Outdoor Adventure
Find more adventure in The Columbia Valley.
Whatever your definition, there’s more to discover in all four seasons. Hike on a mountain trail, soak in a local hot springs, ride on a bike path, ski down a mountain, or get going on a guided experience. Explore all that the Columbia Valley has to offer in winter, spring, summer, and fall.
What Season Are You Travelling In?
All Seasons
Fall
Fall is the best kept secret in the Columbia Valley. With loads of things to do like hiking, biking, golfing, paddling, and more, we’ve got a long season of activities. What will your fall adventure in the Columbia Valley look like? When the leaves turn, hikers will head to the alpine to view the stunning yellow needles of the Larch. Golfers will take advantage of a long season to sneak in a few more tee times. Paddlers will enjoy a wake-free lake. Whatever fall adventure you’re looking for, you’ll find it here.
Spring
Spring in the Columbia Valley brings to mind bluebird days, fresh air, and unparalleled time for more adventure! Lucky for skiers and boarders, the ski season stretches long into the spring. Get ready for spring skiing, best accompanied with an apres beverage on a sunny patio! Birds and wildlife are particularly stunning in the spring season. Birders will love to follow the Columbia Valley Bird Trail to spot one of the many species of birds throughout the Valley. Bikers flock to the area to ride early dirt.
Summer
Summer in the Columbia Valley is unbeatable. With warm water lakes, endless mountain hiking trails, local farmers markets, tasty restaurants, and so much more, there’s something for everyone. Find more adventure with guided experiences like whitewater rafting, hiking trips, helicopter tours, and so much more. Or, take advantage of lakeside life and kick back on the beach with tasty local takeout.
Winter
Find more winter adventure in the Columbia Valley. The communities of Radium Hot Springs, Invermere, Panorama, and Fairmont Hot Springs are full of everything you need to celebrate the season. Spend the day on the slopes of a local ski resort, experience skating on frozen lakes, soak in a naturally-heated hot springs pool, and relax with a warm apres beverage at the end of the day.