Columbia Valley Tourism Guide – Invermere BC | Official Travel Guide & Events Calendar

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History

History Windermere 

The Stolen Church

April 7, 2017January 4, 2019 localwriter 24670 Views 3 Comments

Probably the most romantic tale of love and crime in the days of the pioneers of the Columbia Valley is that of the ‘stolen church’ in Windermere.

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The Legion Clubroom was built as a memorial to the veterans of WW I
Arts & Entertainment Exhibits History Things to do 

Windermere Valley Pioneer Museum

June 5, 2016April 25, 2022 localwriter 20017 Views 0 Comments Historical sites, Museum

The Windermere Valley Museum, with extensive archives,is a great destination for those who love all things historical. Take a family trip back to the days of the early settlers.

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History Things to do 

Fort Steele Heritage Town

May 20, 2016April 26, 2019 localwriter 17628 Views 1 Comment Amusement park, Family, Heritage buildings, Historical, Historical sites

Fort Steele Heritage Town, once a thriving mining town, is today a magnet for thousands of visitors who want to experience life as it was in the late 19th century.

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Indian Baths | Fairmont Hot Springs BC
Fairmont Hot Springs History Things to do 

Fairmont Indian baths

February 16, 2016January 4, 2019 localwriter 36219 Views 2 Comments Historical, Historical sites

Fairmont Indian baths are natural hot spring pools that were popular among the indigenous people and the early settlers of the valley. A unique and interesting little piece of history.

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Photo credit Tourism Kimberley
History Kimberley Things to do 

Kimberley’s Underground Mining Railway

August 6, 2015January 4, 2019 localwriter 14235 Views 1 Comment Family, Heritage buildings, Historical, Historical sites, Kimberley, Transportation

Kimberley’s Underground Mining Railway is a novel tourist attraction with a fascinating 100+-year-old history, beginning with the famous Sullivan mine.

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Art Galleries & Studios Exhibits History 

Pynelogs Cultural Centre and Art Gallery

July 21, 2015March 14, 2018 localwriter 15990 Views 0 Comments Art Galleries, Arts, Botanical Gardens, Culture, Exhibits, Historical sites, Invermere, Performing arts, Places, Shop

A beautiful 100-year-old Invermere BC building, Pynelogs Art Gallery and Cultural Centre is the home of the Columbia Valley Arts Council, displaying the works of more than 150 valley artists and artisans.

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History Parks 

Yoho’s Burgess Shale

July 14, 2015April 25, 2022 localwriter 12032 Views 0 Comments Geology, Historical sites, Natural history, Paleontology

The history of the Burgess Shale discoveries in Yoho National Park have provided an amazing window into what the world looked like half a billion years ago.

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Brisco History 

Conrad Kain Interpretive sign

July 1, 2015January 4, 2019 localwriter 7347 Views 0 Comments Historical, Historical sites, Mountain climbing

The career and accomplishments of Conrad Kain, Canada’s celebrated first professional mountain guide,are celebrated with an interpretive sign at a scenic viewpoint alongside Hwy 93/95. Worth the stop.

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History Wilmer 

Kootenae House National Historic Site

June 23, 2015January 4, 2019 localwriter 16591 Views 0 Comments Historical, Historical sites

The visitor to Kootenae House National Historic Site stands in a seemingly empty field, surrounded by majestic mountains which overlook the peaceful Columbia Valley.

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