Radium Hot Springs, Invermere, Panorama, Fairmont Hot Springs and Canal Flats
The Columbia Valley is a mountain corridor situated in the Columbia Valley of British Columbia, Canada, between the Purcell and Rocky Mountains. Visitors from near and far are welcomed to a collection of natural, breathtaking experiences.
From the peaks of the Rocky Mountains, to the snow-covered slopes of Panorama, to the cool waters of Lake Windermere, to the warm hot springs in the Valley and everything in between, find your getaway in the Columbia Valley.
From the moment you arrive, the Columbia Valley welcomes you with stunning vistas and warm mountain culture. It’s home to a vast collection of experiences and endless things to do for all levels and interests. With every visit you can rewrite your itinerary full of new experiences, or enjoy more of what you already love.
At the headwaters of the mighty Columbia River in Canal Flats, the Columbia Valley begins and encompasses the communities of Canal Flats, Fairmont Hot Springs, Windermere, Invermere, Panorama, Radium Hot Springs, Edgewater, Brisco, and Spillamacheen.
We warmly invite you to find more of yourself and what you love, here in the Columbia Valley.
Featured waterways in Columbia Valley
Here are some of the area’s best bodies of water to dip into.
Columbia River Wetlands (South)
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Meet the specialists Columbia Valley
From guides and instructors to marina owners and sales reps, here are the people who will ensure you’re not sent up the creek without a, well, you know.
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Columbia River Paddle
Explore Lake Windermere and the Columbia River through rentals and guided tours. Discover diverse wildlife and enjoy family-friendly paddling adventures.
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Explore Lake Windermere and the Columbia River through rentals and guided tours. Discover diverse wildlife and enjoy family-friendly paddling adventures.
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FAR OUT GEAR RENTALS
Far Out Gear Rentals offers a wide range of outdoor adventure rentals and tours, including biking and paddling equipment. Explore BC’s stunning waterways and trails with our top-quality gear.
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Far Out Gear Rentals offers a wide range of outdoor adventure rentals and tours, including biking and paddling equipment. Explore BC’s stunning waterways and trails with our top-quality gear.
Learn More FAR OUT GEAR RENTALS
Far Out Gear Rentals offers a wide range of outdoor adventure rentals and tours, including biking and paddling equipment. Explore BC’s stunning waterways and trails with our top-quality gear.
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River Runner
Experience the best rafting in Western Canada with Kootenay River Runners. Offering whitewater rafting adventures in the Purcell & Rocky Mountains since 1976.
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Experience the best rafting in Western Canada with Kootenay River Runners. Offering whitewater rafting adventures in the Purcell & Rocky Mountains since 1976.
Learn MoreRoad Trips in Columbia Valley
Paddle Between Peaks: An East Kootenay Road Trip Itinerary
The cedar strip canoe my father and I built together three decades ago is, if I may say, a work of art. It’s graced countless stunning waterways over the years, but few…
Oar-ganize Your Year
Whatever type of paddling you prefer, here are the events you’ll want to take part in around the community.
These waters are calm, make a splash by submitting your event, or check out our full events calendar.
