closure of Sullivan Mine in 2001, the mining heritage of Kimberley has been preserved in the fascinating Sullivan Mine Interpretive Centre and Railway.

A great place to start your holiday is at the open-air Platzl mall, the historical heart of the city. Along with its charming shops and cafés, this Europeanstyle pedestrian mall boasts Canada’s biggest freestanding cuckoo clock. Happy Hans, as he’s called, is the town mascot and a bit of an opportunist: for a mere 25 cents, he’ll yodel.

With its lush surroundings and wide range of recreational opportunities, Kimberley is the perfect holiday retreat. Year-round attractions provide plenty of entertainment during your stay, from strolling through the Bavarian downtown shopping district to cross-country skiing or hiking on

In summer, Kimberley comes alive with festivals, including Julyfest, the International Old Time Accordion Championship and the Kimberley International Music and Dance Festival. There are community fairs, plays, concerts, art exhibits and more. The winter brings snowy adventures at the

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Kimberley Nordic Centre and Kimberley Alpine Resort, just minutes from the city centre. The nearby lakes, rivers and streams offer excellent fishing, rafting and boating.

Golfers will love the course at Kimberley Golf Club, which winds around towering ponderosa pines high above the St. Mary’s River, offering immaculate fairways, well-kept greens and stunning mountain views from all 18 holes.

The 18-hole Trickle Creek Golf Resort is a thrill to play as it weaves through rugged alpine terrain, crossing creeks and diving with the slopes of North Star Mountain. Bootleg Gap Golf Course is a 27hole public course (18 championship par 72 holes and nine holes par 34) that offers great fun and challenges.

The suburb of Marysville has one-of-a-kind shops and cafés, and is a must-see on the drive to Cranbrook. St. Mary’s Alpine Provincial Park awaits experienced hikers.

For more information, visit www.city.kimberley.bc.ca.

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Cranbrook

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ranbrook is the commercial and consumer centre of the East Kootenays — British Columbia’s mountain playground — and a fine place to visit. This bustling community of around 20,000 people has the best of city and country life: fine restaurants, shops, galleries, and historic attractions, all surrounded by majestic mountains and unspoiled Crown lands.

Cranbrook is situated near the junction of Highway 95 and Highway 3, with access to southern Alberta, all parts of British Columbia, and the Pacific Northwest United States.

Snow bunnies will love the six world-class ski resorts, all within a three hour drive. Fort Steele Heritage Town, just 20 minutes away, is an essential stop for those keen on history and a delight for the whole family with its steam train and wagon rides.

In 1898, the Canadian Pacific Railway chose the site to serve as the administrative centre for its Crowsnest Pass route.

The settlement that formed around the railway was incorporated in 1905 as the City of Cranbrook.

One of the best-known Cranbrook attractions is the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel (est. 1977). This renowned museum collects, restores and displays sets of vintage passenger trains, highlighting the luxury passenger train era from the late 1800s through the first half of the 20th century. Tours are available year-round.

The Fort Steele water wheel.

In order to meet the shopping needs of 70,000 people in the region, Cranbrook has a thriving central business district and two major shopping centres.

There are more than 50 restaurants, offering everything from convenient take-out to fine dining. Accommodations include 25 hotels/motels and three full-service campgrounds. Business travellers can find all the professional services they need.

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Those seeking leisure in and around Cranbrook will not be disappointed. There are many verdant golf courses, 20 parks, a recreation complex with aquatic centre, three ice rinks, a curling rink, a performing arts theatre, movie theatres and more. Clear mountain lakes dotted throughout the area offer great fishing, and there are plenty of well-maintained trails for bird watching, hiking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.

The city has a diverse economy, with forestry, mining, rail travel, transportation, industrial service and supply, manufacturing and an ever-increasing number of tourism programs. There are 14 public

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schools, the College of the Rockies and the East Kootenay Regional Hospital. Cranbrook is a city of urban conveniences in a spectacular rural setting.

The Canadian Rockies International Airport is situated 15 kilometres west of Cranbrook, on Highway 95A, with regular services to Vancouver, Vancouver Island and Calgary.

In 1926 Cranbrook made headlines across the world when a group of 14 elephants escaped from a visiting circus. It took 39 days to recapture them all. This downtown monument commemorates the Great Cranbrook Elephant Hunt.

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fter exploring the delights of your own little corner of the Columbia Valley, you'll be eager for more. Within easy driving distance of each community are one-day trips to suit all tastes and requirements, from historical tours by steam train or buggy, to exploration of the wilderness of Kootenay National Park.

At the very top of the valley, just over 1.5 hours north of Invermere, you'll find the four-season paradise of Golden, with a huge selection of activities and amenities. There’s so much to do year-round: heli-skiing and cat skiing, backcountry climbing and hiking, fly fishing and golfing. Your only problem will be narrowing down your options, but the Golden Visitor Centre can help.

The easy drive up to Golden along Highway 95 offers spectacular views of the Rockies to the east and the Purcell Mountains to the west. Between Invermere and Golden are the Columbia River Wetlands, the longest continuous wetlands in North America, with wildlife watching opportunities galore. The peaceful communities of Edgewater, Spur Valley, Brisco and Spillimacheen can also be explored along the way. If you love chili, time your trip to coincide with Spilli Chili, the annual chilimaking contest held every June.

To take in the majesty of Bugaboo Glacier Provincial Park, turn west on Brisco Road just south of Brisco.

You’ll need four-wheel-drive for this adventure. The Bugaboos are beautiful and rich in history, but they're also rugged.

The terrain is best suited to experienced mountaineers and skiers.

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If you want to explore the valley's centre take the chance to soothe your bones at Radium Hot Springs (20 minutes north of Invermere and 1.5 hours south of Golden), which has the largest natural hot pools in Canada. If exploration is your thing, you'll love the easy access west along Highway 93 into Kootenay National Park. The Parks Visitor Centre in downtown Radium can provide maps, hiking guides, park fishing licenses and more.

The pretty and historic village of Wilmer, a few minutes north of Invermere (take the Panorama Drive turning just after Athalmer Bridge) is a delightful sightseeing spot.

At the heart of the valley you'll find the lovely community of Invermere on the Lake, with beautiful views across Lake Windermere. The public beaches (two in Invermere, one in Windermere) make for a pleasant place to enjoy sunshine and a swim, or maybe a few hours of boating. Canoes and kayaks can be rented from Columbia River Outfitters in Invermere, and paddled through the wetlands and Lake Windermere. Also popular on the lake is windsurfing, wakeboarding, waterskiing, tubing and sea-dooing — with boat and equipment rentals available in Invermere.

The lake connects Invermere to the charm-filled community of Windermere (10 minutes south by road from Invermere), home of the famed Stolen Church. On the eastern side of the highway is the Akisqnuk First Nation community, one of two local Aboriginal bands.

Akisqnuk's Chisel Peak Outfitting company can take you on

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Day Trips

In the valley's southern end you simply must pay a visit to the legendary Fairmont Hot Springs (20 minutes south of Invermere). This friendly resort town has both maintained pools and a natural hot springs waterfall and undeveloped pool.

Continuing south along Highway 93/95 you'll quickly spot the beautiful Columbia Lake, which stretches all the way down to Canal Flats (30 minutes south of Fairmont). There you’ll find the trailhead of the Source of the Columbia Greenway, the 1.5 kilometre interpretive trail at the mouth of the Columbia River.

Canal Flats public beach in Tilley Memorial Park is a favourite among Canal Flats residents, with its boat launch, washroom facilities and swimming area.

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South of Canal Flats you’ll reach three stunning provincial parks: Top of the World, Whiteswan and Premier Lake. The latter have public beaches and campsites, but for each the drive in takes about 20 minutes. The all-natural Lussier Hot Springs are well worth a stop (with appropriate footwear), as is pretty Wasa Lake. Fort Steele Heritage Town, just before the turnoff to Cranbrook, is a must-stop for history buffs with its wagon and steam train rides.

Cranbrook, two hours south of Invermere, is the biggest city in southeastern British Columbia, with all the amenities you'll want, but if you've got time for just one stop, make it the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel, the best museum of its kind in Canada.

To round off your trip, take Highway 95A west from Cranbrook to see the characterful city of Kimberley, which is rich in history, public events and year-round activities. Kimberley Visitor Centre has all the details.

ABOVE: the original Fort Steele Water Works Tower is a recognizable landmark on the drive to Cranbrook.

BELOW: The beautiful jagged peaks of the Bugaboos draw climbers from around the world with their challenging trails and terrain.

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historical and cultural tours of traditional hunting grounds used by the First Nations for thousands of years.

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The 22nd Annual Columbia Valley

Classic Show and Shine Radium Hot Springs • September 16th-17th, 2011

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he Columbia Valley Classic Show and Shine has been a popular part of the summer line-up in Radium Hot Springs since 1989. It started out small, with fewer than a hundred cars and trucks, no food or crafts vendors and a modest public turnout.

The 22nd annual show gets underway on Friday, September 16th with registration from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Radium Seniors’ Hall. The show and shine portion of the event is held on Saturday, September 17th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the driving range of the Springs Golf Course.

At 4 p.m. on Saturday, the vehicles will leave the golf course and turn left onto Columbia Avenue, right onto Forsters Landing Road, and right again onto Highway 93/95 towards Invermere. The procession will cruise past the Invermere Hospital (on 10th Avenue) at approximately 4:30 p.m.

“That first show was huge fun,” recalls Linda Barkley, who attended with husband Cliff. “The event is much bigger now, of course, but it still has the same wonderful feel. It’s still a group of classic car owners who love to get together and talk about cars.”

Today, the Columbia Valley Classic Show and Shine is held on the third weekend in September in beautiful Radium. More than 800 classic car owners take part, and the event draws visitors from across western Canada and the northwestern United States.

A wide variety of festivities are being planned along with the classic car show. For a full schedule of all of the weekend’s events, call the Radium Hot Springs Visitor Centre at its toll-free number, 1-888-347-9331.

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For the Barkleys, it’s an opportunity to show off one of their vintage vehicles and mingle with visitors and their fellow members of the Columbia Valley Classic Cars Club. The Barkleys own “a bunch” of classic cars, including a 1930 Chevrolet Coupe, a 1956 GMC pick-up truck, a 1959 Mercury and a 1965 GTO.

Following the day’s fun will be an after-show dance from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Invermere Curling Centre. Tickets cost around $20 and will be available at the car show registration booth and the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce. A free shuttle will travel from Radium to the dance in Invermere.

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Things to Do Visitor Centres

Art Galleries

The valley has a wonderful array of art galleries and studios. Local artists are well represented at the privately owned galleries, at the Village Arts Co-op in Invermere, and at the public art gallery at Pynelogs Cultural Centre in Invermere. You’ll also find an impressive selection of works by local and international artists at Invermere's Artym Gallery and Effusion Art Gallery. Art demonstrations are held throughout the year.

Athletic Events

Challenge yourself by entering any or all of the recreational races held annually in the valley. Choose from the Heart of the Rockies Triathlon, the annual Lakeside Event (hang gliding and paragliding), Loop the Lake, the Headbanger Trail Challenge and many more.

Beaches and Parks

Enjoy a picnic at the beautiful public beaches of the Columbia Valley. Our lakes are crystal clear and provide the perfect spot for swimming, boating or relaxation.

In Invermere try Kinsmen Beach at the south end of downtown or James Chabot Provincial Park on the north shore of Lake Windermere. Windermere Beach and the beach at Tilley Memorial Park in Canal Flats are also popular — and spectacular — spots. All have swimming areas, some have playground equipment, and each has shady areas under the trees. Ask at any Visitor Information Centre for public beaches and playgrounds in other valley locations.

Bighorn Sheep Monument

Rick Taylor’s Heading for Radium monument is a life-sized statue of Radium’s most endearing residents: the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep. While in Radium, you’ll enjoy watching these majestic creatures stroll through the village. Ask about the Head Banger Tours, held every fall.

Bird Watching

The valley is a bird watcher’s paradise. Over 265 species of birds have been recorded in a 150-kilometre stretch of the Columbia River Wetlands.

Flanked by grasslands, forest, alpine meadows and rocky crags, this Serengeti of the North, as it is sometimes called, is protected under the Ramsar Convention because it supports abundant wildlife and provides spectacular vistas for bird watching.

Don’t miss the annual Wings Over the Rockies, a week-long festival celebrating birds and their habitat, held in May.

Bonspiel on the Lake

Canada’s only known outdoor bonspiel is held every January at Kinsmen Beach on Lake Windermere. Visitors are welcome to participate, or to simply come out and watch the fun. Hot food and drinks are available.

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ABOVE: Curling is an extremely popular winter sport, with Canada’s only known outdoor bonspiel happening each January in Invermere.

LEFT: In the summer Lake Windermere is an excellent spot for wakeboarding and all kinds of watersports.

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Upon arriving in the valley, head first to the closest Visitor Centre, for detailed information about all the exciting activities listed here. These can be found in the communities of Golden, Radium Hot Springs, Invermere and Kimberley. The friendly staff will provide you with a wealth of information to kick-start your holiday.

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The Columbia River Wetlands are best enjoyed by boat.

Camping

Being among the towering mountain peaks is what makes your outdoor camping adventure so exciting. With a choice of campgrounds close to resorts, golf courses, rivers and creeks, adventure parks and restaurants, the valley has a campsite for everyone.

Prices are very reasonable and the scenery is magnificent. For a list of campgrounds in the local area see page 63.

