The Cabin's Guidebook

Jeff
The Cabin's Guidebook

Sightseeing

A perfect place to go for a soak and enjoy post hot springs drinks and dinner.
60 locals recommend
Fairmont Hot Springs
60 locals recommend
A perfect place to go for a soak and enjoy post hot springs drinks and dinner.
Another great place to take a soak in world renowned hot springs.
91 locals recommend
Radium Hot Springs
91 locals recommend
Another great place to take a soak in world renowned hot springs.
If you've gone to Fairmont and Radium, try out Lussier for the much more 'off the beaten path' natural hot springs. Unmatched beauty.
51 locals recommend
Lussier Hot Springs
51 locals recommend
If you've gone to Fairmont and Radium, try out Lussier for the much more 'off the beaten path' natural hot springs. Unmatched beauty.
Incredible fishing, great swimming and a little quieter off the beaten path. An absolutely beautiful area to explore. Go for a swim, go for a hike, repeat.
Premier Lake
Incredible fishing, great swimming and a little quieter off the beaten path. An absolutely beautiful area to explore. Go for a swim, go for a hike, repeat.

Activities

A perfect place for a family ski day, just minutes away from our place.
19 locals recommend
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Ski Area
Fairmont Resort Rd
19 locals recommend
A perfect place for a family ski day, just minutes away from our place.
World class ski resort just 45 minutes from our front door.
87 locals recommend
Panorama Mountain Resort
2000 Panorama Dr
87 locals recommend
World class ski resort just 45 minutes from our front door.
World class ski resort, just 60 minutes from our front door.
37 locals recommend
Kimberley Alpine Resort
N Star Blvd
37 locals recommend
World class ski resort, just 60 minutes from our front door.
Spectacular lake, in winter or summer with skating on the world's longest 'white way' when it's cold and spectacular summer beach and water sports space all summer long.
24 locals recommend
Windermere Lake
24 locals recommend
Spectacular lake, in winter or summer with skating on the world's longest 'white way' when it's cold and spectacular summer beach and water sports space all summer long.
Beautiful valley lake stretching along the Columbia Valley. Enjoy a day on the beach or take advantage of the water.
Columbia Lake
Beautiful valley lake stretching along the Columbia Valley. Enjoy a day on the beach or take advantage of the water.
An absolute gem, perfect for a bike ride, walk or run, stretching from just off the highway near our place all the way to Invermere.
8 locals recommend
Markin-MacPhail Westside Legacy Trail North Kiosk
Westside Road
8 locals recommend
An absolute gem, perfect for a bike ride, walk or run, stretching from just off the highway near our place all the way to Invermere.

Golfing

This 18-hole course crosses back and forth over the fast-flowing Columbia River a total of six times, an undeniably scenic course that attracts golfers of all levels. Within 10 minutes.
15 locals recommend
Riverside Golf Course
5097 Riverview Rd
15 locals recommend
This 18-hole course crosses back and forth over the fast-flowing Columbia River a total of six times, an undeniably scenic course that attracts golfers of all levels. Within 10 minutes.
It’s a classic – Being amid the first of its kind and caliber in the Columbia Valley, Mountainside Golf Course looks upon the craggy Rocky Mountain Slopes and down towards the crystal clear Columbia Lake – Mother Nature’s premier backdrop. Within 10 minutes.
20 locals recommend
Mountainside Golf Clubhouse
Hot Springs Road
20 locals recommend
It’s a classic – Being amid the first of its kind and caliber in the Columbia Valley, Mountainside Golf Course looks upon the craggy Rocky Mountain Slopes and down towards the crystal clear Columbia Lake – Mother Nature’s premier backdrop. Within 10 minutes.
Creekside delivers nine holes of Par 3 “Big Holes” (8 inches) on unique fairways featuring ponds, cascading creeks and sand bunkers. Within 10 minutes.
6 locals recommend
Creekside Golf Course
5083 Hot Springs Rd
6 locals recommend
Creekside delivers nine holes of Par 3 “Big Holes” (8 inches) on unique fairways featuring ponds, cascading creeks and sand bunkers. Within 10 minutes.
With excellent teaching programs, a fully stocked pro shop, a restaurant and a friendly, laid-back atmosphere that will definitely win you over, you can expect a memorable, relaxing, and shorter-than-average round of golf at Windermere Valley Golf Course. Within 10 minutes.
14 locals recommend
Windermere Valley Golf Course
1881 Windermere Loop Rd
14 locals recommend
With excellent teaching programs, a fully stocked pro shop, a restaurant and a friendly, laid-back atmosphere that will definitely win you over, you can expect a memorable, relaxing, and shorter-than-average round of golf at Windermere Valley Golf Course. Within 10 minutes.
Located in British Columbia’s beautiful Windermere Valley, Copper Point Golf Club is just minutes from the popular tourist destinations of Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, and Fairmont Hot Springs. Within 15 minutes. With 36 holes, Copper Point Golf Club, with both The Point Course and The Ridge Course, are among the newest championship courses in the Kootenay Rockies.
26 locals recommend
Copper Point Golf Club
26 locals recommend
Located in British Columbia’s beautiful Windermere Valley, Copper Point Golf Club is just minutes from the popular tourist destinations of Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, and Fairmont Hot Springs. Within 15 minutes. With 36 holes, Copper Point Golf Club, with both The Point Course and The Ridge Course, are among the newest championship courses in the Kootenay Rockies.
The Radium Golf Group offers you two courses, in Radium Hot Springs, with outstanding course conditioning, a relaxing dining and patio selection and great service. Gaze out over awe-inspiring views as you experience a great day of golf. Watch for wildlife… they like to watch you too! Within 30 minutes.
Radium Golf Course Road
Radium Golf Course Road
The Radium Golf Group offers you two courses, in Radium Hot Springs, with outstanding course conditioning, a relaxing dining and patio selection and great service. Gaze out over awe-inspiring views as you experience a great day of golf. Watch for wildlife… they like to watch you too! Within 30 minutes.
Dramatically nestled against the backdrop of British Columbia's Purcell Mountains, Greywolf is a world-renowned course that wins people over time and time again. Ranked amongst the top 15 courses in Canada and #1 public course in BC, Greywolf features several holes that will be seared into your memory. A dynamite collection of par-3s is capped by the spectacular Cliffhanger hole, unquestionably one of the best in the world. With beautifully sculpted bentgrass fairways and hair-raising elevation changes, your round at Greywolf will be one for the bucket list.
34 locals recommend
Greywolf Golf Course
1860 Greywolf Dr
34 locals recommend
Dramatically nestled against the backdrop of British Columbia's Purcell Mountains, Greywolf is a world-renowned course that wins people over time and time again. Ranked amongst the top 15 courses in Canada and #1 public course in BC, Greywolf features several holes that will be seared into your memory. A dynamite collection of par-3s is capped by the spectacular Cliffhanger hole, unquestionably one of the best in the world. With beautifully sculpted bentgrass fairways and hair-raising elevation changes, your round at Greywolf will be one for the bucket list.

