Start Your Morning Off Right
Start off on the right foot with a latte from Bighorn Café. This eclectic coffee shop is located on Radium Hot Springs main street. With the tastes and smells of fresh, onsite baking the café cultivates a home-like ambience that welcomes any and all guests – residents and guests alike. Come enjoy a delicious cup of 49th Parallel espresso, a light snack or quick lunch.
Enjoy an Outdoor Adventure
HIKE
Looking at a map of the Columbia Valley, you can’t help but notice the expansive network of trails that spider across the vast terrain. For many locals exploring valley bottoms, over mountain passes and across alpine meadows is more than just a pastime.
Yet, a remarkable sight that is often overlooked is the changing colour of the fall larch. This is when these deciduous conifers turn yellow for a couple of weeks before shedding its needles. Take a guided-hike with Playwest Mountain Experiences to Brewer Lake in the Purcells. The Brewer Lake hike has a little bit of everything – old-growth Douglas Firs and large, meadows filled with wildflowers and several sun-alpine lakes.
PADDLE
Spend some time paddling through the Columbia River Wetlands while learning about David Thompson and the local history with a guided interpretive tour with Columbia River Paddle. Whether you’re an individual, family or small group of friends you can enjoy a hassle-free afternoon discovering facts about the river and wetlands, local birds, fish, reptiles, and animals.
GOLF
Nowhere else in Canada – perhaps the world – is there a better mountain golf destination than the spectacular Columbia Valley. Between Radium Hot Springs and Fairmont Hot Springs there are eight spectacular courses. Bighorn Meadows Resort is conveniently located on the ninth fairway of the Springs Course and within a 5-minutes’ drive to the Radium Course.
Enjoy a Brew, or Two
Brewed from mountain spring water, Arrowhead Brewing Company is located in Invermere and offers six permanent ales as well as three to five seasonal varieties. Since opening their doors, they have been committed to creating craft beers that are brewed with natural ingredients containing no additives or preservatives. Spend an afternoon in their 1950’s Gastown taproom and enjoy a pint of beer, light eats and great company.
Relax and Unwind
Whether you’re on vacation to simply relax, or need to soothe sore muscles after a day of activity in the Columbia Valley’s pristine wilderness, a massage, facial or body treatment is sure to hit the spot. With over 3,500 square feet and nine treatment rooms, Fusion Wellness Spa, is a great place to enjoy an amazing relaxation escapes.