Canoeing and Kayaking

For the best way to explore the spectacular Columbia River Wetlands, try out your paddling skills in a kayak or canoe. Available from Columbia River Outfitters (just beside Athalmer bridge in Invermere) are self-guided or interpretative tours. From a couple of hours to a full day, you can enjoy a gentle, scenic float through the beautiful wetlands, spotting the hundreds of species of animals and plants along the way.

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A classic car lover's paradise: the Columbia Valley Classic Show and Shine is held every September in Radium. It attracts people from all over western Canada, and is one of the valley’s signature events.

Around 800 classic cars participate — almost every make and model of car and truck. See page 38 for more.

David Thompson Monument

Catch a Movie at the Toby Theatre

At the end of a long day in the great outdoors, drop by the Toby Theatre in downtown Invermere for a unique moviegoing experience. This 60-year-old theatre — open Wednesday to Saturday — is one of the few independently owned movie theatres still operating in Canada. Oh, and the popcorn is delicious too!

18-Hole Miniature Golf Go-Kart Track Water Bumper Boats Hw y. 93/95 • Windermere • (250) 342-3640

Fur trader, explorer and mapmaker David Thompson (1770-1857) was one of the greatest land geographer in the history of North America. He arrived in the Columbia Valley in 1807 and then spent several years trading with the Ktunaxa Nation and travelling and mapping the Columbia and Kootenay Valleys. A bronze statue of Thompson and his wife Charlotte Small at Invermere’s Pothole Park welcomes visitors downtown.

Explore the Backcountry

There are plenty of back roads to explore for fishing, camping and hiking. Always map out your route and let others know where you’ll be going and how long you expect to be gone. Be cautious driving in the bush: logging and rock trucks also use the rugged roads.

Farmers’ Markets

In the summer months, visit the farmers’ markets in Invermere, Radium, Edgewater, Kimberley and Golden. You’ll find fresh produce, baked goods, crafts, flowers and entertainment in a traditional market setting. You can spend an entire morning shopping and chatting with the locals at the market, while musicians provide the soundtrack.

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Classic Car Show

Glass Blowing

Bavin Glassworks in Athalmer stages free glass blowing demonstrations every Thursday from March through October. These educational demos are fun and interesting to watch. The talented artisans use ancient tools and techniques to create unique art pieces. Afterward, take a stroll through the gallery to find the perfect piece of glass art to take home.

Fishing

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Mount Nelson Skatepark has a large choice of rails, jumps and ledges..

The valley’s lakes, streams and rivers make for incredible fishing. Whitefish, Bass, Kokanee, Dolly Varden, Rainbow Trout and Ling Cod all thrive here. Ice fishing is great fun, especially if you’ve never tried it. During the winter months, you’ll see ice huts scattered across Lake Windermere.

Geocaching

Geocaching is a fantastic, eco-friendly way to explore local historical locations, geological features, tourist attractions and some amazing hidden gems.

Armed with a Global Positioning System, you feed in geocache coordinates and use them to seek out hidden containers, removing one item and leaving one behind for future treasure hunters. Visit www. bcrockiestreasuretrails.com for a list of local geocache coordinates.

The valley is a mecca for golfers, with 16 courses situated within minutes of each other. From fun mini golf to a challenging 18-hole game we’ve got it all. See the Golf section of the Columbia Valley Map Book for the list, and for suggestions on how to choose the course that will bring out your best game. For fun, why not participate in the snow golf tournament held every February on Lake Windermere?

Grind a rail at Mount Nelson Skatepark

Skateboarders and rollerbladers travel from miles around to grind the rails and catch some air in Invermere's Mount Nelson Skatepark — the largest skatepark in the region. It features an expansive plaza, large bowl and obstacle terrain, with grinding rails (from beginner to advanced), ledges, hips and gaps.

Guided Hunts and Tours

A variety of Columbia Valley outfitters offer professionally guided big game hunts, summer horseback trail riding, guided fishing and hiking trips, wildlife viewing and eco-tours. Explore hidden corners of the backcountry with locals who know all of the best spots.

Four Rivers ~ Lots of Choices!

Whether it’s challenging whitewater, family rafting or wetland float trips – Kootenay River Runners will fulfill your spirit of adventure!

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Hang Gliding and Paragliding

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The valley has some of the world’s best sites for hang gliding and paragliding. Check out Mount Seven in Golden, a site best suited to advanced gliders, Mount Swansea in Invermere or the Panorama Flying Site, which is located at the ski resort just 30 minutes west of Invermere. All offer stunning scenery and spectacular thrills.

Hike the Hoodoos

Hiking

Some of the best mountain hiking trails in the world are found in the Canadian Rockies and the Purcells. Kootenay National Park has a network of trails, with varying levels of difficulty.

The complete list is available from the Radium Hot Springs Visitor Centre. If you prefer flatter ground, try any of the Columbia River Greenways, a network of hiking/biking trails stretching from Golden to Canal Flats. History buffs will enjoy the interpretive panels along the pathways. See pages 46 and 47 for more.

ABOVE: The annual Lakeside Event draws crowds to James Chabot Beach to watch pilots splash down in Lake Windermere. BELOW: The Dutch Creek Hoodoos are a spectacular landform near Fairmont.

Mountain Biking

The valley has some of the best mountain biking trails in Canada. From the low-lying valley floor to the steep summits, there is something for bikers at all levels of fitness and experience.

Be sure to ask about the level of skill required for each trail.

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The Dutch Creek Hoodoos are impressive and unique landforms created by rain-wash and erosion, just south of Fairmont Hot Springs. A short, easy hike to the top provides magnificent views of the village, the Rocky Mountains, Columbia Lake and fast-flowing Dutch Creek at the foot of the cliff. Be sure to take your camera and some drinking water.

Swimwear and beach accessories for the whole family.

Invermere : 12th Street beside the Post Office Fairmont: 5019 Fairmont Resort Rd Fairmont Village on the way to the pools.

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Outdoor Fitness Equipment

New to Invermere and Radium Hot Springs is a fantastic array of outdoor fitness equipment, from elliptical trainers to shoulder and leg presses. If you hate to miss a gym session while enjoying your trip to the Columbia Valley then pop down to Mount Nelson Athletic Park in Invermere or Radium's Legends Park and enjoy a free workout in the sunshine with a gorgeous mountain view.

Rafting and Floating

For the adventurous, a wild and wet whitewater rafting trip is sure to get the adrenaline flowing. If you’re looking for something a little tamer, a float trip is the way to go. A day on the water is fun no matter your age or athletic prowess. And don’t worry if it’s overcast or raining, rafting is a blast in any weather. Kootenay River Runners in Radium Hot Springs offer trips on Toby Creek, Kicking Horse and Kootenay Rivers.

Mountain Climbing

Experienced rock climbers and mountaineers can choose anything from small crags to worldclass alpine climbs in a region known for its range of choices. Golden is a mecca for climbers from around the world. There are also terrific climbs throughout the Rockies and Purcells, including the historic Conrad Kain route up the Bugaboo Spire.

Sightseeing in the National and Provincial Parks

From Golden to Cranbrook, beautiful national and provincial parks surround our cities, towns and villages. Each of these parks presents a wealth of opportunities for fun and adventure, or simply strolling and sightseeing. The scenery is spectacular and all the parks are abundant with wildlife. Don’t forget your camera.

Photo by Kate Irwin © Misko Publishng

ABOVE: World-class rock climbing can be found throughout the Columbia Valley.

BELOW: Mount Nelson Athletic Park has a huge array of free, outdoor fitness equipment.

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Aurora Mountain sits beside this spectacular lake near Marvel Pass, on the boundary of Assiniboine Provincial Park.

BELOW: The Lake Windermere Whiteway is a popular cross-country ski track, stretching 15 kilometres around Lake.Windermere.

Skiing: Cross-country and Downhill

There are well-groomed cross-country ski trails scattered throughout the valley. For downhill adventures, try the beautiful Panorama Mountain Village, 30 minutes west of Invermere, the famed Kicking Horse Resort, near Golden, and the family-friendly ski hill at Fairmont Hot Springs. There is no better way to witness the splendour of the mountains than swooping down the slopes, kicking up fluffy clouds of powdery snow.

Snowmobiling

With so many rivers and lakes in the valley, the potential for fun is endless. Swimming, boating, canoeing, kayaking, water-skiing, jet-skiing, wakeboarding and windsurfing are just a few of the possibilities. Boats and other equipment can be rented in Invermere. Be sure to ask whether powerboats are permitted.

Winter Fun on the Whiteway

Lake Windermere offers public ice skating and ice fishing, with access from Kinsmen Beach south of downtown Invermere. There is plenty of parking available. Take your cross-country skis along and try out the well-kept tracks that loops the northern end of the lake. There are tracks set and maintained for cross-country, skate-ski and ice skating. It’s a fun day for the whole family.

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Get ready for the ride of your life! Our majestic mountains, rugged backcountry and groomed trails are the best places to enjoy this fun winter sport. Guided tours are available in some places.

Some trails are more challenging than others, so be sure to ask about the level of experience required.

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he Columbia Valley's trail networks stretch across thousands of kilometres of some of the world's most spectacular scenery. Looping switchbacks will take you breathlessly to the top of the valley's highest peaks. Gentle interpretative trails, with wheelchair access, offer a relaxing amble and interesting tidbits of local knowledge. Take your choice of mountain ranges, you can hike, bike or ride throughout the Rockies and the Purcells.

By Foot There are endless trails winding through the landscape of the valley which range from short walks to strenuous multi-day treks. The casual ambler will enjoy the 1.5 kilometre Source of the Columbia Pathway near Canal Flats. In Invermere, the gentle Columbia Valley Botanical Gardens Trail passes

by Dorothy Lake and explores the community heritage garden. In Kootenay National Park interpretive trails with trailside exhibits can be found at the Continental Divide, Marble Canyon, Olive Lake and Redstreak Campground. The history-rich Paint Pots Trail (86 kilometres north of Radium) is well worth seeing and is wheelchair accessible.

Those seeking a more of a challenge should try the Pedley Pass Trail near Windermere (3 hour round trip), Lower Bugaboo Falls in Bugaboo Provincial Park (1 hour round trip), Gorman Lake near Golden (2 hour round trip), the range of hikes at Mount Seven near Golden, Cranbrook Community Forest or the routes winding through Kimberley Nature Park.

For a strenuous day-long trip try the Lake of the Hanging Glacier in Kootenay National Park;

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The valley’s summer trails

Septet Pass, Chalice Creek or Conrad Kain Hut Trail in Bugaboo Provincial Park; Kindersley Summit, near Radium Hot Springs; Fisher Peak, near Cranbrook; or Mummery Glacier Trail, near Golden. For overnight trips The Rockwall Trail in Kootenay National Park is one of the most beautiful multi-day backcountry hikes in the Canadian Rockies.

Mountain Biking The valley is a mountain biker's paradise. In the northern tip try the Mount Seven Trails or Moonraker Trails near Golden. In the valley’s centre, the lift-accessed trails at Panorama Mountain Village are delightful, from wide cruisers to tough single tracks and a jumps and drops park. Bike rentals and lessons are available from Panorama. Mount Swansea, near Invermere, features seven downhill trails with plenty of challenges including steep descents and large jumps. Nipika Mountain Resort, near Radium, has an extensive trail network. Kootenay National Park, east of Radium, is criss-crossed with old fire roads traditionally used to aid wildfire suppression, these back roads are now popular with cycling enthusiasts.

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In Fairmont Hot Springs check out the 15+ kilometres of trails including the Waterfall Trail, Cross-country Ski Trail and Historical Trail. Further south, two mountain biking trail networks can be found near Cranbrook: 25 kilometres of trails at the South Star Recreation Trails and several trails at the Community Forest. Isadore Canyon, on the north edge of Cranbrook is an old railway bed that's great for mountain biking. In Kimberley try Kimberley Nature Park with its easy trail access from downtown, or Lois Creek.

Horseback Riding

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Horseback travel has been a traditional means of access and transportation in the Rockies for more than a century.

There are numerous spots, from the northern tip of the valley to Kimberley and Cranbrook in the south, where you can find well-trained mules and horses and friendly, experienced guides. From novice to expert rider, you'll be able to mount your steed and set off to enjoy some of the stunning backcountry trails. Rides range from scenic one-hour trips to multi-day camping excursions for experienced riders. While public horse use is allowed on some trails, a majority of trail traffic is from professional outfitters.

ATV and quad biking The Columbia Valley has endless miles of forest service roads and old logging roads which are perfect for All Terrain Vehicles. The trails meander up to old mine sites, through beautiful Crown Lands, and to the top of towering peaks. The Paradise Mine road, found 18 kilometres south west of Invermere just off Toby Creek Road, is a popular scenic trip for off-roaders keen to explore the remnants of an early 1900s silver mine. The Steamboat Mountain trail near Brisco is a technical but manageable ride if you stay on forestry roads. In a wilderness setting west of Radium you’ll find Frances Creek/ Lead Queen Mine, with plenty of challenging terrain and wildlife viewing. Anyone riding in the area needs a valid licence and third-party liability insurance.

ABOVE LEFT: Two hikers enjoy an evening at Pedley Pass, a short, well-defined trail near Invermere, which takes around two hours. TOP: The Columbia Valley’s many hiking trails are best explored with a friend or in a group. BOTTOM: Quad biking at Tiger Pass, near Francis Creek.

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The valley’s winter trails

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n the winter months the Columbia Valley becomes a gigantic snowy playground for snowmobilers, ski tourers, showshoers, cross-country skiers and more. With Nordic centres found in Golden, Invermere, Panorama, Kimberley and Cranbrook, your toughest decision will be where to explore first.

