Christie's Guidebook
Things to do
This is a great spot, just a few minutes from the vacation home! It has go karts, mini golf, and ice cream. Our kids love it here.
6 locals recommend
Ozzie's Amusements - Closed for the Season
4818 North StThis is a great spot, just a few minutes from the vacation home! It has go karts, mini golf, and ice cream. Our kids love it here.
Make your vacation unforgettable by renting a ski boat, pontoon boat, or sea doo! They provide life jackets, the boats are clean and new, and the service is great.
10 locals recommend
Pete’s Marina
25 Laurier StMake your vacation unforgettable by renting a ski boat, pontoon boat, or sea doo! They provide life jackets, the boats are clean and new, and the service is great.
So much to do, and only 15 minutes from the cabin! Natural hot springs, horseback riding, hiking, kayaking, skiing and snowboarding, golf, river rafting, summer day camps, ATV tours, zip lines… you’re sure to find something!
34 locals recommend
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
5225 Fairmont Resort RdSo much to do, and only 15 minutes from the cabin! Natural hot springs, horseback riding, hiking, kayaking, skiing and snowboarding, golf, river rafting, summer day camps, ATV tours, zip lines… you’re sure to find something!
Panorama is only 20 minutes away. Skiing and snowboarding in the winter, white water rafting, mountain biking, and hiking in the winter. And dining all year round! Panorama is an incredible place and we’re lucky to be so close to it.
87 locals recommend
Panorama Mountain Resort
2000 Panorama DrPanorama is only 20 minutes away. Skiing and snowboarding in the winter, white water rafting, mountain biking, and hiking in the winter. And dining all year round! Panorama is an incredible place and we’re lucky to be so close to it.
RK Heliski has been operating in Jumbo Valley for 50+ years.
9 locals recommend
RK Heliski - Heli-skiing in British Columbia
2045 Greywolf DrRK Heliski has been operating in Jumbo Valley for 50+ years.
Radium Hot Springs are naturally-heated mineral pools overlooking the mountains. They are open year round. Only 15 minutes from the cabin!
58 locals recommend
Radium Hot Springs
5420 BC-93Radium Hot Springs are naturally-heated mineral pools overlooking the mountains. They are open year round. Only 15 minutes from the cabin!
You’ll see the Valley Alley bowling pin sign when you turn off the highway to get to the cabin - it’s a classic! Fun for the whole family.
9 locals recommend
Valley Alley Bowling Centre
1113 Swansea RdYou’ll see the Valley Alley bowling pin sign when you turn off the highway to get to the cabin - it’s a classic! Fun for the whole family.
Kootenay River Runners
4987 BC-93White water rafting in Radium!
An awesome place to bring kids in the summer. U-pick strawberries and raspberries. Our kids love floating the ducks down the little stream on the property.
Saunders Family Farm
4825 The Dell RoadAn awesome place to bring kids in the summer. U-pick strawberries and raspberries. Our kids love floating the ducks down the little stream on the property.
Use the lake all year round! In the winter, check out the "Whiteway" - a skating and cross country skiing track on the lake. It's 34km long and connects Windermere and Invermere.
Windermere Lake, East Kootenay, BC, Canada
Use the lake all year round! In the winter, check out the "Whiteway" - a skating and cross country skiing track on the lake. It's 34km long and connects Windermere and Invermere.
Nestled between the towering peaks of the Purcell and Rocky Mountains, this day-use area provincial park is situated at the north end of 15 kilometres long Windermere Lake.
A broad, sandy beach backed with open, grassy play areas offers pleasant surroundings for families who enjoy lakeshore recreation. Windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming are popular activities. There is an adventure playground and a volleyball court.
37 locals recommend
James Chabot Provincial Park
Nestled between the towering peaks of the Purcell and Rocky Mountains, this day-use area provincial park is situated at the north end of 15 kilometres long Windermere Lake.
A broad, sandy beach backed with open, grassy play areas offers pleasant surroundings for families who enjoy lakeshore recreation. Windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming are popular activities. There is an adventure playground and a volleyball court.
Play West is a professional guiding company that can take you on incredible hikes in the Columbia Valley. Their guides are Invermere residents and are well versed in the local flora & fauna as well as the history of the region. They have half-day, full day, and multi-day hikes. Check out their "Summit Sunset and Fondue" hike!
Playwest Mountain Experience
9 AvenuePlay West is a professional guiding company that can take you on incredible hikes in the Columbia Valley. Their guides are Invermere residents and are well versed in the local flora & fauna as well as the history of the region. They have half-day, full day, and multi-day hikes. Check out their "Summit Sunset and Fondue" hike!
Food scene
This market runs Saturdays from 9am-1pm. Local fruit and vegetables, lots of delicious treats, and handmade art and other items. This is one of our favourite things to do in the summer. Located in the parking lot behind the BMO bank in Invermere.
13 locals recommend
Farmers and Artists Market
528 6th AveThis market runs Saturdays from 9am-1pm. Local fruit and vegetables, lots of delicious treats, and handmade art and other items. This is one of our favourite things to do in the summer. Located in the parking lot behind the BMO bank in Invermere.
Located right next to Kinsmen Beach, this is the perfect place to have a cold beer on the patio. The fried dill pickle chips are our favorite! The service is fast and friendly and the food is great. It’s one of our favorite places for great pub food.
42 locals recommend
The Station Neighborhood Pub
1701 6 AveLocated right next to Kinsmen Beach, this is the perfect place to have a cold beer on the patio. The fried dill pickle chips are our favorite! The service is fast and friendly and the food is great. It’s one of our favorite places for great pub food.
