The Columbia Valley in the East Kootenays
is world famous for its significant summer playground.
The beauty in this valley is beyond expectations of the
Canadian nature and wilderness. The Valley is home to the
majestic Rocky Mountain and Purcell Mountain range. Wherever
you are in this amazing valley, you will be surrounded
from dramatic mountain peaks, featuring breathless waterscenerys
of the Lake Windermere and the Columbia Lake and of course
the world famous Columbia Wetlands with the Columbia River.
The Columbia Valley is offering you all the fun on outdoor
activities and all the magnificent sights of Mother Nature.
Come and feel the power of this valley...
GOLF
Golfing in Canada is the Ultimate Golfing Experience. Right
here, in this gorges Columbia Valley and around Invermere
on the Lake you have the pleasant possibility to choose
between 12 golf courses that suit your Game. Would you
like to play an easy comfortable par? Specially designed,
unique Family Courses offer fun at many different courses
that are enjoyable for every golfer. How about challenging
yourself on courses that are designed for action on the
golf course? Lift the secret about the successful and
famous Canadian golf courses. Find out yourself what
makes the Columbia Valley into every Golfers Paradise.
And don't forget to bring the camera for all the breathtaking
views.....
MOUNTAIN
BIKING
There is unlimited trails available for every type of biking.
Cross country, uphill, and speciall designed downhills
with or without obsticels. The Columbia Valley is known
as a Bikers Paradise. Come and experience the ride in the
Canadian Rockies.
HIKING,
HORSEBACK RIDING
Hiking or Horseback Riding, it will be an adventure. Get
to know the backcountry on some of the many different hiking
trails available. You will see sceneries that are hiding
and waiting to be seen from you.
CAMPING
Camping in Canda is a great tradition. Sit by the fire
pit and sleep in the tent. Great campgrounds are available
wherever you go.
HOT
SPRINGS
After a day of your adventure, visit one of the different
Hot Springs that are available. Enjoy an evening in the
warm water pools, relax and get to understand the Canadian
lifestyle ......and afterwards have a fantastic dinner
in one of the fabulous restaurants that offer great Canadian
and European specialties.
WHITEWATER
RAFTING
Discover the impressive landscape and the
beauty of the Canadian wilderness on the amazing rivers
that run through the majestic Rocky Mountain range. Kootenay
River Runners is one of the first companies that introduced
rafting to the great Columbia Valley. Your hosts, Linda
and Daryl and their highly experienced guides offer exciting
trips on different levels and make sure that your Canadian
rafting experience will reach the adventure you are looking
for and will spoil you with a great Canadian style barbeque
buffet.
KICKINGHORSE RIVER:
most famous rafting river in the Canadian Rockies. It is
challenging, and offers class 3 to 4 in the rafting scale.
Enjoy the adventure and soak in the stunning views that
you will experience on the Kicking Horse River.
Full Day Kicking Horse River: 4h rafting time, kids from
12 or 14 years of age (depends on water level, min. weight:
45kg)
Half Day Upper and Middle River: 2.5h rafting time, kids
from 12 or 14 years of age (depends on waterlevel, min.
weight 45kg )
KOOTENAY RIVER:
offers class 2 to 3 in the river rafting scale. This river
allows fun for the whole family. kids from 5 years of age
and grandparents are welcome. The Kootenay River trip is
an excellent trip with sensational views of the Canadian
Rocky Mountain Range and changes of seeing Canadian wildlife.
Full Day Kootenay River: 50 km of river fun, Kids from
5 years on, takes time from 9 am to 5 pm, you will be offered
a delicious morning snack and a fantastic riverside buffetstyle
lunch
Half Day Kootenay River: 22 km of River fun, kids from
5 years on , takes time from 9 am to 1.30 pm, you will
be offered a delicious morning snack
TOBY CREEK:
at Panorama Mountain Village, is a classic whitewater
trip with thrill and excitement and offers class 1-3
in the rafting scale. Alpine Glacier water carves its
way into Toby Creek. You will view sceneries off the
Canadian mountain wilderness that you will always keep
in memory.
Half Day Toby Creek: the trip takes about two hours, kids
from 8 years on.
VOYAGEUR CANOE
TRIP: Paddle to the past on the beautiful
Columbia River as modern Voyageur guides take you back
to the time of the fur traders and birchbark canoes.
Listen to a story of this fascinating time in Canada's
history, and be there to see the abundant wildlife
of the world famous Columbia River Wetlands. This impressive
canoe trip is perfect for guests of all ages and abilities.
It is an evening event and takes time from 5.30 pm-
8 pm.
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