Whether you seek flat, groomed trails or backcountry exploration, you’ll find the Columbia Valley more than accommodating.

Snowmobiling

Cross-Country Skiing

With its moderate to extreme mountain terrain, light dry snow and eye-popping scenery, the Columbia Valley is a mecca for snowmobilers at every level.

First, drop by the nearest Visitor Centre for a map of the local trails, avalanche risk areas and off-limit zones. Golden has some of the best trails in Canada, including Quartz Creek, Gorman, Silent Pass, Hope Creek, Susan Lake and Chatter Creek. The West Bench Trail features 100 kilometres of logging roads and powder playgrounds. Rocky Point Creek near Brisco is a steep and challenging six-kilometre trail that gains over 900 metres in elevation.

This popular pastime is a great way to see the fantastic Columbia Valley countryside under your own steam. Up near Edgewater is the Baptiste Lake Trail System, offering 16 kilometres of trails in gently rolling terrain for a $4 daily fee. If you’re based in Radium, Radium Resort sets around three kilometres of classic ski tracks around the golf course, accessed via the parking lot adjacent to the main Resort Lodge.

The Greywolf Nordic Centre at Panorama Mountain Village has more than 20 kilometres of trails, snowshoe and ski rentals and a waxing hut. There’s also a warming hut on the Delphine loop. If flat terrain is more your thing then be sure to visit the Invermere Whiteway, a 15-kilometre groomed loop around Lake Windermere, with tracks for cross-country, skate-skiing and ice skating. Dawn Mountain Nordic trails in Golden and the Kimberley Nordic network are also well worth a visit.

Further south, near Canal Flats, the Doctor Creek route offers moderate to advanced riding along an abandoned mining road.

Near Cranbrook try the Lumberton area, Perry Creek, Moyie, Gold Creek, Teepee Creek and Cliff Lake. The Bull River and Wild Horse routes are recommended for experienced riders only.

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Mid-valley, The Forster Creek route near Radium Hot Springs offers advanced-level riding through alpine meadows to the scenic Thunderwater and Whirlpool Lakes. Just south of Invermere, the Brewer Creek trail offers moderate alpine riding alongside the creek to open meadows and Mineral/Brewer Pass. Less explored but no less beautiful is the McDonald Creek route.

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Dog Sledding In Golden, Panorama and Kimberley you can settle into your sled as a team of dogs take you gliding silently over hill and dale. Racing along trails through the trees with your very own dog sled team is not only fun, it's eco-friendly too. Check with your nearby Visitor Centre for more details.

Snowshoeing Modern day snowshoeing is a popular part of winter exercise routines, often used by runners and hikers who want to stay active in the colder months and enjoy the fresh air and gorgeous mountain scenery. Ski resorts make good starting point for snowshoers with Panorama Mountain Village, Kicking Horse Mountain Village and Kimberley Alpine Resort offering guided treks for all ability levels. The ski hill at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is another good option. The world really is your oyster once you strap a pair of snowshoes on. To find your feet, rent some snowshoes in Invermere and try some of the paths around town.

Other good trips are the Johnson Trails near Lake Lillian, the Greenways Trail system at Dry Gulch

and the Bird Sanctuary just north of Wilmer The best snowshoeing in Kootenay National Park is found in the northern end. For shorter hikes try Fireweed and Paint Pot trails; for longer and more challenging trips try the Ochre Creek and Stanley Glacier trails.

Ski Touring The beautiful valley backcountry is awe-inspiring with its frosted peaks, deep powder snow and peaceful solitude. Knowledge is power when it comes to backcountry exploration and ski touring should not be attempted without first checking at the closest Visitor Centre for current snow conditions and avalanche warnings. Backcountry experience, or a knowledgeable guide, is essential and proper safety equipment including transceivers must always be carried. In the area near Golden there are more than 20 backcountry lodges to choose from in three mountain ranges: The Purcells, Selkirks and Rockies. In the central Columbia Valley lodges can be found to the east of Radium Hot Springs. Towards the valley's southern end there are backcountry cabins less than an hour west of Canal Flats and a single hut to the northwest of Kimberley. Many backcountry lodges can only be accessed by helicopter and require pre-booking.

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Kootenay

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here else on earth can you drive past glaciers and cacti, photograph mountains and wildlife, and enjoy a soak in Canada’s largest natural hot springs? All of this and more is possible in Canada’s majestic Kootenay National Park. 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of Parks Canada and there is no better time to experience this awe-inspiring place.

Set in the stunning Kootenay and Columbia Valleys, Kootenay National Park is a protected area of 140,000 hectares of grasslands, forests, towering peaks, hanging glaciers, jagged chasms and colourful mineral pools. Steeped in both human and natural history, Kootenay is part of the larger UNESCO Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site, with Yoho, Banff, and Jasper National Parks.

Archaeological evidence suggests that the park's mountain passes and river valleys were Aboriginal trading routes for thousands of years. History tells us that the First Nations and early European pioneers used the Paint Pots — ochre mud beds found 82 kilometres north of Radium Hot Springs — for important ceremonies and trade.

The park as it stands today was created in 1920 as part of an agreement between the province and the Dominion of Canada. The federal government agreed to build the Banff/Windermere Highway (#93) on the condition that eight kilometres of land on either side be preserved as parkland.

When driving through the park on Highway 93 there are three major scenic viewpoints at Continental Divide, Kootenay Valley and Hector Gorge. There are also numerous stopping areas from which you can explore the many hiking trails that the park is famous for. The short but challenging Juniper Trail is a good option for those seeking a visually stunning adventure near Radium, while the Rockwall Trail is one of the most beautiful multi-day backcountry hikes in the Rockies. For more on hiking in Kootenay National Park, check out the Summer Trails section on pages 46 and 47.

With 11 picnic areas and four seasonal campgrounds, the park offers visitors a wide range of day-use and overnight options: Redstreak, near Radium; McLeod Meadows, 26 kilometres north of Radium; Crook’s Meadow, 34 kilometres north of Radium; and Marble Canyon, 69 kilometres north of Radium, all offer water, fire-pit and washroom facilities. Campers at Redstreak can enjoy an evening presentation from a Parks interpreter, who will share their intimate knowledge of the area.

Photo © Dani Tschudin • Visual Exposures

This beautiful, unspoiled area is filled with wildlife and the often-spotted Rocky Mountain Bighorn

Sheep are some of the park's bestloved residents. Also seen regularly are mountain goats, deer, elk, moose and black bears. You can even spot the occasional grizzly on the avalanche slopes.

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Photo Š Joe Lucas Helmet Creek Cabin, sits deep within Kootenay National Park with a spectacular view of Helmet Falls.

Accommodations are also available at the Kootenay Park Lodge, and south of the park at the motels, hotels, bed and breakfasts and private rentals in the Village of Radium Hot Springs, home to the largest naturally occurring hot pools in Canada.

Guide, with opening dates and restrictions, can be found, along with fishing licenses, at the Kootenay National Park Visitor Centre in Radium. Canoeing is allowed on the fast flowing Kootenay River, but recommended only for experienced paddlers.

During the day, outdoor enthusiasts can explore to their heart's content. The area is ripe with trails for walking, hiking, biking, snowmobiling and cross country skiing. Mountain bikers are encouraged to try out the extensive fire roads dotted throughout the park. Traditionally used and maintained to aid wildfire suppression, these back roads are now popular with cycling enthusiasts. Many trails start near the Kootenay Crossing Warden Station.

Other notable features as you drive through the park include the fire-affected landscapes in the northern end. During a single day in July 2003, lightning started five different fires in Kootenay and Banff National Parks, which eventually merged into one, burning 12.6 percent of Kootenay National Park. The breathtaking beauty of these fireaffected landscapes can be viewed from trails such as the Great Divide, Stanley Glacier, Hawk Creek and Numa Falls. When a flood of mineral-rich ash and sunlight blanketed the forest floor after the fires, the area became abundant in plants — and one of the best places in the park to spot wildlife.

The sparkling rivers and lakes of the park are fantastic for anglers, but a National Parks fishing permit is required. The Mountain Parks Fishing Kootenay National Park Visitor Centre Highway 93, Radium Hot Springs 250-347-9505 www.pc.gc.ca/kootenay

Radium Hot Springs Visitor Centre 7556 Main Street 250-347-9331 Toll-free 1-888-347-9331 www.RadiumHotSprings.com

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Radium Hot Springs

250-347-9726

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Golf

In the Columbia Valley

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eople flock to the Columbia Valley for a variety of reasons, but undoubtably one of the biggest draws is our fantastic range of golfing. This golfer’s paradise has 16 varied courses in some of the most beautiful surroundings you'll ever swing a club. From Golden Golf Club in the north to St. Eugene Resort in the south, you can find some of Canada's best golfing. Combine that with the warm, friendly valley community and exceptional service, and — well, why would you play anywhere else?

“One of our strengths as a destination is not only the quality of the golf courses, but the range,” says Chad Thomlinson, of the Columbia Valley Golf Trail. “We can cater to recreational weekend golfers or first-timers at our Par 3 courses, we have a nice tier above that for those who golf more regularly and very high quality top-end courses too.”

More than 36 holes of golf.

• CPGA Teaching Academy Lessons & Clinics • Tim Hortons Junior Camps & Nike Junior Camps • Thursday Ladies Nights - Clinic, 9 holes golf and social

• Fully Stocked Golf Shop Exclusive Nike Partnership • Nike Club Rentals - $20 • The View Restaurant - Fully Licensed • Catering by Anne Riches

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Play 18 holes… Play 27 more FREE! Hole 18 at Eagle Ranch Golf Resort has a spectacular view of the Columbia Valley.

Riverside • Mountainside • Creekside

Everything you want and need is here: online teetime bookings, affordable fees, plenty of driving ranges, full-service pro shops with knowledgeable staff and fully-licensed clubhouses with great food and brisk, friendly service. Golf vacation packages are available and most courses have lessons and rentals. Best of all, you’ll meet players from all over the world who share your love of the game.

Play 45 holes in 48 hours including power cart, from only $99 before July 17, 2011.

Check website for offer details and other deals! Restrictions apply.

Call 250.345.6070 or 1.800.665.2112 fairmonthotsprings.com

Elevate Your Game No other golf course has so brilliantly embraced its enchanting canyon setting, integrating perfectly with the natural landscape to create a golf experience far above the ordinary. With unparalleled views of the Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges, the award winning playing conditions will make your game soar and your dreams take flight.

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If you’re on a family vacation, you’ll want a familyfriendly course. Children are welcome at all the valley’s golf clubs, but some courses are longer and more challenging than others and better suited to mature players. Call ahead.

You needn’t be a player to dine, but a delicious meal is a great way to celebrate a satisfying round.

Club restaurants offer everything from a sandwich on the run, to fine cuisine prepared by world-class chefs. Some have private banquet facilities.

At the end of a long day on the links, nothing goes down better than good food. Some of the best restaurants in the valley are associated with golf courses.

Wherever you play in the valley, be sure to have your camera on hand. The scenery is so spectacular it’s hard to keep your eye on the ball.

“One of the unique attributes of golfing here is the beauty and wilderness and how close you are to nature,” Mr. Thomlinson adds.

“Almost every one of our welldesigned, high quality courses is nestled against the foot of the Rockies or Purcells.”

And you needn’t confine yourself to the valley: just a little farther south, the cities of Cranbrook and Kimberley also offer great golfing. The backdrop is stunning once again and the golfing is great. Enjoy your game!

Photo © Tracy Connery

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Golf Guide TEES

NAME & DESCRIPTION

YARDS

TEES

PAR

RATING

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PAR

RATING

SLOPE

6807 6541 5770 5770 4945 4945

70 70 70 70 70 70

71.4 70.0 66.3 72.7 62.6 67.0

124 121 116 124 (L) 105 113 (L)

Black Blue White White Copper Copper

5122 4755 4353 4353 3827 3827

62 62 62 62 62 62

63.5 61.2 59.5 62.0 57.7 59.6

104 101 97 99 (L) 91 95 (L)

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Copper Point Golf Club - 250-341-3392 GOLF TRAIL

Carved from the natural beauty of the land, Copper Point is the essence of exceptional golf. The spectacular backdrop of the Kootenay Rockies provides a golf experience that offers dramatic elevation changes, lush fairways, strategically placed bunkers and undulating greens. With legendary hospitality, an exquisite clubhouse and a full-service restaurant and golf academy, Copper Point is a must play in the Columbia Valley.

Black Blue White White Copper Copper

The Ridge at Copper Point - 250-341-3392 GOLF TRAIL

The Ridge, Copper Point’s 18-hole Masters-style course, offers breathtaking mountain views and takes full advantage of the character-filled terrain it’s situated on. Featuring full length par 3 and 4 holes, the innovative design of The Ridge maintains that “just right” blend of playability and challenge and provides a golf experience that is truly unique to the area.

Coy’s Par 3 - 250-345-6504 Coy’s Par 3 is a picturesque and challenging 9 hole course that meanders through an old farmstead. This is one of the Valley’s original par 3 courses with remarkable views and beautiful flowers throughout the whole course. Coy’s Par 3 offers putting facilities, licensed clubhouse, cart and club rentals and a new driving range.

Creekside Par 3 at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort - 250-345-6660 Designed by Bill Newis, the 9-hole, par 3 Creekside course at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is great fun to play. Nestled between Mountainside and Riverside with three sets of tees, challenging ponds and large undulating greens, this short course is ideal for novices and families, as well as for experienced golfers honing their skills.

