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Summer Things to Do in the Columbia Valley
- Summer
Enjoy time unwinding and reconnecting in nature - soak in the hot springs, hike amongst the pine trees or relax in your private, fully-equipped accommodation.Here are some ideas to things to do in Summer in Fairmont and the Columbia Valley: Hike local trails such as; the Hoodoos, Mount Swansea or the Bugaboos.Golf is ON! Get in a round, or two, of golf. Hit the links at the Fairmont Hot Springs golf courses (Riverside & Mountainside), Copper Point, or Eagle Ranch. Or the whole family can join in the fun at Windermere Valley Golf Course or Coy's. With so many golf courses on your doorstep you'll be spoiled for choice! Soak in the Hot Springs at Radium - click here for opening times and for other ways to enjoy the water in the valley. Enjoy a leisurely ride through the town of Fairmont, check-out the new paved trail Legacy Trail from Fairmont to Invermere or hit the woodland slopes for some mountain action. Rent bikes at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort or Columbia Cycle in Invermere.Experience adventure exhilaration! Zip your way over trees and rivers or enjoy a Segway Tour with Scootin' Kootenay Tours - these TripAdvisor 5 star rated adventures are fun, easy and an accessible way to experience the Columbia Valley. You'll be guided on this adventure through lush forests along the Kootenay National Park Border. Checkout our current deals and specials!
Wings over the Rockies Nature Festival
- May 4, 2026 - May 10, 2026
- Website
Wings over the Rockies Nature Festival is located in the beautiful upper Columbia River Valley centred around the mountain town of Invermere, British Columbia. Registration starts April 7, 2026 at 10:00am.
Rocky Mountain Rally
- May 29, 2026 - May 31, 2026
- Website
The Rocky Mountain Rally returns to the Columbia Valley May 29-31st! Keep an eye on their website/ social for more information as the dates get closer.
Invermere Farmers Market
- Every Saturday @ 9am - 1pm
- Lakeview Parking Lot
- Website
The Invermere Farmers' Market takes place in downtown Invermere every Saturday from mid-June through the end of September. Browse fresh produce, baked goods, artisan products and locally made items from vendors across the Columbia Valley.
Rally in the Valley
- June 18, 2026 @ 10am
- Black Sheep Camp - 9111 BC Hwy 93/95, Canal Flats, BC, Canada, British Columbia V0B 1B0
- Website
Join us for another action-packed Rally in the Valley weekend! Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or a music lover, there’s something for everyone.
Radium MUSIC ON MAIN
- Fridays in June, July & August @ 5:30-7:30pm
- 7556 Main St E Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0
- Website
Join us every Friday this summer from 5:30-7:30pm to enjoy live music from a new local band each week! Check out Market on Main while you’re there!
Radium MARKET ON MAIN
- Fridays in June, July & August @ 4-8pm
- 7556 Main St E Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0
- Website
Join us every Friday evening this summer from 4-8 pm on Main Street West for Radium’s ‘Market on Main’. Our market is home to artisans, crafters, farmers, bakers, and so much more. You’ll find homemade and homegrown products, including baked goods, jams, jewelry, essential oils, paintings, candles, and plenty of other cool things to take home.
Fairmont Farmers Market
- Every Sunday from 10am-2pm.
- Fairmont Frontage Road, Fairmont Hot Springs
The Fairmont Farmers Market is held every Sunday morning in the summer from 10am-2pm.Take your time and stroll through the vendor booths featuring freshly made food, locally grown produce, and handcrafted items.After the market grab a coffee or lunch at Valley Coffee Co. and take a hike or walk on one of the many trails around Fairmont or a relaxing float down the river.
Boobs on Tubes - Women's Enduro
- Jun 29, 2026 - Jul 5, 2026
- Panorama Mountain Resort
- Website
Boobs On Tubes is a women’s enduro mountain bike race built around strong riding, supportive energy and showing up for yourself on the trails.Visit the website for full details and registration!
