Jeanette’s guidebook Invermere
Beaches
Lovely beach to have a picnic or spend the day swimming. Located in Invermere just a short 8 min drive.
37 locals recommend
James Chabot Provincial Park
Lovely beach to have a picnic or spend the day swimming. Located in Invermere just a short 8 min drive.
Quieter beach with great swimming and playground for children.
10 locals recommend
Windermere public Beach
Quieter beach with great swimming and playground for children.
This is the busier beach in town but has some amenities to enjoy your day. There is a club house with change rooms and food available. Little kids can enjoy the water park and play ground. You can also rent paddle boards from the club house.
54 locals recommend
Kinsmen Beach
1720 4 AveThis is the busier beach in town but has some amenities to enjoy your day. There is a club house with change rooms and food available. Little kids can enjoy the water park and play ground. You can also rent paddle boards from the club house.
History
Windermere Valley Museum
222 6th AveSmall museum that gives you history of the Valley.
Hot Springs
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Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
5225 Fairmont Resort RdHiking
Great hike for family and view of the entire valley. You can drive up with a good clearance vehicle or 4 x 4 to the well marked trail. Its not too strenuous hike for those that want an incredible view. You may also be able to see paragliders or hang gliders take off from this point.
CAUTION: The road up to Swansea can be dangerous. A high clearance 2WD vehicle can drive up past the trailhead about 2 km to the next parking area and even beyond that to the next area at 5 km. Downhill mountain bikers often do this but most hikers park down below. A 4WD vehicle is highly recommended.
11 locals recommend
Mount Swansea Lookout Trail
Mount Swansea Lookout TrailGreat hike for family and view of the entire valley. You can drive up with a good clearance vehicle or 4 x 4 to the well marked trail. Its not too strenuous hike for those that want an incredible view. You may also be able to see paragliders or hang gliders take off from this point.
CAUTION: The road up to Swansea can be dangerous. A high clearance 2WD vehicle can drive up past the trailhead about 2 km to the next parking area and even beyond that to the next area at 5 km. Downhill mountain bikers often do this but most hikers park down below. A 4WD vehicle is highly recommended.
Anyone who has driven along Hwy 93/95 south of Fairmont Hot Springs has been surprised and amazed as they came upon the hoodoos, for they are a distinct landmark in this part of the Columbia Valley. You don’t need to view them from a speeding vehicle, however – see them up close and personal from the hiking trail.
Race Trac Gas
5398 BC-95Anyone who has driven along Hwy 93/95 south of Fairmont Hot Springs has been surprised and amazed as they came upon the hoodoos, for they are a distinct landmark in this part of the Columbia Valley. You don’t need to view them from a speeding vehicle, however – see them up close and personal from the hiking trail.
Activity
Every Saturday from 9-1 local artists and farmers display and sell there goods. It is a very popular market for the valley. Great place to find the perfect local souvenir for family or friends or pick up local produce for a healthy dinner in.
13 locals recommend
Farmers and Artists Market
528 6th AveEvery Saturday from 9-1 local artists and farmers display and sell there goods. It is a very popular market for the valley. Great place to find the perfect local souvenir for family or friends or pick up local produce for a healthy dinner in.
Panorama Mountain Resort
2000 Panorama DrNeighbourhoods
Fairmont is a small village south of Invermere about a 20 min drive from the property. There are a few good shops and great coffee shop in the mini mall. You can also enjoy trail rides, Hot Springs and hiking in this community.
60 locals recommend
Fairmont Hot Springs
Fairmont is a small village south of Invermere about a 20 min drive from the property. There are a few good shops and great coffee shop in the mini mall. You can also enjoy trail rides, Hot Springs and hiking in this community.
Only 1.5 hours West of Banff National Park is the friendly village of Radium Hot Springs.
A vintage appeal to those seeking freedom to explore and accessibility to beautiful places, here you will find unlimited peaceful encounters with the mountain landscape.
In every direction – lakes, rivers and wetlands fill the valley bottom, creating a diverse and rich landscape for wildlife and tranquil adventures on the water.
91 locals recommend
Radium Hot Springs
Only 1.5 hours West of Banff National Park is the friendly village of Radium Hot Springs.
A vintage appeal to those seeking freedom to explore and accessibility to beautiful places, here you will find unlimited peaceful encounters with the mountain landscape.
In every direction – lakes, rivers and wetlands fill the valley bottom, creating a diverse and rich landscape for wildlife and tranquil adventures on the water.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Juniper Heights Trails
There are lots of great walking/hiking/Mountain Bike Trails right from the property. You can get interactive trail maps from Trail Forks. I’ve included a map as well. I’ve marked the entrance to the trails at the end of the cul de sac just past the big rock at the end of the driveway.