Blue White Red

1063 891 728

27 27 27

Black Blue White Red

6646 6239 5809 5020

72 72 72 72

White

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Eagle Ranch Golf Resort - 1-877-877-3889 GOLF TRAIL

Voted “Best Conditioned Golf Course in BC”, Eagle Ranch is perched on bluffs overlooking the Columbia River, worldrenowned wetlands and the clear blue waters of Lake Windermere. This beautiful setting is further elevated with majestic 360-degree views of the Rocky and Purcell Mountain Ranges. Great putting greens and some edge-of-your-seat drama, Eagle Ranch is a top-draw in the BC Rockies.

71.6 69.6 67.4 67.9

Edgewater Hilltop Par 3 - 250-347-6502 Edgewater Hilltop Par 3 is located just minutes north of Radium.

Professional tees and greens make this a standout course. Suitable for any level, this quiet and scenic course is also an excellent place for any handicap golfer to practice their short game. Lunch on the deck is a treat and delicious homemade pies are their specialty.

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139 133 126 122 (L)

NAME & DESCRIPTION

TEES

YARDS

PAR

7140 6695 6164 6164 5400 5400 5400

72 72 72 72 72 72 72

RATING SLOPE

Greywolf Golf Course - 1-888-473-9965 GOLF TRAIL

So what’s the best golf course you’ve ever played? For many people, after they complete the epic journey at Greywolf, they’ve got a brand new favourite.

Located in a spectacular alpine setting at Panorama Mountain Village, Greywolf has been recognized time and time again by Golf Digest, including a rank as one of the top 100 courses in the world outside of the US.

Grey Black Blue Blue White White White

73.3 71.0 69.8 73.9 66.2 69.6 69.5

140 136 127 140 (L) 113 122 (L) 120 (L)

Mountainside at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort - 250-345-6514 GOLF TRAIL

A spectacular BC Rockies course, perched on the eastern slopes of the Columbia Valley. Navigate the notorious “Fairmonster” - a challenging 640-yard straightaway par 5 that according to golf lore has never been reached in two from the back tee. Stop in at Mountainside Clubhouse to experience the delicious new menu and one of the best views in the valley.

Blue White White Red Red

6552 6212 6212 5189 5189

72 72 72 72 72

71.7 69.9 75.0 64.8 69.0

123 122 131 (L) 114 119 (L)

Radium Resort - Resort Course - 250-347-6266 GOLF TRAIL

The rugged scenery of the British Columbia Purcell and Rocky Mountain Ranges provide the setting for this popular course.

Situated high over the Columbia Valley, the views from the 3rd and 12th tees are spectacular. The tight fairways and dramatic elevation changes of the Resort Course provide unique challenges for the low handicapper yet prove to be playable for the casual or novice golfer.

White

5306

69

64.4

110

White

5306

69

68.6

114 (L)

Red

4897

69

66.6

108 (L)

Radium Resort - The Springs at Radium - 250-347-6200 GOLF TRAIL

The Springs at Radium follows the natural contours of the land and sets the standard for excellence among area courses. Featuring four tee boxes per hole to allow for play from 5,163 to 6,767 yards, The Springs Course offers challenges for the low handicapper and novice alike. The Springs is an easy 2 1/2 hours drive from Calgary through the scenic Banff and Kootenay National Parks along Highway #1 and #93.

Black

6767

72

72.0

127

Blue

6273

72

69.7

120

White

5779

72

67.5

117

White

5779

72

72.6

128 (L)

Red

5163

72

69.6

120 (L)

Riverside at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort - 250-345-6346 ext. 22 GOLF TRAIL

Alongside the mighty Columbia River wetlands, enjoy challenges for all skill levels plus breathtaking views of the BC Rockies. With upgraded dining and lounge facilities at the clubhouse, there’s plenty of reasons to relax and unwind afterwards. Don’t miss the Golf Shop, one of Canada’s finest golf retail outlets.

Blue

6507

71

70.3

136

White

6152

71

68.5

130

White

6152

71

74.6

131 (L)

Red

5370

71

65.2

110

Red

5370

71

69.6

125 (L)

Blue

2429

66

62.6

108

White

2274

66

61.8

98

Red

2128

66

62.8

107 (L)

Spur Valley Greens - 250-347-6500 Spur Valley Greens is a nine hole course incorporating four par 4’s, four par 3’s, and one par 5. Featuring immaculate, gentle sloping terrain, a cliff side driving range, practice bunker and putting green, as well as a fully equipped pro-shop. Luxor Creek Cantina is open to the public for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Specializing in Tex-Mex fare, mouth-watering BBQ’s and daily specials. Corporate outings and tournaments can be booked at 250-347-6500. www.spurvalley.com

Windermere Valley Golf Course - 250-342-3004 Tucked in a gorgeous valley with 18 superfun holes – and one of the longest playing INDERMERE seasons in the region – the Windermere ALLEY Valley Golf Course has been a favourite for Golf Course years. The course, which is well known for its excellent greens, plays to a par of 66.

The course also offers a sunny patio and excellent lesson programs at their practise greens and driving range.

WV

White

5036

66

62.3

98

White

5036

68

67.9

109 (L)

Red

4791

68

66.1

108 (L)

NAME & DESCRIPTION

TEES

YARDS

PAR

RATING

SLOPE

6,253 5,963 5,963 5,546

71 71 71 71

68.8 67.4 72.5 70

122 116 127 (L) 122 (L)

Black Blue White White Green Green

6,896 6,389 5,725 5,725 5,082 5,082

72 72 72 72 72 72

72.6 70.5 67.0 71.8 64.7 69.3

131 119 113 137 (L) 105 121 (L)

Gold Black Blue White Green

7,157 6,734 6,430 5,988 5,465

72 72 72 72 72

73 71 69.6 67.4 65.1

130 129 120 116 110

Kimberley Golf Club - 877-427-4161 Let’s face it, either a golf course has ‘it’, or it doesn’t. What’s ‘it’ you ask?

How about a great atmosphere, wonderful golf holes, beautiful scenery, superior playing conditions and, to cut to the chase, a place you just want to visit again and again. Welcome to the Kimberley Golf Club! This mature, tree-lined layout is gently rolling and incorporates beautiful mountain and river views. Post-round refreshments on the huge, sun-soaked deck are mandatory!

Blue White White Red

Trickle Creek Golf Resort - 877-754-5462 Routed through a peaceful forest at the base of North Star Mountain, the brilliant collection of holes at the Trickle Creek Golf Resort yield one of the best mountain golf experiences in Canada. The Les Furberdesigned layout is laced with postcard-worthy holes that plunge down the mountainside and race along glacier-fed creeks. With its rustic, postand-beam lodge, great service, excellent dining and 4.5 star Golf Digest rating, the Trickle Creek Golf Resort definitely warrants ‘must play’ status in the region.

Bootleg Gap Golf - 877-427-7077 One of the finest attributes of golf in the Kootenay Rockies is the majestic terrain. If you love playing the game in a spectacular natural setting where the hustle and bustle of the city feels eons away, then Bootleg Gap Golf is for you. The 7,157-yard championship-calibre course plunges into the pristine St. Mary River Valley and is about as rewarding as golf gets.

The wellrounded facility also features a fabulous clubhouse, driving range and a super-fun recreational nine.

Two 18 Hole Golf Courses The Springs at Radium One of Canada’s Top 100 Courses

Hotel and Condos Overlooking the Scenic Resort Course

Book Accommodation and Tee Times Online at…

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Photo © Dani Tschudin • Visual Exposures

The Resort Course A Valley Favourite Since 1957

Photo © Kyla Brown • Kyla Brown Photography

Real Estate

The stylish furnishings finish off this beautiful Panorama home by New Dawn Developments.

and Development

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f you’re looking for a relaxed pace of life while enjoying a beautiful mountain backdrop, a home in the Columbia Valley could be for you.

With a stunning landscape and endless opportunities for year-round recreation, the valley is an ideal place to set down roots, with a variety of real estate choices.

Upscale Resorts

If you want a no-fuss, lock-and-leave lifestyle, the valley’s resort communities are ideal. They offer luxurious suites, sometimes fully stocked and furnished, and plenty of amenities: spas, golf courses, ski hills, fine restaurants, fitness and business facilities and more. Whole or fractional ownership of suites are available. Condo fees vary according to luxury level.

Condominiums

This unique RV community boasts spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains and the Hoodoos.

These beautiful treed lots range in size from 5,000 to over This feet. unique community boasts 12,800 square EachRV RV lot backs onto the natural forest.

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The valley has a great selection of new and resale apartment condos, townhomes and detached single-family homes in developments with a few key services and modest condo fees. If you purchase a new condo early enough you have the option to customize your fixtures and fittings, choose your own colours and request upgrades.

Custom Homes

If you’ve got a dream home in mind, the valley’s fantastic custom builders can help make it a reality. They will work with you from start to finish to ensure that you get the exact home you want, in the perfect location to suit your needs.

Focus Corporation is a multi-disciplinary

5 km south of Fairmont Hot Springs 5 km south of Fairmontfirm Hot Springs consulting that provides a range of engineering, www.dutchcreekresort.com 250.345.6558 www.dutchcreekresort.com 250.345.6558 geomatics, planning and project management services.

With four offices to serve you in the Kootenay region!

Cranbrook 250.489.8025

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Rossland 250.362.5137

Throughout the Columbia Valley you’ll find a range of new build homes with gorgeous mountain views.

There are a terrific selection of building lots available, from cottage lots nestled among the trees, to estate lots with sweeping vistas of lakes and mountains. A range of budgets can be catered to, from small, modestly priced properties, to vast acreages.

Resale Homes and Land

The valley has plenty of older homes just waiting for fresh ideas. Many of these gems have choice views and are close to shops, restaurants and recreation, offering an established community location with no condo fees. All the goods, services and skilled labour you need to renovate can be found locally.

Photo © Dani Tschudin • Visual Exposures

New Home Sites

How to find your dream property:

Local realtors are great sources of information.

They know the market and can help you find a property faster than you might by yourself. For up-to-the-minute information try the Columbia Valley Pioneer newspaper (www.columbiavalleypioneer.com), or the annual Columbia Valley Homes Magazine (www.columbiavalleyhomes.com). Local Chambers of Commerce and Visitor Centres are also helpful.

PANORAMIC MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES

Enjoy fresh air and four season living steps from Lake Windermere Enjoy the best of East Kootenay, living in your new home at Aspen Meadows.

A new private community with amazing mountain views, walking paths, scenic pond and clubhouse within walking distance to the beach at Lake Windermere.

The East Kootenay valley has so much to offer, close to golf courses, mountain hiking, ski resorts and hot springs. Lot and home from the mid $300’s.

Contact: Myron Dutka 403 605 7371 / dutkamj@shaw.ca Or visit Aspen Meadows, just west of Hwy 93 off Windermere Road. new homes

aspenmeadows.net

Accommodations

Bighorn Meadows Resort offers luxury accommodation in the scenic village of Radium Hot Springs

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ith so much to see and do in the Columbia Valley, you’ll find it near impossible to stay for just one day. Fortunately our range of welcoming, reasonably-priced accommodations can meet your every need.

Whether you are seeking the rustic, a cozy nook, or the lap of luxury, you can find it here. From full-service campgrounds and RV parks, to family-owned motels and bed and breakfasts, to luxurious resort suites, to privately owned (and fully stocked) alpine chalets. There are over 3,000 sites and rooms from which to choose.

Some of British Columbia’s best resorts are found here in the Columbia Valley. After a great night's sleep in a feather-soft bed, you'll wake to find a range of recreation on your doorstep. From private hot pools, to immaculately groomed golf courses, fine dining restaurants and gift stores

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with a city-size inventory, you’ll want to extend your stay just to take it all in.

The Columbia Valley Map Book is your best guide to valley accommodations. These pages contain detailed descriptions of the finest choices available, including street, e-mail and website addresses, telephone and fax numbers, a list of features, seasonal information and in some cases a list of nearby visitor attractions. With a quick call to one of the local Visitor Centres you will find all the information needed to plan a fabulous vacation.

Be sure to call ahead for reservations. Summer is our busiest season, but the valley is increasingly busy all year round as more people discover this four-season paradise.

There’s no better place to have year-round fun!

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Play and Stay

Jct. Hwy 93/95 · Radium Hot Springs Ph (250)347-9564 Web: www.canyonrv.com

Fairmont Hot Springs Ph: (250) 345-6033 Toll Free: 1-800-663-4979 Web: www.fairmonthotsprings.com

Nestled on 23 acres along Kootenay River on highway 93/95 in Canal Flats is where we are. Equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, flush toilets, clean hot showers, laundry, gas station-convenience store, near lakes and natural hotsprings. Kayakers/canoers, we have the best access point to the river from our property.

Canal Flats· Ph: (250) 349-8212 Web: www.kootenayriverrvresort.ca

3151 Hwy 93/95 Windermere, BC Ph: (250) 342-6350

Fairmont Hot Springs · Ph: (250) 345-6561 Toll Free: 1-888-629-4004 Web: www.sprucegroveresort.com

Enjoy the last publicly accessible lakefront campground on Lake Windermere. We offer 49 overnight wilderness campsites, 82 seasonal sites and 2 self-contained cabins available for monthly/ weekly/daily (min 3 days) rentals. Swimming and picnicking day use available.

