Introduction The ski hill adjacent to the village is larger than most in North America with almost 3000 acres of lift-serviced terrain. It also has one of the largest vertical drops at 4,265 feet. It is ranked 5th in [...]
IntroductionEdgewater is an unincorporated hamlet located in the Columbia Valley one hour south of Golden, British Columbia. Originally known and founded as a farming community, it has diversified into forestry and tourism.Tourist attractions such as the farmer’s market and the Steamboat [...]
Introduction Canal Flats (pop. 700) is a village located at the southern end of Columbia Lake in the Columbia Valley. It’s the gateway to several provincial parks including Whiteswan and Top of the World. It was originally named McGillivray’s Portage. [...]
Introduction Located three hours west of Calgary, Golden is centrally located in the Columbia Valley between the Rocky Mountains and the Purcell Mountains. It is here that the mighty Columbia River and Kicking Horse River meet. Six national parks [...]
IntroductionFairmont Hot Springs (pop. 475) is a destination resort community located a few minutes north of Columbia Lake. The area is well known for its hot springs which are the result of a geological formation that sends heated water from [...]
Introduction Radium Hot Springs (pop. 775) is an idillic mountain village located west of Kootenay National Parkwhich provides a grand welcome to the Columbia River Valley. Drive past the famous hot springs and mineral pools to sweeping vistas of [...]
Introduction Windermere is a growing town (pop. 1500) located on the east shore of Windermere Lake. Located just off of Highway 93, this community ideally situated close to the town of Invermere for shopping and services but is distinctly [...]
Introduction Invermere is located on Windermere Lake, BC. It is the commerce hub of the Columbia Valley serving approximately 25,000 people between Golden and Cranbrook. Located in the Purcell Mountain range, this area is a recreation hotspot with summer [...]