Another favorite spot! Cute little patio courtyard in the back. Delicious soups, sandwiches, cakes, pies, cookies - all made in-house. Grab a coffee after lunch and wander through the cute shops in downtown Invermere. Closed Monday/Tuesday.
13 locals recommend
Blue Dog Cafe
1213 7th AveAnother favorite spot! Cute little patio courtyard in the back. Delicious soups, sandwiches, cakes, pies, cookies - all made in-house. Grab a coffee after lunch and wander through the cute shops in downtown Invermere. Closed Monday/Tuesday.
Sushi in the mountains! 5 minute drive from the cabin. Dine in or take out.
14 locals recommend
Fubuki Sushi
315 3rd AveSushi in the mountains! 5 minute drive from the cabin. Dine in or take out.
Breakfast, brunch or lunch! Open 8am-3pm. Made from scratch - large menu with lots of options. They have cocktails and beer/wine too.
10 locals recommend
Begginnings Breakfast
1310 7th AvenueBreakfast, brunch or lunch! Open 8am-3pm. Made from scratch - large menu with lots of options. They have cocktails and beer/wine too.
Local gem! Lots of fresh local produce, frozen and fresh meals, you’ll be happy you came!
The Hot Spot is a wood-fired pizza restaurant located inside the market.
17 locals recommend
Hopkins Harvest featuring The Hot Spot
1645 BC-95Local gem! Lots of fresh local produce, frozen and fresh meals, you’ll be happy you came!
The Hot Spot is a wood-fired pizza restaurant located inside the market.
This local bakery has delicious, fresh locally made donuts, bread, pastries, sandwiches, soup, and coffee.
32 locals recommend
the invermere bakery
1305 7 AveThis local bakery has delicious, fresh locally made donuts, bread, pastries, sandwiches, soup, and coffee.
Famous for their extensive pizza menu, freshly made dough, delicious caesar salads and bbq baby back ribs. Open all year (closed over Christmas).
20 locals recommend
Peppi's Italian Fuel
1018 8 AveFamous for their extensive pizza menu, freshly made dough, delicious caesar salads and bbq baby back ribs. Open all year (closed over Christmas).
Craft brewery with a tasting room. You can stay and have a drink, or take some home with you. They have lots of seasonal beer to try. Arrowhead also hosts events such as Trivia Night.
19 locals recommend
Arrowhead Brewing Company
481 Arrow RdCraft brewery with a tasting room. You can stay and have a drink, or take some home with you. They have lots of seasonal beer to try. Arrowhead also hosts events such as Trivia Night.
Golf Courses
There are so many golf courses nearby - perfect for your next golf getaway.
Copper Point is less than 5 minutes away, and is home to two courses. It also has a restaurant, pro shop, and pickle ball.
26 locals recommend
Copper Point Golf Club
Copper Point is less than 5 minutes away, and is home to two courses. It also has a restaurant, pro shop, and pickle ball.
18 holes looking over the Columbia River. 15 minute drive from the cabin.
23 locals recommend
Eagle Ranch Resort
9581 Eagle Ranch Trail18 holes looking over the Columbia River. 15 minute drive from the cabin.
Greywolf Golf Course
1860 Greywolf DrRanked one of the best courses in Canada
This course is just across the highway and is a great family-friendly local course.
14 locals recommend
Windermere Valley Golf Course
1881 Windermere Loop RdThis course is just across the highway and is a great family-friendly local course.
Radium has two courses - the Springs and the Radium. 15 minute drive from the cabin.
21 locals recommend
Springs Course - Radium Golf Group
4714 Springs DrRadium has two courses - the Springs and the Radium. 15 minute drive from the cabin.
Unique Shops
This gallery features artists and artisans from all across Canada. They have one of a kind handmade pieces. They also teach a wide ranch of classes for kids and adults. Our kids love taking home a craft kit for an afternoon of creativity.
Black Star Studios
1021 7th AveThis gallery features artists and artisans from all across Canada. They have one of a kind handmade pieces. They also teach a wide ranch of classes for kids and adults. Our kids love taking home a craft kit for an afternoon of creativity.
Village Arts features beautiful art from a collective of both local artists and artists from BC, Alberta and across Canada. Featuring pottery, photography, wall art, jewelry, stone, wood, glass, metals, textiles and more! Village Arts has beautiful handcrafted items suitable for every occasion and budget.
Village Arts Society
1045 7th AveVillage Arts features beautiful art from a collective of both local artists and artists from BC, Alberta and across Canada. Featuring pottery, photography, wall art, jewelry, stone, wood, glass, metals, textiles and more! Village Arts has beautiful handcrafted items suitable for every occasion and budget.
Candyland
1206 7th AveA must-see if you have children or a sweet tooth!
Three Bears Gift Shop
905 7th AveThis shop has art, decor, and unique local gifts.
Bird's Eye Boutique
1206 7th AveBird's Eye Boutique is a resale clothing boutique in Downtown Invermere.
The Trading Post Specialty Foods
809 7th AveUnique specialty store with unique food and kitchen items.
Konig Meat & Sausage Co
1210 7th AveLocally owned deli and butcher shop.
Grocery Stores
6 minute drive from the cabin. This is a large grocery store with a bakery and deli.
30 locals recommend
Sobeys - Invermere
750 4 St6 minute drive from the cabin. This is a large grocery store with a bakery and deli.
Joe's No Frills
471 Arrow Rd4 minute drive from the cabin. Large well-stocked grocery store.
7 minute drive from the cabin. This independent grocery store is located on the "main street" in Invermere. They have a bakery and deli including salads, sandwiches, soup, and fresh sushi.
25 locals recommend
A G Valley Foods
906 7th Ave7 minute drive from the cabin. This independent grocery store is located on the "main street" in Invermere. They have a bakery and deli including salads, sandwiches, soup, and fresh sushi.