Scenic RV and tent campground with 180 large sites, situated alongside the Columbia River. Seasonal outdoor pool, flush toilets, laundry, firepits, pets allowed. Adjacent to Riverside Golf Course and a short drive from the renowned Fairmont Hot Springs hot mineral pools.

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Comments

Best kept secret of the Columbia Valley. Idyllic setting with Columbia Lake view and a 5 minute walk to shore. Serene, self-contained cabins nestled under towering Douglas Firs. Full service RV sites, showers, fire pit & recreation area. Wireless Internet Available.

Open year round.

KITCHENETTES

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AIR CONDITIONING

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Spruce Grove Resort

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Lakeshore Resort & Campground

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This highly-rated RV park is situated on the slopes of the B.C. Rockies.

311 RV sites, includes deluxe serviced sites with cable TV hook-up, washroom/shower facilities, washers/dryers and mini-market. A short walk from the famous outdoor mineral hot pools. Basic winter sites available. No tenting.

See Map on Page 93, D4

Kootenay River RV Resort and Campground

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SHOWERS

See Map on Page 86, C6

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

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CABLE

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On Sinclair Creek, a private little valley right in town. Large trees, beautiful lawns & lots of flowers. Deluxe R.V. pads & grassy tent sites. Washrooms, laundry, playgrounds. Attractively maintained.

Attractively priced.

CREDIT CARDS

Name & Address

Canyon R.V. Resort

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Campgrounds & RVs

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1310-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC, V0A1K0 Phone: 250-342-9246 Toll-Free: 1-800-661-8911, Fax: 250-342-6079 email: invinn@telus.net • web: invermereinn.com

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Quiet location off highway. Clean rooms, family units, queen beds, kitchenettes, jacuzzi tubs, bar fridges, cable TV, Direct Dial phones, complimentary coffee, BBQs, sundeck, gazebo, Ski Packages. Offseason rates. Major credit cards, debit cards, Cancellation Policy one week.

4852 Radium Boulevard, Radium Hot Springs (250) 347-9759 Toll-Free: 1-800-347-9759 Fax: (250) 347-9736 Web: www.crystalspringsmotel.bc.ca

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Mountain View Lodge

Centrally located · 26 Air Conditioned Units (1,2,3-Beds), Clean Comfortable, Affordable · Kitchenettes · Gourmet In-Room Coffee · Bar Fridges in all Rooms · 4-piece bathrooms · Remote Control Cable TV · Wireless Internet · Direct Dial Phones · Gazebo with Summer BBQ · Ski Room · Walk to 2 Beaches, Arena, Restaurants, Shops · BC Approved Accommodation. Ski packages available.

P.O. Box 848, 747 -12th Street, Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0, Phone: 250-342-6618 Fax: 250-342-6720

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Village Country Inn

2-story country inn famous for quiet romantic getaways. Breathtaking views of the mountains from cozy rooms make this a number one destination 7557 Canyon Avenue, Radium Hot Springs spot for relaxation.

(250) 347-9392 Toll free: (877) 466-4680 14 ✔ ✖ ✖ ✔ Fax: (250) 347-9375 Email: mail@villagecountryinn.bc.ca Web: www.villagecountryinn.bc.ca

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Play and Stay

10 Bighorn Blvd., Radium Hot Springs (250) 347-2323 Toll Free: 1-877-344-2323 Fax: (250) 347-2311 Email: getaway@bighornmeadows.ca • web: www.bighornmeadows.ca

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Located on the 9th fairway of the Springs at Radium Golf Course. Enjoy our luxurious 1, 2 or 3 bedroom condominiums with cozy fireplaces, deluxe contemporary furnishings, fully equipped kitchens, washer/driers + and private balconies with BBQs. Amenities include outdoor pool, hot 100 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ tub, complimentary internet, videos, DVD’s and games.

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Chalet Europe

Fairmont Hot Springs (250) 345-6070 Toll-Free: 1-800-663-4979 Web: www.fairmonthotsprings.com See Map on Page 93, D4

Fairmont Vacation Villas – Mountainside Fairmont Hot Springs (250) 345-6341 Fax (250) 345-6299 Email: info@mountainsidevillas.com Web: www.mountainsidevillas.com

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Most spectacular view in the Columbia Valley.

5063 Madsen Rd, Radium Hot Springs, BC 250.347.9305 toll free: 1.888.428.9998 email: info@chaleteurope.com • web: www.chaleteurope.com

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In the heart of the Columbia Valley. Resort amenities include Canada’s largest natural mineral hot pools, spa, hotel and conference centre, 45-holes of golf, fine dining, family ski hill, RV park, BC 137 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Rockies Adventures program and airport. Historic 137-room mountain lodge with stunning mountain views. Guests gain free entry to the public pools, as well as access to guest exclusive hot pools and health facilities.

Exclusive 5-Star vacation condominiums situated amidst scenic Mountainside Golf Course. Exceptional privacy & comfort. Kitchens include microwave & dishwasher, BBQ, washer, dryer, fireplace. Recreation centre 116 ✖ ✔ ✔ ✔ offers racquetball, squash, tennis, pool. No pets. Hot springs & dining nearby. Non-smoking property.

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High Country Properties

A property rental company with 7th Avenue main street office location offering a variety of condo units around Invermere and #1006-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC, V0A1K0 Panorama Mountain Village. Family, golf and ski packages available.

Phone: 250-342-3887 • Toll-Free: 1-800-665-1801 F: 250-342-0294 • e-mail: info@highcountryproperties.com web: highcountryproperties.com

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Invermere’s newest condo resort features lake front views, large pool and spa, on-site rental manager, 2 minute walk to beach and family #205-3rd Avenue, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K7 golf and ski packages.

Phone: 403-313-0210 • Toll-Free: 1-866-313-0210 F: 403-313-0216 • email: reserve.clg@premieresuites.com web: lakewindermerepointe.com See Map on Page 89, D15

Radium Resort Radium Hot Springs (250) 347-9311 Toll-Free:1-800-667-6444 Fax: (250) 347-6299 Web: RadiumResort.com

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Course-side Resort hotel and condominiums, two 18 hole golf courses - The Springs and The Resort Course, licensed restaurant, patio & lounge, wedding, banquet & conference facilities, fitness centre, indoor pool, sauna, Rising Sun Massage & Spa, squash & raquetball. Golf, Ski and Spa Packages available.

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Panorama Mountain Village Bag 7000, Panorama, BC, V0A1T0 Phone: 250-342-6941 • Toll-Free: 1-800-663-2929 F: 250-341-4119 • email: information@panoramaresort.com website: www.panoramaresort.com

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Panorama Mountain Village features full service resort accommodations from value priced hostel rooms to fully appointed studio, one two and three bedroom condominiums and townhomes.

400 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Enjoy a variety of shops and restaurants, outdoor activities and scenic chair rides. Family, golf and ski packages available.

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vacation is a total escape, mind, body and spirit, from the stresses of modernday life. What could be better than taking a little “me” time to unwind in your own personalized sanctuary?

Spa treatments are known to reduce the effects of stress and fatigue, improve blood circulation, relax tense muscles and restore mental, physical

and spiritual harmony. They revitalize the weary and stressed and hasten healing among the ill and injured.

Visitors to the Columbia Valley rave about our spas. That’s because our skilled practitioners offer treatments that go well beyond simple relaxation to encompass holistic health and happiness.

Pleiades Massage & Spa

Your Place for Renewal

Spa Menu Massage • The All Natural Face Renewal • Body Polish All services include the use of: • Robe • Sandals • Aromatherapy steam room • De-chlorinated “living water” for drinking, showering and various treatments • An environment enhanced by wellness air technology

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“Tension is who you think you should be.

Relaxation is who you are.”

Chinese Proverb For head-to-toe pampering, visit the Natural Springs Spa at Fairmont Hot Springs, followed by a complimentary soak in the legendary mineral hot pools.

Pleiades Massage and Spa in Radium Hot Springs offers a similar opportunity for visitors to the valley’s north. For a world-class spa with a convenient downtown location you’ll find all you need at Invermere’s Fusion Wellness Spa. The valley’s fine spas offer a range of massage treatments, from relaxing Shiatsu to therapeutic deep tissue massage. Scrubs, soaks and wraps are a great way to exfoliate and rejuvenate your skin. If you’ve only got a few minutes why not stop in for an express manicure or pedicure?

No matter where in the Columbia Valley you choose to experience relaxation at its best, be sure to ask about spa vacation packages that include luxurious accommodation, unlimited hot pools access and a selection of health and beauty treatments. The packages are ideal for couples getaways, corporate retreats or family celebrations.

The Natural Springs Spa A full-service day spa experience like no other, where guests may enjoy the exclusive hot mineral pools complex.

Ask for our “Footsie” special.

Book any pedicure and receive a FREE foot file!*

Call 250.345.6007 or 1.800.663.4979

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great vacation needs great food. Here in the Columbia Valley our amazing restaurants, diners and eateries are sure to tickle your taste buds. The valley is packed with choices for fine dining in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

We take our love of food seriously — offering quality, variety and that personal touch with our excellent service. We've got fine restaurants, cafés, a wine bar, fast-food outlets, family diners and cozy pubs.

We've got resort restaurants where Sunday brunch can be savoured with an equally delicious view, and ethnic eateries where the menu demands an adventurous palate.

Helna’s Stube Famous for our Authentic Austrian Cuisine

Among the many great choices, there are a few standouts. In Radium, pay a visit to Helna's Stube, with its range of mouth-watering Austrian cuisine, The Old Salzburg for delicious Bavarian and western dishes, or kick back and relax with a glass of wine, craft-brewed beer and upscale appetizers at CasaVino Wine Bar.

CANADIAN FUSION LICENSED DINING FANTASTIC FOODOO + LIVE MUSIC

(250) 345-2166 THEHOODOO.COM

HWY 93/95 SOUTH OF FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS

Cozy, casual yet elegant dining!

Our motto is “for the love of fine food” Summer: Winter:

5:00pm - 10:00pm Closed Monday Closed Sunday & Monday

Stube: a tasteful decorated cozy room

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Donair • Souvlaki • Spanakopita • Falafel Kalamari • Greek Salad • Hamburgers • and more!

Fresh Fruit Smoothies • Frozen Yogurt Hard Ice Cream • Milk Shakes

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If top-notch family fare is what you're seeking, then Huckleberry's Restaurant in Invermere is an excellent choice for anything from a spectacular steak to a hearty all-day breakfast. Tasty fine and casual dining is available at Eagle Ranch Resort in Invermere, with wonderful valley views.

In Fairmont Hot Springs during the summer months you'll be delighted to discover the popular Tony's Greek Grill with its mouth watering Mediterranean cuisine. Hoodoo Lounge and Grill, just south of Fairmont, specializes in tasty international dishes made with Canadian ingredients.

First thing in the morning, or while lounging in the afternoon sun, a café is a wonderful place to sip a brew and enjoy the view. In Radium, lounge on the patio of Meet on Higher Ground, or have a hot tea and enjoy delicious pastries from The Fireside Tea Shoppe. In Invermere, the Kicking Horse Café is a great place to savour a hearty cup of coffee, tea or fine baked goods, soups, sandwiches and sushi.

Did we mention the scenery? There are no bad views in this part of the world, but many eating establishments are blessed with utterly spectacular mountain, river and lake views, particularly the resort restaurants, many of which overlook beautiful golf courses.

No matter where or how you dine in the Columbia Valley, you'll enjoy reasonable prices and brisk service with a smile. Many of the valley's restaurants are family owned and operated, with a long tradition of pleasing visitors. They know that good food and friendly service will bring you back again. Always call to find out if reservations are required.

Barista Tailor Ruault prepares a delicious latte at Kicking Horse Café in Invermere.

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Experience ‘Service Beyond’

More than just Great Golf Our regionalized menu offerings that utilize local ingredients will tempt your taste buds and as a recipient of the Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence” you will have a dining experience far above the ordinary.

Dining

250-342-6560 • Golf 250-342-0562 • www.eagleranchresort.com • Toll Free (877) 877-3889

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Kicking Horse Coffee; Canada’s # 1 Organic, Fair Trade Coffee. Available online and at retailers through-out Canada & USA. KICKING HORSE CAFÉ Our café, roastery, bakery and store all in one.

Killer food, great vibe, Kicking Horse Coffee apparel, and conveniently located next to truckloads of freshly roasted coffee. Turn in from Highway 93/95 to Invermere; at the stoplights go right, towards the airport.

BUY ONLINE! Secrets revealed, stories told, and convenient coffee ordering for all you java junkies.

Start kickin’? Get clickin’.

250.342.3634 | 1.888.287.5282 www.kickinghorsecoffee.com

Bear’s Paw Lounge

250-345-6016

Black Forest Restaurant

250-342-9417

Bugaboo Trophy Lounge

250-347-9311

CasaVino Wine Bar

250-341-5938

Dapper’s Landing

250-345-6346

Eagle Ranch

250-342-6560

Fireside Tea Shoppe

250-347-9392

Helna’s Stube

250-347-0047

Hoodoo Grill

250-345-2166

Huckleberry’s

250-342-3800

Kicking Horse Café

250-342-3634

Meet on Higher Ground

250-347-6567

Mountainside Clubhouse

250-345-6019

Mountain Flowers

250-345-6015

Old Salzburg Restaurant

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Arts and Culture

The Pynelogs Cultural Centre in Invermere is the heart of the arts and culture scene in the valley. It's home to the Arts Council, a café, gift shop, and

Carmel Clare

Every summer, the Council coordinates a tour of interesting local sites, filling each with a range of talented valley artists and their work. The Tour of the Arts combines fascinating local sightseeing with art appreciation. Visitors can enjoy demonstrations, discussions with artists or buy their own little piece of the valley to take home.

