Columbia Valley Guide
Shopping
La Galeria II
Located just one block off the highway in Fairmont Hot Springs is a delightful gift shop. La Galeria II is a unique shopping experience, fulfilling the most discerning taste with hand-crafted treasures at affordable prices. Local artisan, Carolyn Barzilay, who purchased the shop in 2010, has added an artist’s touch to the already spectacular store. Carolyn has been a working member of the artists’ co-op at Village Arts in Invermere for twenty years and brings with her a wide array of artisans’ works.
Highlighted at La Galeria II are Carolyn’s own works, hand-painted glassware and porcelain. ...Full story
Invermere Farmers’ Market
Last year’s Invermere Farmers’ Market (Photos by Lynn Knell)
It’s a typical summer Saturday morning in Invermere and what is on the minds of about 2,000 residents and visitors to the valley? The Farmers’ Market, of course. And if you want to get the best, the freshest, the choicest locally grown produce, you don’t dally over breakfast because the crowds come early.
People of every age, many pushing the younger family members in strollers or bringing the family pet along for some fresh, early morning air, flock to this weekly market for a variety of reasons. Some line up for the fresh-baked ...Full story
Tepapanui Antiques & Collectibles
Joe and Elizabeth Klein had spent weekends in Invermere since 1984, so a few years after Joe retired they decided to open a ‘wee antiques store’ to keep Joe out of mischief. Having traveled extensively and having loved and collected antiques for many years, the Scottish couple agreed it was the perfect business for them.
Their first thought was to build a barn on their property and sell a few antiques from there. However, when they couldn’t get planning permission, they had a contractor build to suit their needs in Invermere. At first it was just a couple of rooms, but Joe’s little hobby ...Full story
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