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1.
SLEDDING:
Hitch up a sled and let the dogs take you for a snowy ride.
2.
SOAK:
Enjoy the soothing, steamy mineral waters for which Fairmont Hot Springs is celebrated.
3.
SALMON:
Feast on fish during the Columbia Salmon Festival in September.
4.
COLUMBIA RIVER:
Battle the headwaters à la Lewis & Clark in a canoe, kayak, or raft.
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The transition between seasons eases visitors
gently from one set of activities to another. As
snow melt fills up lakes, rivers, and streams,
trade in your skis and snowboards for kayaks
and fishing gear. Whether you cast a line in a
crystal-clear stream or navigate the rapids on a
rafting expedition, water is the most celebrated
element in these parts. The warming weather is
also ideal for activity away from the shoreline —
exploring the vast wilderness of nearby
Kootenay National Park
is a popular choice.
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As the air turns crisp and leaves explode in vivid
color, it’s the perfect time for a winery tour. The
Okanagan Wine Route wends its way among more
than 100 wineries. Closer to Fairmont Hot Springs,
the East Kootenay Wine Festival celebrates the
best of British Columbia’s cornucopia of wines.
Even with cooling weather, there’s still a continu-
ation of all the outdoor activities enjoyed in the
warmer months. But more often, you’ll want to
end your days in front of a cozy fire, or head to the
mineral baths
.
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Despite plenty of sunshine and milder-than-
Canada-is-known-for temperatures, cold-weather
activities are a major draw in the Fairmont Hot
Springs area, renowned for its
ski resort
. In
addition to downhill runs, all sorts of snow sports
abound, from dog sledding and heli-skiing to
snowboarding and snowshoeing. And by the time
March rolls around, outdoor enthusiasts may find
themselves in snow suits one minute, and shorts
the next.
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Warmer temperatures mean more time outdoors
and more cause for celebration. And in resort des-
tinations such as Fairmont Hot Springs and the
Kelowna region, there is a lot to celebrate. A col-
orful calendar of festivals and events keeps the
population pumped, commemorating everything
from the region’s agricultural bounty to the
First
Nations community
. And between all the festiv-
ities, the Columbia River and nearby lakes
(Windermere and Columbia) oblige with a lengthy
menu of water activities.
hy Go?
For physical therapy
au naturel
. Much of the area cradled in the Columbia Valley is defined by its soothingly
warmmineral waters — and this is especially true of Fairmont Hot Springs. Here, surrounded by mountain views, steaming
springs topped with a mist beckon at pools and spas year-round. Their restorative powers are just the cure for a full day
of activity, whether spent on the area’s ski slopes, spying exotic wildlife on a wilderness hike, paddling the Columbia
River in a kayak, or teeing off at Mountainside Golf Course.
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