Sandra Chapman

Marie Danielle Leblanc

Elena Ilku

“An unrestrained expression of emotion” Visit our website for upcoming exhibitions and to view our on-line gallery. www.effusionartgallery.com 1033 7th Avenue, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Tel: 250-341-6877

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he Columbia Valley is a hotbed of artistic talent, from painters and sculptors to the renowned Valley Voices Choir. The vibrant valley arts and culture scene focuses on bringing art to people and people to art.

public art gallery. The unique, 96-year-old log building is a popular venue for workshops, concerts and private functions.

Please view our website for seasonal hours.

OPPOSITE: A display of paintings at Effusion Gallery in Invermere. ABOVE: Connie Artym-Bradatsch and Grey Bradatsch enjoy welcoming visitors to the Artym Gallery in downtown Invermere. BELOW: Painter Marg Metcalfe (left) and glass artist Julie Gibb outside Schickedanz West ‘s Elk Park Ranch, a stop on the 2010 Tour of the Arts.

Photos by Kate Irwin & Samantha Stokell © Misko Publishing

During the summer months, visitors can enjoy Music on Main in Radium Hot Springs. A range of local musicians entertain the crowds on the village's Main Street every Thursday and Saturday evening throughout July and August.

in downtown Invermere. Artym (a retail gallery) sells paintings, pottery, sculpture and exquisite glass works by local and national artists. Effusion (a retail gallery and glass studio) sells the works of new and established contemporary artists from across Canada.

Music lovers will find a packed calendar of musical performances offered throughout the year by the Valley Arts Council and their generous corporate sponsors. Musicians come from all across Canada to dazzle audiences with vocal harmonies, piano solos, folk music, jazz, rhythm and blues, Celtic, classical music and more. The valley's own Valley Voices Choir put on a spectacular Christmas concert.

For more information, visit www.columbiavalleyarts.com.

For film buffs, the Council coordinates Cinefest, a monthly independent film series offered in association with the Toronto International Film Circuit, and shown at Pynelogs. The films are both Canadian and international and range from dramas to documentaries, shorts and features.

If you're looking to expand your collection the fantastic artisans' co-op, Village Arts, offers handmade crafts from more than 55 western Canadian artists. If you’re looking for local pottery, woodwork, jewellery, photographs, or knitwear, this is the place to head.

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REPRESENTING OVER 60 ARTISTS FROM ACROSS CANADA

Alex Fong • Watercolour 20”x 30”

Cameron Bird • Oil 20”x 24”

• Original paintings, sculptures & fine jewellery • Always new and fresh works • Knowledgeable and friendly staff • Personal delivery to Calgary • World-wide shipping • Layaway plans available

Angela Morgan • Oil 30”x 40”

Serge Dubé • Acrylic 18”x 60”

Open Daily · 934 - 7th Avenue, Downtown, Invermere · BC www.artymgallery.com · Phone: (250) 342-7566

Our Featured Artist

Cameron Bird

“I’ve been an avid outdoorsman all my life. It played a big part in the direction of my work.”

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he love and reverence Cameron Bird has for the wildlife and landscapes he lives among shines through his artwork.

“My work is a diary of my life,” says Cameron, the Columbia Valley Map Book’s featured artist for 2011. “I’m out there, seeing these things. This is who I am and hopefully it shows through my work.”

The oil painting Generations - Grizzly, which graces the Map Book cover, is inspired from Cameron's days working as a packhorse guide in the Chilcotin Mountains, B.C. “These grizzlies were at Bella Coola, eating fish at the river,” Cameron explains.

“The mother was teaching the cub how to feed.”

Cameron has painted since childhood. As a young adult, he honed his craft while working at other things, including commercial art and sign painting. His guiding experiences in the Chilcotins confirmed his direction and helped shape his painting style.

Inspired in part by the Group of Seven and Tom Thompson, Cameron keeps his style simple, with a contemporary feel. Instead of taking photographs of landscapes he wants to paint, Cameron sketches the images in black charcoal or crayon on location.

Cameron with his firstborn son Jasper.

Cameron started selling his work in 1989 and has been painting full-time since 2000. He paints only with oil, using bold colours and a technique called heavy impasto; heavy brush strokes that add texture and dimension to a painting. His formal art training took place at Emily Carr College of Art and Capilano College.

Cameron cites many artistic influences, but none more profound than the late Canadian artist Keith Smith, with whom he studied for over 10 years.

“He taught me to keep the work simple and to make every brush stroke count,” Cameron says.

“He’s the reason I paint strictly in oil now.”

“I do a journal every day and write down the whole scene as well as sketch it out,” he says. “Then I paint by layers and add texture.”

Cameron and his wife Amanda live in Lac la Hache, B.C. They spend as much time outdoors as they can, camping, hiking and fishing. The couple just had their first child, Jasper, born in August 2010 and named after their favourite place, Jasper National Park.

Cameron starts painting in black and white and adds colours one layer at a time. He suggests viewing his paintings from at least eight feet away, when the colours blend together. If viewed close up, the patterns become clearer. He tries to show the process of a piece's creation even in the finished product.

Cameron is delighted to be involved again with the Columbia Valley Map Book. “The fact that proceeds from this project go towards a charitable cause is important to me,” he says. “Invermere, the Columbia Valley and the Artym Gallery have continued to be good to me and it's nice to give something back.”

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felt that choosing another of Cameron Bird's pieces of art for the 2011 Map Book cover made perfect sense,” says publisher Rose-Marie Regitnig. “The moose was well received last year and raised a significant amount of funding for the Invermere and District Hospital Emergency Department.”

The Invermere Companion Animal Network was established in May 2007 and since its inception has found new homes, provided veterinary care and assisted over 450 pets; 95 percent of those being felines. If foster homes are available, the organization will also take on owner-surrendered dogs and occasionally smaller animals.

The Map Book has again joined forces with Artym Gallery in Invermere to sell reproductions of the cover art for charity. This year, the money raised will go to the Invermere Companion Animal Network (ICAN) to support the work they do caring for cats, kittens, dogs and small animals.

ICAN only adopts out spayed and neutered pets, ensuring fewer homeless animals in the future.

Their mandate is to provide shelter, food, veterinary care, love, and respect to each and every animal that they take in or assist. ICAN is a no-kill shelter, meaning that any pet that is healthy, treatable and adoptable will stay with them until they find their forever home.

“The Generations-Grizzly piece felt perfect; a bear mother and her cub on a mission, exemplifying family relations in human life as well as in the animal kingdom,” Ms. Regitnig adds.

Proceeds from the sale of giclées (high-quality prints) of Generations – Grizzly will go to ICAN. This non-profit, volunteer-run, no-kill shelter/organization provides care for abandoned and owner surrendered animals. They tend to any special care and veterinary requirements (including spaying and neutering) and place the animals in foster and permanent homes.

“It’s a very worthy cause,” says Connie Artym-Bradatsch, co-owner of the Artym Gallery with her husband Grey Bradatsch. “I volunteer with ICAN, and giving unwanted animals the chance at having a life with someone who will treasure them is a very gratifying experience. Giving people the chance to fall in love with a kitten or cat that will become a part of their family is so rewarding, for both the people and the animals involved.”

Ryan Bavin Photography has produced just 100 giclées of Generations – Grizzly. The reproductions are 16” x 16”, costing $280 and are printed on paper, dry-mounted, varnished and framed.

“We would love the opportunity to help secure loving futures for more animals of the community in the years to come,” says Lana Banham, ICAN President. “We are looking for an acre or so of land so that we can begin building a new, permanent shelter facility; complete with an isolation ward, a room for nursing cats and kittens, an education room, on-site laundry, separate rooms to house cats and kittens, and a big outdoor enclosure.

“The Map Book cover project will help us begin to realize this dream and enable us to help more needy animals in the area. We are honoured and grateful that ICAN was chosen this year. It is such a wonderful thing that they are doing with this Project, it is enabling many different organizations in our Valley to get a little bit closer to their dreams.”

To purchase a giclée of Generations – Grizzly, drop by the Artym Gallery at 934 – 7th Avenue in downtown Invermere, or call 250-342-7566. To view the painting online, visit www.ArtymGallery.com.

For more on the Invermere Companion Animal Network visit www.ICanHelpAPet.com, phone 250-341-7888, or e-mail info@icanhelpapet.com.

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Events &

Festivals

Bull Riding in the Rockies is a fun rodeo, auction and dance that takes place during July in Invermere as part of the Columbia Valley Summerlude Festuval.

MARCH March 12th Kimberley Alpine Resort presents Beerfest. Celebrate the Bavarian roots of Kimberley while indulging in the local specialty: beer and bratwurst.

Visit www.skikimberley.com.

March 12th - 13th Kootenay Rockstar Zone Championship Moguls and Slopestyle at Panorama Mountain Village. Phone 250-342-6941, or visit www.skipanorama.com.

March 8th 6:30 p.m.: Cinefest at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, featuring film I Am Love.

Phone 250-342-4423.

March 17th St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at T-Bar and Grill, Panorama Mountain Village.

Phone 250-342-6941, or visit www.skipanorama.com.

March 19th Rockstar Syndicate Rail Jam. Phone 250-342-6941, or visit www.skipanorama.com.

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March 26th - 28th Alberta K1 Provincials at Panorama Mountain Village.

Phone 250-342-6941, or visit www.skipanorama.com.

March 26th Performing Arts Series at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, presents Cheesecake Burlesque Revue. Phone 250-342-4423.

March 26th - April 3rd.

Danny McBride & Constance Bachmann Exhibition at Artym Gallery, Invermere.

Phone 250-342-7566, or visit www.artymgallery.com.

APRIL April 4th-October 2nd 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Pynelogs Café featuring the Scotty Burger is open at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, Kinsmen Beach, Invermere.

Phone 250-342-4423, or visit www.scottyburger.com.

April 2nd-3rd Easy Rider Banked Slalom Snowboard Weekend at Panorama Mountain Village.

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Phone 250-342-6941, or visit www.skipanorama.com.

April 2nd-5th Miele Cup Spring Series FIS Race at Panorama Mountain Village.

Phone 250-342-6941, or visit www.skipanorama.com.

April 4th-24th Art From the Heart: Part Seven at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Featuring over 500 pieces of art from a talented group of elementary school children from the Columbia Valley. Phone 250-342-4423.

April 9th-10th Rockstar Slush Cup at Panorama Mountain Village. Phone 250-342-6941, or visit www.skipanorama.com.

April 10th Panorama Mountain Village closes for the season.

April 12th 6:30 p.m.: Cinefest at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, featuring film Lovers In a Dangerous Time.

Phone 250-342-4423.

April 13th 6 p.m.: Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Business ExcellenceAwards.

Cocktails, dinner and awards at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Phone 250-3422844, or visit www.cvchamber.ca.

May 31st-June 12th REACH: David Thompson Secondary School Art Show at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

Phone 250-342-4423.

April 23rd-May 1st Heather Haynes Solo Exhibition at the Artym Gallery, Invermere.

Phone 250-342-7566, or visit www.artymgallery.com.

June - September long weekend Invermere Farmers’ Market. Homegrown, homemade produce plus music and art.

Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m., downtown Invermere.

April 26th-May 15th Wings Over the Rockies art show at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, with over 20 different artists presenting their works of art representing the theme: Wings Over the Rockies. Phone 250-342-4423.

JUNE

June 1st 18th Annual Literacy Charity Golf Tournament at the Radium Resort golf course.

Phone 250-347-6266, or visit www.radiumresort.com.

MAY

250-342-9769, or visit www.windermerevalleymuseum.ca.

June 3rd David Thompson Columbia Canoe Brigade departs from Invermere. A team of more than 100 paddlers will travel 1,600 kilometres by river, following the route to Astoria, Oregon set by explorer David Thompson 200 years ago. Visit www.2011brigade.org.

June 4th-5th Marysville Days in Kimberley with parade, softball tournament, dance, flea market, artisans and more. Visit www.kimberleychamber.com/events.

June 11th Spilli Chilli Cookoff at Spillimacheen Festival Grounds. Visit www.spillichilli.com.

May 2nd-8th Little Peeps Art Show at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

Phone 250-342-4423.

June 11th Radium Days. Fun festival for adults and kids including: parade, games, presentations and display. Visit www.radiumhotsprings.com/events.

May 2nd-8th Wings Over the Rockies: a week-long bird festival. Activities include guided nature walks, Columbia River floats, voyageur canoe trips, hikes in the grasslands, art exhibits, evening presentations, workshops, Wings gala banquet, bird-a-thon and more.

Phone 250-342-4423.

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Brits Best Classic Car Show in Radium Hot Springs. A display of classic MG and other British sports cars gather at the Radium Hot Springs Ball Park. Visit www.radiumhotsprings.com/events.

The Columbia Valley Relay for Life from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. at David Thompson Secondary School. The Canadian Cancer Society’s annual 12-hour, non-competitive, overnight signature fundraising event. Visit www.cancer.ca/relay.

May 21st An Unrestrained Expression of Emotion at Effusion Art Gallery, Invermere. Artists will transform canvases into works of art. Artist reception 4 to 7 p.m. Phone 250-341-6877, or visit The annual Spilli Chilli Cookoff is the highlight of the social calendar for June 18th www.effusionartgallery.com.

National Aboriginal Day Festival at Spillimacheen with its array of delicious chilli recipes.

Lakeshore Resort and Campground.

