Discover British Columbia's upper Columbia River valley in the Kootenay BC Rockies

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Welcome to the Columbia Valley

Nestled between the Rocky Mountains to the east and the Purcells to the west, the Columbia Valley lies like a sparkling jewel in the south-east corner of the province of British Columbia. Stretching from Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Fairmont Hot Springs and Canal Flats in the south to Golden in the north, the Columbia Valley follows the meandering upper Columbia River from its headwaters in Columbia Lake. Early in the nineteenth century, even before its discovery by Europeans, the Columbia Valley was home to the Ktunaxa, who hunted in its forests and fished its rivers. Today the valley has become ...Full story
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Vacation Rentals

R0103 – Radium Hot Springs – The Peaks
R0103 – Radium Hot Springs – The Peaks
This lovely 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental condo, perfect for couples, is located on the ground floor of the Poplar building at The Peaks in Radium Hot Springs, BC. Easily accommodating 6 people, ...Full story
I1402 – Lake Windermere Pointe – 402 Armstrong
I1402 – Lake Windermere Pointe – 402 Armstrong
This resort-style development in Invermere is beside James Chabot Provincial Park and overlooks beautiful Lake Windermere to the south. Perfect for your family vacation, this modern fourth-floor condo ...Full story
Kimberley Alpine Resort
Kimberley Alpine Resort
Rent your vacation home accommodation in sunny Kimberley BC. Summer or winter, so many things to see and do in the Kimberley area. (All photos courtesy of KootenayRockies.com) Kimberley BC Alpine Resort ...Full story
RB114 – Radium Hot Springs – The Peaks
RB114 – Radium Hot Springs – The Peaks
Situated on the ground floor of the Birch Building at The Peaks, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom Radium Hot Springs BC vacation rental condo has a walk-out patio with BBQ, patio furniture and a magnificent ...Full story
PQ524 – Panorama – Horsethief Lodge
PQ524 – Panorama – Horsethief Lodge
Better than a hotel, this vacation-rental home provides economical holiday lodgings for up to 8 people at popular Panorama Resort. Panorama Mountain Village — Newly renovated, this lovely 3-bedroom/2-bathroom ...Full story
KC108 – Kimberley – 108 Riverbend Lane
KC108 – Kimberley – 108 Riverbend Lane
Situated in a lovely treed area, this 2-bedroom+loft, 2-bathroom vacation rental log chalet in Kimberley Alpine Resort’s Canadian Mountain Cabins area offers comfortable accommodation for 10 people. On ...Full story
KT211 – Kimberley – Trickle Creek Condos
KT211 – Kimberley – Trickle Creek Condos
This luxury 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental condo in Trickle Creek at Kimberley Alpine Resort is just a short drive from Canadian Rockies International Airport and comfortably sleeps 8 golfers or ...Full story
Panorama Mountain Village
Panorama Mountain Village
Rent your dream vacation holiday accommodation in Panorama Mountain Village, West of Invermere in the Purcells — an all-season recreational paradise with something for everyone. (CVGuide photos) Our ...Full story
W4806 – Windermere
W4806 – Windermere
Remember summers at “the cottage” when you were a kid? This lovely rustic, retro-style 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom Windermere BC cabin that sleeps a family or group of 6 people will take you back to those ...Full story
KC107 – Kimberley – 107 Riverbend Lane
KC107 – Kimberley – 107 Riverbend Lane
Located in a quiet treed setting, this pet-friendly 2-bedroom+loft, 2-bathroom vacation rental log chalet in the Canadian Mountain Cabins at Kimberley Alpine Resort sleeps 8 –- perfect for groups of ...Full story
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Tony's Greek Grill & Juice Bar
Geoff Hill / MaxWell Realty

Events

Visitor Guide

Lots happening at CV Arts
Can you feel the buzz in the valley? It’s growing, and you don’t want to miss out on being a part of it. If you’re wondering where the buzz is coming from, look no further than the Columbia Valley ...Full story
GreensCleaning, Invermere BC
GreensCleaning
In 2010, when Stephanie Green arrived in Invermere BC from Banff, she brought along her small daughter and 12 years of experience in business management and customer service and in high-quality, detail-oriented ...Full story
Townsendia hookeri
The endangered Townsendia hookeri
It is called low townsendia because it is only about one inch high. This almost stemless plant would go unnoticed if it weren’t for the large white to pink ray flowers surrounding the yellow disk. It ...Full story
Aquatic health
Aquatic health
Shelley Humphries, Kootenay and Yoho’s aquatic specialist, talks about aquatic heath. (YouTube video, copyright 2011, Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada) “Everything is downstream. Rivers connect ...Full story
Leslie Colvin painting
Purcell Mountain Painters
Did you know that the Columbia Valley has its very own painting collective? It may not be as well known as the famous Group of Seven, but the 30-members-strong Purcell Mountain Painters have been capturing ...Full story
Turkey vulture
They’re back
As the temperature begins to rise look up and you may spot a turkey vulture soaring overhead. These birds arrive back in the Columbia Valley in April using thermals to move through the air with very little ...Full story
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