Spring in Invermere and Panorama
Springtime in Invermere and Panorama Mountain Resort reigns as one of the most incredible times of the year to visit the Kootenays. When you venture to Invermere during this season, you are immersed in the snow-capped Purcell and Rocky Mountain basin of the Columbia Valley, canopied by bluebird days and cool breezes, making for the perfect conditions to shake off the winter chill and welcome a fresh restart.
Springtime in Invermere means some of your favourite outdoor activities are coming out of hibernation, allowing you to enjoy golf, skiing, biking, hiking and patio touring. Spring is the season where you can do it all in Invermere and Panorama, BC.
Stay in Beautiful Spaces
Stay in the heart of downtown, near the water for some lakefront access or just outside the town of Invermere, away from the hustle and bustle. If you travel with pets or your littles or are looking for a place to house a larger group, there are many beautiful and affordable places to stay in and around Invermere, BC.
Here are a few beautiful places to stay when planning your visit.
- Invermere Inn & Suites is central to Invermere downtown core.
- High Country Vacation Rentals is your home away from home in the Columbia Valley.
- Ski/Hike in and out of Panorama Mountain Resort and Approach Hotel.
- Copper Point Resort is perfect for families, pets and moments away from Copper Point Golf Club.
- Speaking of golfers getaway, try Headwaters at Eagle Ranch Resort.
- Stay longer and save more by exploring our Specials Page.
Experience The Lake Life
As Lake Windermere begins to thaw, we can swap out hockey sticks and skates for paddles, canoes, or kayaks and traverse the stunning calm waters. Here, you can spot wildlife and enjoy birdwatching.
If you want a more private paddle experience, head to Lake Lillian on your way to Panorama Mountain Resort. A forest encompasses Lake Lillian, leaving it protected from windy days. It is much smaller in size in comparison to the vast Lake Windermere. Both lakes offer a gorgeous setting and tranquil waters to paddle on for a sunny day well spent.
A Golfer’s Springtime Dream
It’s all birdies here in Invermere during our spring golf season. The birds are chirping, the sun is up, and the game is on for the golf season in the Kootenays. Experience the fresh greens at Eagle Ranch, then hop over to Copper Point to play on their two champion courses, the Ridge and the View.
Near Panorama Mountain Resort lies Grey Wolf Golf Course. Opening later in the spring season, Grey Wolf Golf Course is encompassed by a breathtaking alpine backdrop and exciting greens that will test your skills each round and have you coming back for more.
Create a customized golf tour by expanding it to the nearby courses in the Columbia Valley; it’s the perfect tee-off to an exceptional season – possibly your best one yet!
Find more courses in the area and experience the golfer’s dream in the Kootenays by exploring the Columbia Valley Golf Trail.
The Perfect Wrap-Up to Ski Season
Enjoy optimal spring skiing at one of the Powder Highway‘s must-visit ski hills, Panorama Mountain Resort until April 14, 2024. The window is short, but there is still time for a few more laps in the sun before Panorama Mountain Resort transitions into a downhill mountain biker dream location.
Perfect Patio Season
Not too hot, not too cold, it’s just right for patio season in Invermere and Panorama – whether you are after a couple of cold ones to kick back with friends or a place to enjoy your first cup of coffee and filling breakfast. There are many exceptionally delicious places to soak up some rays and enjoy a flight, dinner, or quick bite.
Plan a fun patio tour to enjoy with your friends this season, or a beach blanket and plan to enjoy a sunny picnic at Kinsmen Beach or a nearby park.
Check out these local patio favourites.
Short Road Trips
A hop, skip, and a jump away are Invermere’s neighbouring communities, Windermere, Fairmont Hot Springs and Radium Hot Springs. If you are looking for a day trip, visiting one of these nearby communities is an absolute must to shake up your travel itinerary. Each boasts an original uniqueness and character.
Radium is home to the real locals of the valley, the mighty Big Horn Sheep, which you are likely to see strolling around town; the village offers numerous shops to purchase the perfect keepsakes, walking and biking trails and just outside the village is the famous Radium Hot Springs pools located at the entrance of the Kootenay National Park.
Windermere is a tucked-away little gem that boasts peacefulness and a quiet demeanour. It has quieter access to Windermere Lake and unique places to stay, surrounded by breathtaking views.
Fairmont Hot Springs is nestled right at the base of the Rocky Mountains, offering a family-friendly ski hill, award-winning golf courses, natural mineral hot springs and the Hoodoos.
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