Canada Day Celebrations - Invermere
- July 1, 2026
Fireworks – June 30 | 12AM (Midnight)Kick off the Canada Day celebrations with the annual fireworks display presented by the Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley. The sky will light up at midnight to welcome Canada Day.Location: Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena | Address: 502 13 St, Invermere, BCCanada Day Parade – July 1 | 11AM The annual Canada Day Parade begins at 11:00 AM and travels through downtown Invermere. This year's theme is "Canada Through the Decades," featuring decorated floats, classic vehicles, community groups, music, costumes and plenty of Canadian pride.Parade Route: Starts at Pothole Park | Travels along 7th Ave (Main Street) | Ends at Eddie Mountain Memorial ArenaMountain Mosaic Festival - July 1 @12PM - 4PM Following the parade, enjoy an afternoon of art, culture, live entertainment, family activities, and community connection at the Mountain Mosaic Festival, presented by Columbia Valley Arts.Location: Pynelogs Greenspace | Address: 1720 4th Ave, Invermere, BCLocals Live Concert - July 1 @ 6:30PM - 8PMWrap up your Canada Day celebrations with the first Locals Live concert of the season, featuring Rockinomix. Bring a lawn chair, gather with friends and family and enjoy a free evening of live music.Location: Pothole Park | Address: 639 7th Ave, Athalmer, BCBOOK YOUR STAY
Canada Day Celebrations - Panorama
- July 1, 2026
Canada Day Pancake Breakfast - July 1 | 8:30AM - 11AMLocation: The Great Hall | Address: 2050 Summit Dr, Panorama, BC Canada Day Bike Decorating & Parade – July 1 | 10AM - 1PM10 AM: bike decorating station opens 12:30: Arrive for Parade lineup12:45: Parade beginsLocation: Valley Trail sign above Parking Lot 1 Canada Day Amazing Race - July 1 | 1:45PM - 3PMGet your gear and the gang together for a special Canada Day themed edition of the Amazing Race!Price: FreeBring: Your running shoes and a phone camera. Teams: 1-6 people per team, all ages. Location: Start at Adventure Centre | Address: East Kootenay, BC V0A 1T0 BOOK YOUR STAY
Locals Live Concert Series
- Monday's through July & August @ 6:30pm - 8pm
- Pothole Park - 639 7th Ave Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0 Canada
- Website
Join the District of Invermere for Locals Live, a free summer concert series in Pothole Park, Downtown Invermere! Every Wednesday throughout July and August, local bands take the stage from 6:30pm-8pm to bring you live music! Bring your friends, lawn chairs, and blankets, enjoy the mountain atmosphere, and support our amazing local talent!
Steamboat Mountain Music Festival
- Jul 3, 2026 - Jul 5, 2026
- 4818 Selkirk Ave, Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0
- Website
Movies in the Mountains
- Mondays, July - August @ 9:30pm - 11pm
- Pothole Park - 639 7th Ave Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0 Canada
- Website
Enjoy free, weekly outdoor films in the heart of Downtown Invermere! Presented by the District of Invermere. Held at Pothole Park on Monday evenings throughout July and August, movies start at dark/sunset. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and cash for the on-site concession. Settle in for a family-friendly movie under the stars in a stunning mountain setting!
Bull Riding in the Rockies
- July 17, 2026 @ 4:30pm
- Across from Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena
- Website
The Columbia Valley Rockies are proud to present the 24th Annual Bull Riding in the Rockies and Family Dance!Food truck dinner (Peppis Pizza) from 4:00 pm; live music 4-6pm followed by Bull Riding, Rodeo Clowns and Mexican Poker from 6.30pm.
Valley Appreciation Day, Invermere
- July 18 @ 9am-1pm
- Downtown Invermere
- Website
Join the valley as we celebrate our beautiful valley, our locals, and our visitors! Presented by the District of Invermere with support from the Downtown Invermere Business Committee and local contributors, this family-friendly event is not to be missed. Enjoy a free pancake breakfast, live entertainment, the Invermere Farmers & Artists Market, interactive games, and much more. Local businesses and non-profits will also be showcasing their products and services. Experience the sights, sounds, and spirit of our region—Valley Appreciation Day is fun for the whole family!
Loop the Lake
- August 8, 2026 - All Day
- Website
The Loop the Lake race event is located in the Columbia Valley, and the unparalleled scenery makes this event something special. We offer participants a course through some of the most beautiful country in BC. The magnificent Purcell and Rocky mountain ranges flank the valley, and good weather and sunshine are the norm. You will fall in love with this event because of its fresh, peaceful, and rejuvenating surroundings.Bring your family and make the ‘Loop’ weekend into a short summer trip. There is something for everyone before and after the event!
Flats Fest
- August 14-15, 2026
- Canal Flats
- Website
Get ready for non-stop music all weekend long—because at Flats Fest, we’re rockin’ two stages with zero downtime!The COLUMBIA Stage is where the big names bring the big energy, serving up show-stopping headline acts under the open sky. Meanwhile, the KOOTENAY Stage keeps the party going with an incredible lineup of local legends and rising stars playing between main stage sets.So whether you’re groovin’ in sneakers or stompin’ in cowboy boots, you won’t miss a single beat. Let’s go—this lineup is too good to sit still for!
Fall Things to Do & Thanksgiving in the Columbia Valley
- Fall
Gather with family & friends this fall at Fairmont Hot Springs or Panorama Mountain. Enjoy time unwinding and reconnecting in the mountains - soak in the hot springs, hike among the golden larch trees or relax by the fire with a book. Here are some ideas to celebrate Thanksgiving in the Columbia Valley:Hike local trails such as; the Hoodoos, Mount Swansea or the BugaboosEnjoy a leisurely ride through the town of Fairmont or hit the woodland slopes for some mountain action. Visit the Arrowhead Brewery in Invermere, BCPick up a fresh turkey, sides and pumpkin pie for a fantastic Thanksgiving meal at Fairmont Mountainside Market or Sobeys; or save the dirty dishes and go out to eat.Get in a round or two of golf before golf season is over. Hit the links with a friend at Copper Point, Fairmont Hot Springs Golf Courses or Eagle Ranch. Or the whole family can join in the fun at Windermere Valley Golf Course or Fairmont Hot Springs’ Creekside Course.Thanksgiving Activities at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort:Great Pumpkin Festival - usually Thanksgiving Sunday in the courtyard from 1:00-4:00pm. Enjoy pumpkin carving, hot chocolate, crafts, games and so much more!Thanksgiving Weekend Feasts - Enjoy a delicious brunch at one of the restaurants in Fairmont. Annually Fairmont Resort offers delicious Thanksgivings dinner.