May 21st-29th June 1st-4th Exhibits, artifacts, artisans, food, enterArmand F. Vallée Exhibition at the Artym The Sound of Music at the McKim Theatre tainment, drummers, and speakers.

Gallery, Invermere. Phone 250-342-7566, in Kimberley. This Rogers and HamPhone 250-342-4409. or visit www.artymgallery.com. merstein’s classic is presented by Selkirk Secondary and McKim Middle Schools.

Kimberley Lobster Festival at Centennial May 28th Visit www.sd6.bc.ca/mms-theatre.

Hall. Presented by Kimberley Rotary Club.

Crazy Soles Nipika Trail Run. The 4th annual Nipika Trail Run has three routes, June 1st-August 31st June 18th-26th in a variety of distances from three to 25 The Windermere Valley Museum in Maya Eventov, Nemo and Marie-Claude kilometres at Nipika Mountain Resort.

Invermere will be open for visitors from Boucher Group Exhibition at the Artym Phone 250-342-2074, or visit 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week.

Gallery, Invermere. Phone 250-342-7566, www.crazysoles.ca .

Noon to 4 p.m. in September. Phone or visit www.artymgallery.com.

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Canada Day, on July 1st, is celebrated in style in Invermere with a downtown parade and festivities at Kinsmen Beach.

June 19th-September 4th.

Kimberley Village Market every Sunday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Kimberley’s downtown Platzl comes alive during the summer with vendors of local produce, home baking, hand crafts and original art.

Phone 250-427-3666.

June 25th Mountain Biking Season Opening Day at Panorama Mountain Village. Phone 250-342-6941, or visit www.panoramaresort.com.

JULY July-August Music on Main - Main Street West, Radium Hot Springs. Live local bands every Thursday and Saturday night from 7 to 9 p.m.

July-August Market on Main, Main Street West at the Radium Plaza. Farmer and Craft market takes place every Friday night 4 to 8 p.m.

July 1st Invermere Canada Day celebrations.

Parade through downtown at 11 a.m., followed by Mountain Mosaic Festival of the Arts at Pynelogs Cultural Centre and Kinsmen Beach until 3 p.m. Live music, arts and entertainment, kids’

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Kimberley Canada Day celebrations from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Kimberley Platzl.

Annual Canada Day Celebration and Fireworks Display at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Phone 250-345-5990, or visit www.fairmonthotsprings.com.

July 1st - 4th North American Orienteering Championships comes to Cranbrook. Phone 250-427-0585.

July 2nd Columbia Valley Reflections at Effusion Art Gallery, Invermere. Artists will present their impressions of the valley’s diverse ecosystem. Artist reception 4 - 7 p.m. Phone 250-341-6877, or visit www.effusionartgallery.com.

July 2nd-September 3rd Edgewater Legion sponsors an open market every Saturday from 10 a.m.

Phone 250-347-9550.

July 4th - 9th Kimberley International Old Time Accordion Championships. Visit www.kiotac.ca.

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July 5th-6th Charlie Osterloh Memorial Senior Men’s Open golf tournament at Radium Resort golf course. Phone 250-347-6200, or visit www.radiumresort.com.

July 10th Parent Child Golf tournament at Radium Resort golf course. Phone 250-3476266, or visit www.radiumresort.com.

July 15th-17th JulyFest in Kimberley featuring the Canadian Bocce Championships, parade, KidsFest, soccer tournament, volleyball and tennis tournaments, extreme standup skateboard race and more. Visit www.kimberleyjulyfest.com .

July 17th-18th Heart of the Rockies Triathlon, an Olympic-distance triathlon in Invermere.

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

July 20th-21st PyneStock Concert, two hours of peace and music. Phone 250-342-4423.

July 21st-24th National Cycling Championship - Downhill Individual at Panorama Mountain Village. Phone 250-342-6941, or visit www.skipanorama.com.

July 22nd-24th Summerlude, a three day sampler of Columbia Valley Summer Fun for everyone.

Phone 250-342-4423 or visit www.columbiavalleysummerlude.com.

July 22nd-28th Cameron Bird and David Langevin Exhibition at the Artym Gallery, Invermere.

Phone 250-342-7566, or visit www. artymgallery.com.

July 22nd Bull Riding in the Rockies. Dinner, auction, bull riding and dance on the corner of 13th Street and 4th Avenue, Invermere.

Phone 250-342-6908, or visit www. columbiavalleysummerlude.com.

July 23rd Valley Appreciation Day. Pancake breakfast and live entertainment, downtown Invermere. Visit www.columbiavalleysummerlude.com .

Lake Windermere Regatta. A sandcastle and boat building contest, sailing and swimming races, and other land and water based activities. Phone 250-342-6898, or visit www.columbiavalleysummerlude.com.

Point. Fundraiser for youth in need within the Columbia Valley. Single, double or foursome play with a shotgun start.

Phone 250-342-1702 or 250-347-9942, or visit www.vergeforyouth.ca.

AUGUST August 6th The 35th Lakeside Event, Invermere. Dozens of hang gliders and paragliders take off from Mount Swansea and land at James Chabot beach. Phone 403-678-7839, or visit www.lakesideevent.com.

August 8th Pro-Am golf tournament at Radium Resort golf course. Phone 250-347-6200, or visit www.radiumresort.com.

August 12th-18th Angela Morgan solo exhibition at the Artym Gallery in Invermere. Opening reception will be held on Friday, August 12th from 6-9 p.m.

Phone 250-342-7566, or visit www.artymgallery.com.

July 31st The fourth annual Columbia Valley Tour of the Arts is a self-guided tour featuring local artists in unique settings.

Phone 250-342-4423.

July 31st Verge For Youth Golf Tournament at The Ridge at Copper

September 2nd-9th Artym Gallery 10th Year Anniversary Celebration. Opening reception will be held Friday, September 2nd from 6 to 9 p.m.

Phone 250-342-7566, or visit www.artymgallery.com.

September 3rd Two from One at Effusion Art Gallery, Invermere. Artists paint a composition, then create another composition from within the original painting. Artist reception 4 to 7 p.m.

Phone 250-341-6877, or visit www.effusionartgallery.com.

September 4th Outdoor Drive-In Movie Night with inflatable screen in Radium. Visit www. radiumhotsprings.com.

September 10th Windermere Fall Fair and Scarecrow Festival at Windermere Community Hall and Elementary School. Phone 250-341-3383, or 250-341-0580.

September 11th 2nd annual Kootenay Krusher Endurance Mountain Bike Race.

50 kilometre endurance race at Nipika Mountain Resort, visit www. columbiavalleycyclingsociety.org , or www.nipika.com.

July 28th-31st Canada Cup Finals for Downhill and Cross-country biking at Panorama Mountain Village.

Phone 250-342-6941, or visit www.skipanorama.com.

July 30th Organic Matter at Effusion Art Gallery, Invermere. A presentation of Glass and Mixed Media.

Artist reception 4-7 p.m. Phone 250-341-6877, or visit www.effusionartgallery.com.

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September 12th Pro-Lady Golf tournament at Radium Resort golf course. Phone 250-347-6266, or visit www. radiumresort.com.

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September 16th Rockin’ in the Park in Radium Hot Springs. Live outdoor music and beer garden, in conjunction with Classic Car Show.

September 16th-17th 22nd annual Classic Car Show. Over 800 antique and classic cars at the Springs Golf Course in Radium Hot Springs. Phone 250-347-2269, or see Map Book page 38 for more information.

www.WingsOverTheRockies.org

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September 24th 4th annual Headbanger Trail Challenge in Radium Hot Springs. 10 kilometre endurance race. Phone 1-888-347-9331 (toll free), or visit www.friendsofkootenay.ca/ headbanger.

November 12th-20th Andrew Kiss solo exhibition at the Artym Gallery in Invermere. Phone 250-342-7566, or visit www.artymgallery.com.

November 12th “Sparkle” exhibition at Effusion Art Gallery, Invermere. A collaboration of Canadian Jewelry artists. Reception 4 to 7 p.m. Phone 250-341-6877, or visit www.effusionartgallery.com.

September 24th-25th Kimberley Fall Fair. Trade show, home show and fall fair all rolled into one. Located at Marysville Arena. Phone 250-427-3666.

November 19th Christmas Kick Off in downtown Invermere.

Santa Claus parade, Christmas tree light up, celebrations, visits with Santa Claus. Phone 250-342-2844.

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October 11th Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Annual Fun Mixed Golf Tournament. Nine holes of golf and dinner. Phone 250-3479331, or visit www.radiumhotsprings.com.

December 4th Super Sunday in downtown Invermere.

Shopping, entertainment and a special visit from Santa.

October 22nd-30th John Einerssen and Brent Heighton exhibition at the Artym Gallery in Invermere.

An off-site event will be held on Saturday, October 22nd. Phone 250-342-7566, or visit www.artymgallery.com.

October 29th Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner at Radium Resort. Hillbilly Wedding theme.

Phone 250-347-9311 for tickets after September 1st.

October 29th to 30th Headbanger Bighorn Sheep Tours. Educational BigHorn sheep presentation and tour.

Phone 250-347-9331.

December 24th Annual Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Display at Fairmont Hot

A favourite among younger visitors to Windermere’s Fall Fair is the foam splashdown by the Windermere Fire Department.

NOVEMBER November 4th-5th 9th Annual East Kootenay Wine Festival at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Phone 250-3455990, or visit www.fairmonthotsprings.com.

November 11th Remembrance Day services in Invermere and Edgewater, with veterans, RCMP, scouts and dignitaries marching to the Invermere cenotaph at 10:30 a.m. and Edgewater cenotaph at 4 p.m.

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Springs Family Ski Area.

Phone 250-342-2447, or visit www.fairmonthotsprings.com.

December 25th Christmas Day Free Hot Pools Charity Drive at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Phone 250-342-2447, or visit www.fairmonthotsprings.com.

December 31st 3-6 p.m.: Radium Hot Springs Birthday Celebration. Birthday cake, refreshments and firework display.

December 31st Fireworks at Panorama Mountain Village.

Phone 250-342-6941, or visit www. panoramaresort.com.

JANUARY 2012 January 20th-21st Bonspiel on the Lake at Kinsmen Beach, Invermere. Canada’s only lake bonspiel.

Email invermerecurlingclub@shaw.ca.

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September 20th Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Turn Copper into Gold Golf Tournament at Copper Point Golf Club. Phone 250-3422844, or visit www.copperpointgolf.com.

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Recycling Locations Recycling Locations

Transfer Station Locations

Edgewater .......................................... page 85, B2 • Post Office, Sinclair Street

Edgewater Transfer Station ............. page 85, B1

Radium Hot Springs ........................ page 86, C4 • Behind Meet on Higher Ground, St. Joseph’s St Invermere ......................................... page 89, C15 • Bottle Depot, 133 Industrial Rd #2

Columbia Valley Landfill ................... page 91, H4 • Windermere Loop Road Fairmont Transfer Station ................ page 93, B7 Canal Flats Transfer Station ............. page 95, D1 • 306 Green Road

Windermere ....................................... page 91, G5 • Across from the old Family Foods location

Kimberley Transfer Station .................... page 96 • 800 312 Avenue

Kimberley .................................... page 96, C5 & C2 • New & Nearly New, 1685 Warren Avenue • Lindsay Park Elementary School, 602 Salmo St

Cranbrook Transfer Station ................... page 35 • 2405 22 Street North

Cranbrook ................................................. page 35 • Wal-Mart parking lot, Willowbrook Drive • College of the Rockies, 2700 College Way • Bottle Depot, Industrial Rd #3 • Christ the Servant Parish Parking Lot, 1100 14th Ave

All yellow recycling bins are available to the public.

The yellow recycling bins accept the following materials: • Plastics -grocery bags & household plastics #1-#6; all garbage must be removed from grocery bags & must be well rinsed.

Not accepted: Styrofoam (even when it’s marked with a #6), #7 plastics, unmarked plastics and plastic film.

• Glass -food grade container glass of any colour is accepted in the yellow bins marked GLASS ONLY; must be well rinsed with lids removed.

Not accepted: dishes/drinking glasses of any sort, window glass, mirrors, light bulbs, decorations, picture frame glass & showers doors.

• Paper -all mixed paper such as newspaper, magazines, and books-if it’s made of paper, it goes in the yellow bin.

• Cardboard -all types. Exception: cardboard covered in wax or soiled with food/grease.

• Tin & Aluminum Cans -food/beverage cans; rinse well.

Please see maps for specific bin locations.