City/town information

Great little mountain town, nestled at the entry to the valley. Cool shops, funky 'chalet' style restaurants and terrific views. Arrive on Fridays from mid June to late August and you can enjoy their farmer's market.
91 locals recommend
Radium Hot Springs
91 locals recommend
Great little mountain town, nestled at the entry to the valley. Cool shops, funky 'chalet' style restaurants and terrific views. Arrive on Fridays from mid June to late August and you can enjoy their farmer's market.
Such a cool little mountain town, with a cool little downtown that you can wander for shopping or snacks. Sip a beer on the patio, listen to live music in the square or arrive on Thursdays from 5-7:30 pm from mid June to mid September and enjoy a really terrific farmer's market downtown on Howard Street. An hour away on an easy, picturesque drive.
14 locals recommend
Kimberley
14 locals recommend
Such a cool little mountain town, with a cool little downtown that you can wander for shopping or snacks. Sip a beer on the patio, listen to live music in the square or arrive on Thursdays from 5-7:30 pm from mid June to mid September and enjoy a really terrific farmer's market downtown on Howard Street. An hour away on an easy, picturesque drive.
Central town of the Columbia Valley, complete with all the amenities you'll need for the trip. Cool and walkable downtown, great parks for the kids and beach access in summer and winter for a dip, a skate, a ski or a kayak.
45 locals recommend
Invermere
45 locals recommend
Central town of the Columbia Valley, complete with all the amenities you'll need for the trip. Cool and walkable downtown, great parks for the kids and beach access in summer and winter for a dip, a skate, a ski or a kayak.
Minutes from our place, you'll find world class hot springs, great family skiing and a number of really cool shops and restaurants. Our personal favourites are Valley Coffee for a warm up, From Scratch for dinner and the Bear's Paw Bar for a pint.
60 locals recommend
Fairmont Hot Springs
60 locals recommend
Minutes from our place, you'll find world class hot springs, great family skiing and a number of really cool shops and restaurants. Our personal favourites are Valley Coffee for a warm up, From Scratch for dinner and the Bear's Paw Bar for a pint.

Food scene

Great little Mexican spot just 15 minutes away.
Su Casa Mexican Chef
5388 British Columbia 93
Great little Mexican spot just 15 minutes away.
Amazing local eatery, just minutes away.
20 locals recommend
From Scratch – A Mountain Kitchen
5019 Fairmont Resort Rd
20 locals recommend
Amazing local eatery, just minutes away.
The best coffee in the valley.
Valley Coffee Co
4992 Fairmont Frontage Rd
The best coffee in the valley.
Perfect stop for some BBQ and Poutine!
10 locals recommend
Smokehouse 93
526 BC-95
10 locals recommend
Perfect stop for some BBQ and Poutine!
Fantastic Japanese just minutes away!
Sushi Sawa Kitchen & Eatery
4985 Hot Springs Road
Fantastic Japanese just minutes away!
Great little grocery store, complete with food, liquor and a small offering of household items.
11 locals recommend
Fairmont Mountainside Market
4992 Fairmont Frontage Rd
11 locals recommend
Great little grocery store, complete with food, liquor and a small offering of household items.