Salmon Run
- Fall
View the spectacular bright red Kokanee Salmon on their annual run! The fish can be viewed at several locations throughout the Columbia Valley, some of our favourites include:Spruce Grove campground in Fairmont Hot Springs by the riverColumbia Lake Provincial Park along the riverStand up paddle board anywhere along the Columbia River (rentals can be found here) for an amazing birdseye viewBrisco Falls - see the salmon right at the trail head, a short hike leads to a beautiful waterfall
Radium Show 'n' Shine Car Show
- Third Weekend in September, Annually
- 7556 Main St E Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0
- Website
The annual Columbia Valley Classics Show & Shine takes place the third weekend of September in beautiful Radium Hot Springs, BC and brings thousands of car enthusiasts together.
Fall Fun in Fairmont Hot Springs
- September through November, annually
- Fairmont Hot Springs, BC
- Website
There's so much to do this fall in Fairmont Hot Springs! Make the most of your trip by checking out the many activities from hiking, biking, and relaxing.
Christmas Parade & Light Up, Invermere
- Late November, Annually
- Downtown Invermere, BC
- Website
This event kicks off the holiday season in the valley with an official "Light Up" the downtown. Stroll the downtown shops - who often have great deals and gifts on this night, and pick up a hot cup of cocoa. You can warm yourself by one of the sidewalk bonfires and wait for Santa to arrive at the end of the Christmas parade. Great for people of all ages. Shopping stays open late. This event includes a Snowball and Gumball Drop with amazing prizes, live music, photos with Santa, official lighting of the town lights and much more!
Winter Things to Do in the Columbia Valley
- Late December to early April, annually
Hot Springs, skiing and snowboarding; skating, ice fishing and snowmobiling, OR cozy around the fire. We've got winter all bundled up!Here are some ideas to enjoy winter in the Columbia Valley: Grab a coffee at Fairmont's newest coffee house (The Local!) and take a wintery evening walk around the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort property to enjoy the lights. Walk, skate or cross-country ski along the Worlds Longest Skate Path - The Lake Windermere Whiteway. Just 10 minutes from Fairmont and 20 minutes from Panorama. (Top tip: rent skates in Invermere at Inside Edge) Soak in the Hot Springs at Radium, Fairmont (restrictions apply) or enjoy an authentic wilderness experience at Lussier Hot Springs or our local warm waterfall! Panorama is an exceptional ski area for families and all abilities. 40 minutes from Fairmont, the parking area makes it a breeze to access the slopes. Buy your lift passes with Fairmont Creek and go straight to the lift! Fairmont Ski Area is a small family hill prefect for beginners and a short drive from our Fairmont vacation rentals. Cut your own cross-country ski tracks around the Riverside Golf Course (rent skis in Invermere). Visit a brewery, distillery or both! With low-season rates and the quieter pace of the valley, the winter is a great time to visit - check out our WINTER STAYCATION FREE NIGHTS DEAL with rates starting from $90/night!
Village Sleigh Rides, Radium
- Late December, annually
- Radium Hot Springs, BC
- Website
Experience the magic of a Sleigh Ride in the Village! Your group will cozy up in a horse-drawn sleigh for a tour of the Village of Radium. Must be reserved in advance.
New Year’s Celebration, Radium Hot Springs
- Dec 31, 2026 @ 6pm
- The Springs Golf Course – Driving Range
- Website
Annual New Years Eve and Birthday Party! Come join us on New Years Eve in the Village of Radium Hot Springs for the Village’s annual birthday party and New Years Eve celebration. Enjoy hot dogs and hot chocolate at Brent’s Shack from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. and watch the fireworks at the Springs Driving Range at 6:00 p.m. (sharp!).
Snowflake Festival & Taste of the Valley
- January 2027
- Kinsmen Beach, Invermere BC
- Website
A local tradition, the Snowflake Festival is a “must-do” event of the winter season. Join the celebration of winter at Kinsmen Beach in Invermere for an evening of food, entertainment, outdoor bonspiel curling, and fireworks. Events include:Kick-off to the annual Bonspiel on the Lake weekend curling eventFamily skating and outdoor bonfires start at 5 pm Live entertainmentSnowflake Lounge (cash bar) for winter warm-up drinks Fireworks at 8 pmThis is one of the most popular events year-round and the fireworks are always very impressive!