Look for these symbols:

RDEK Transfer Station/Landfill & Recycling Location

For more recycling information or for paint, household hazardous waste, used oil & electronics disposal facility locations, contact the Regional District of East Kootenay at: 1-888-478-7335 or visit the website: www.rdek.bc.ca

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Street Index EDGEWATER • PAGE 85 62 Mile Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D3-D4 Bench Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Blue Grouse Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 Canyon Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1 Columbia Road . . . . . . . . . . B2 + C1 Commercial Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Cordillera Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Crescentwood Drive . . . . . . . . . . B3 Edgewater South Approach . . . B1 Edgewater Station Road . . . . . . . B2 Glenmore Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . C2-C3 Greenwood Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Hammond Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Hewitt Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2-D2 Lautrup Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Macaulay Street . . . . . . . . . . . . B2-B3 Purcell Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Riverview Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Seel Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Selkirk Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Sinclair Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Toby Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Vermillion Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 RADIUM HOT SPRINGS PAGE 86 Banff Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 Binnie Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1 Blakley Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4 Bluebird Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 Bluebird Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 Bluejay Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 Borrego Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 Canyon Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Capowsky Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1 Copperhorn Ridge . . . . . . . . . B6-B7 Dry Gulch Campsite . . . . . . . . . . . D1 Duby Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1 Eagle Crest Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Edelweiss Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Firland Close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Forsters Landing Road . . . . . A5-B5 Glacier Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6 Grouse Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 Hobbit Frontage Road. . . . . . . . . D1 Hummingbird Lane . . . . . . . . . . . B7 Jackson Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4 Jasper Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 Kirk Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4 Kootenay Park Drive. . . . . . . . B7-B8 Lynx Cres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Lynx Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Madsen Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Magpie Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 Main Street East. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Main Street West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 McIntosh Loop Road . . . . . . . . . . D2 McKay Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Osprey Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Park Drive East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Park Drive West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Pine Cone Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4 Pioneer Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Prospector Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 Radium Boulevard . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Radium Golf Course Road . . . . . D1 Radium Hill Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1 Radium Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 Radium Valley Road . . . . . . . . . . . B7 Redstreak Campground Rd . . . . C4 Revelstoke Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Revelstoke Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 Ridge Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 Rivercrest Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4 Sinclair Creek Loop Road . . . . . . C6 Sparrowhawk Lane . . . . . . . . . . . B7 St. Joseph Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 St. Mary’s Street East . . . . . . . . . . C4 St, Mary’s Street West . . . . . . . . . B4 Stanley Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Sun Valley Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4 Swallow Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 The Peaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5

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Greywolf Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mount Brewer View . . . . . . . . . .

Mount Nelson View . . . . . . . . . .

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Toby Creek Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trappers Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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WILMER · PAGE 88 Bill Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 Bullin Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Delphine Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Donovan Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Horsethief Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Main Avenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1-B3 Moffat Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Park Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Sidney Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Smith Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Starke Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Stoddart Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Wallis Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Water Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Wells Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 West Avenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Westside Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1-C3 WINDERMERE · PAGE 91 Aeneas Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 Akiskinook Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F6 Andreen Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7 Ash Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F2 Beach Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 Beech Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F3 Benninger Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 Birch Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F3 Black Wing Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F8 Boulevard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6 Cardiff Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 Copper Crescent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F3 Court Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G2 Dell Road, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F4 Dixon Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G4 Eagle Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G1 Fairmont Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F4 Galena Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F3 Government Street. . . . . . . . . . . . .F4 Highway Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F6 Hwy 93/95 Frontage Rd . . . . . . . .F6 Hilltop Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E8 Indian Beach Road . . . . . . . . . . . . G2 Kootenay No.3 Road . . . . . . . . . . H3 Kootenay Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F4 Lake Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7-F7 Lake Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G2 Lake Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F3 Marine Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G1 Mercury Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F3 Nelles Crescent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G2 Noltner Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 North Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E4-F5 Osprey Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F2 Park Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G2 Poplar Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F2 Quartz Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F3 Rocky Mountain Avenue . . . . . . .F4 Rowan Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F3 Sand Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7

Selkirk Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F4 Sinclair Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F4 Spruce Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F3 Stoddart Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E6 Sunridge Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F8 Swansea Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E3 Taynton Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G4 Terravista Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E7 The Bench Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G5 Tretheway Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F2 Twin Range Frontage. . . . . . . . . . G4 Victoria Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . F3-F4 Wilmai Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F3 Wilmai Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F3 Windermere Cemetery Road . . .E5 Windermere Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . G3 Wood Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F5 Wood Lane East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F5 AKISQNUK FIRST NATION COLUMBIA LAKE RESERVE No. 3 PAGE 92 Alpine Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C7 Crooked Tree Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . D4-5 Kootenay #3 Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Nelles Crescent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8 Westside Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Windermere Loop Rd . . . . . . . . . B8 FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS PAGE 93 Aspen Grove Place . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Bruce Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 Carnoustie Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Columbia River Crescent . . . . . . C3 Columbia River Road . . . . . . . . . . C4 Cricket Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 Downey Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 Fairmont Airport Road . . . . . . . . B3 Fairmont Close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Fairmont Creek Road . . . . . . . . . . C3 Fairmont Frontage Road . . . . . . C6 Fairmont Resort Road . . . . . . . . . D5 Fairway Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 Falcon Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C6 Eaglebrook Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Fox Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Glen Eagle Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5 Geary Creek Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 Hot Springs Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Hyllestad Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C7 James Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 Jeanette Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 Meadows Crescent . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Mountain Hill Road . . . . . . . . . . . D6 Mountain Ridge Road . . . . . . . . . D6 Mountain Side Place . . . . . . . . . . C6 Mountain Side Road . . . . . . . . . . C6 Mountaintop Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . D6 Mountain View Drive . . . . . . . . . . D6 Mountain View Place . . . . . . . . . . D5 Nymph Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 Ogilvey Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 Redwing Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B5 River Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 Riverside Close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Riverside Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Riverside Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B4 Riverview Crescent . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Riverview Gate Road . . . . . . . . . . C4 Riverview Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Riverview Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Sable Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Spruce Grove Frontage Road . . B3 St. Andrews Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Thistle Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B7 Westside Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Wilder Loop Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Willow Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6 Wills Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B6-C6 COLUMBIA LAKE · PAGE 94 Beach Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 Bella Vista Boulevard . . . . . . . . . . C6

Bighorn Sheep Lane. . . . . . . . . . . D6 Broken Rock Circle . . . . . . . . . . . . C7 Cedar Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C8 Circle Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Columbia Estates Road . . . . . . . . C7 Columbia Lake Road . . . . . . . C5-C7 Columbia Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Columbia Ridge Drive . . . . . . . . . C8 Columbia View Road . . . . . . . . . . D5 Columere Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 Columere Road . . . . . . . . . . . . C5-D5 Dawn Vista Rise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C6 Dutch Creek Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Fir Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C8 Hardie Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7-C7 Grandview Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C8 Juniper Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 Juniper Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C8 Lake Spirit Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C7 Larch Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C8 Osprey Close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 Osprey Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C7 Osprey Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 Pausch Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C8 Pine Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C8 Purcell Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 Raven Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Rio Vista Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C6 Rocky Mountain Way . . . . . . . . . . D4 Rose Terrace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C6 Spirits Reach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C7 Spruce Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C8 Tamarack Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C8 Teal Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1 Tranquil Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C7 Valley Vista Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C6 Westside Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1 CANAL FLATS · PAGE 95 Alder Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Arbuckle Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Baille-Grohman Avenue . . . . . . . C2 Beatty Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Burns Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Canal Flats Cut-off . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 Canal Flats East Frontage Rd . . . D2 Canal Flats West Frontage Rd . . C2 Canal Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Cedar Crescent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 Columbia View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Doherty Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Dunn Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Edmunds Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4 Emerald Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Findlay Creek Road . . . . . . . . . . . . A4 Flats Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Grainger Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 Green Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1 J2 Ranch Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1 Kootenay Forest Service Road . D4 Luck Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 MacArthur Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 McGee Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 McGrath Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Pine Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Quinn Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Selkie Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Shaughnessy Street . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Spruce Avenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Stevens Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Richardson Crescent . . . . . . . . . . D6 Rundle Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 Tamarack Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 Thunderhill Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Willow Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 KIMBERLEY · PAGE 96 3rd Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 4th Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 5th Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1 6th Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 7th Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 8th Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1, C2 100th Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5

101st Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 102nd Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 103rd Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 104th Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 106th Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 107th Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 109th Aenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 110th Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 111th Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 Alpine Cres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Alpenglow Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3 Archibald Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Banks Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Beale Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Blaylock Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Black Bear Cres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D6 Boundary Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Bryant Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Buchanan Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Burdett Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Caldwell Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 Chapman Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Church Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Cranbrook Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Crerar Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Creston Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 Dalgren Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Dawnsview Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Deer Park Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Deer Run Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Dewdney Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Dewolf Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Diamond Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Dogwood Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Drew Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 Elko Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1 Fernie Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C1 Fortier Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Galena Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D6 Gerry Sorensen Way . . . . . . A2, B3 Gieggrich Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 Green Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5 Halpin Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Ham Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Hannay Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Howard Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Hunt Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 Jennings Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Johnson Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Kimberley Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Kimbrook Cres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D6 Knighton Road . . . . . . . . . . . D4/D5 Larch Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 Leadenhall Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Levirs Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Lindsay Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Lloyd Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 MacKenzie Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Marsden Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 McDougall Cres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 Montgomery Avenue . . . . . . . . . C4 Morrison Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 Morrison Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 Moyie Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2 Nelson Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 Northstar Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 Northstar Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Norton Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Otis Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Oughtred Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C5 Pearson Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 Phillips Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Pine Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 Poole Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Ritchie Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Ross Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Rossland Blvd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C2 Rotary Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3, D4 Rotary Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Spokane Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Staples Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Stemwinder Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 St.Mary’s Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . C3 Steele Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2

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Box 340 · 4836A Radium Boulevard, Radium Hot Springs, B.C., V0A 1M0 Ph: 250-347-6455 · Fax: 250-347-9068 www.RadiumHotSprings.com

VILLAGE OF CANAL FLATS

Box 159 · 8853 Grainger Road, Canal Flats, BC, V0B 1B0 Ph: 250-349-5462 · Fax: 250-349-5460 www.CanalFlats.com

GOLDEN VISITOR CENTRE

111 Golden Donald Upper Road, Golden, B.C., V0A 1H0 Ph: 1-800-435-5622 • www.HelloBC.com

Important Numbers 911 AMBULANCE • FIRE • POLICE HEALTH Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-342-9201 Chisel Peak Medical Centre . . . . 250-341-6900 Invermere Medical Clinic . . . . . . 250-342-9206

SERVICE Forest Fire Reports . . . . . . . .1-888-336-7378 B.C. Road Reports . . . . . . . . .1-800-550-4997 Alberta Road Reports . . . . . .1-877-262-4997

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Index to Advertisers ACCOMMODATION Best Western Invermere Inn . . . . . . . . . 5,64 Bighorn Meadows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 103 Canyon RV Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Chalet Europe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,65 Crystal Springs Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,64 Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. . . . . . . .63,65 Fairmont Mountainside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Kootenay River RV Resort. . . . . . . . . . .30,63 Lake Windermere Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,65 Lakeshore Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25,63 Mountain View Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,64 Spruce Grove Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Timbers Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Village Country Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,64 Invermere Panorama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

ANTIQUES Te Papa Nui Antiques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

ARTS, CULTURE & HISTORY Artym Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Canadian Museum Of Rail Travel . . . . . . .35 Effusion Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Pynelogs Cultural Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Wings Over The Rockies . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

AUTOMOTIVE Kool Country Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Radium Hot Springs Esso . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

COMMUNITY INFORMATION Radium Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . .12 Regional District of East Kootenay . . . . .97 Village Of Canal Flats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

GOLF COURSES Bootleg Gap Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33,59 Copper Point Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54,57 Copper Point - The Ridge . . . . . . . . . . .54,57 Coys Par 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56,57 Eagle Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55,57 Edgewater Hilltop Par 3 . . . . . . . . . . . .56,57 Fairmont Hot Springs Creekside . . .55,57 Fairmont Hot Springs Mtnside . . . . .55,58 Fairmont Hot Springs Riverside . . . .55,58 Greywolf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Kimberley Golf Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33,59 Radium Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 59,104 Radium Resort Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Spur Valley Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Trickle Creek Golf Resort . . . . . . . . . . .33,59 Windermere Valley Golf . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 58

Tonys Greek Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68,71

HOMES & BUILDING Focus Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Rona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

HOMES & REAL ESTATE Aspen Meadows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Bighorn Meadows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65,103 Boreggo Ridge, Schickedanz . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Dutch Creek RV Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Elk Park Ranch, Schickedanz . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 High Country Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,65

PUBLISHING Columbia Valley Pioneer . . . . . . . . . 21, 101

RECREATION Columbia River Kayak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Copper City Amusements . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Funtasia Fun Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Kootenay River Runners . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Petes Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

RESORTS Copper Point Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Bighorn Meadows Resort . . . . . . . . 64,103 Fairmont Hot Springs Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26,55,57,58,63,65,67 Radium Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 65, 104 Valleys Edge Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Panorama Mountain Village . . . . . . . . . 5,65

RESTAURANTS & PUBS Bears Paw Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Black Forest Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Bugaboo Trophy Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 CasaVino Wine Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52,71 Dapper’s Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Eagle Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69,71 Fireside Tea Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52,71 Helnas Stube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68,71 Hoodoo Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68,71 Huckleberry’s Family Restaurant . . . . 3,71 Kicking Horse Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70,71 Konig Meat And Sausage Co . . . . . . . . . .21 Meet On Higher Ground . . . . . . . . . . .13,71 Mountain Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Mountainside Clubhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Old Salzburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Quality Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Selkirk Dining & Patio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 The Lakeside Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 The Springs Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

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RETAIL & SERVICES AG Valley Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Beach Bound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Candyland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Details By Joanne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Essentials Department Store . . . . . . . . . .19 Fairmont Hot Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Invermere Dry Cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Invermere Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Pharmasave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Purcell Mountain Quilting . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 River Gems Jewellery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Scrappy Dos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Tiffany’s Thredz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Travel World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

SPA AND WELLNESS Fairmont Hot Springs Resort . . . . . . . . . .67 Fusion Wellness Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Pleiades Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

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www.bighornmeadows.ca • Located in Radium

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Hot Springs BC just outside Kootenay National Park Luxurious Rocky Mountain Resort Central to 7 ski hills within a 2 hour driving distance Central to 15 golf courses within an hour’s drive 1, 2 & 3 bedroom vacation homes

Visit our showsuite, open daily at the Resort along the Springs Golf Course Reservations: 1-877-344-2323 Real Estate: 1-888-766-9637 info@bighornmeadows.ca Ask about our specials and packages.

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Genuine by Nature! > Providing you with the very best in Golf, Ski & Spa packages.

36 holes of golf featuring The Springs & The Resort courses scenic hotel & condos • licensed dining, wedding, banquet & conference facilities • Rising Sun Massage & Spa • fitness centre indoor pool • racquetball & squash • golf schools & lessons • hiking & biking trails • nordic ski trails • nestled on the border of Kootenay National Park close to the natural Radium Hot Springs pools.

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