Estimates
indicate that visitors and seasonal secondary residents increase the valley
population to 10,000 to 25,000.
About the Windermere Valley ...
The picturesque
community of Windermere is located a short five minute drive on Hwy 93/95 from
Invermere on the east side of Lake Windermere. "Primary cottage country" this
town offers everything for the visiting vacationer. Easy lake access makes
Windermere a popular spot for fishing, swimming, water-skiing, windsurfing,
hangliding and golf.
Established in 1810 as a trading post, today
Invermere is a thriving tourist centre and a great place to live. Invermere
means "at the mouth of the lake". In 1890, due to some mining excitement, it was
named "Copper City". The name was later changed to Invermere. Nestled in the
valley between the Rockies and Purcell Mountain ranges (the valley of a thousand
peaks), this community offers a full spectrum of outdoor activities to visitor
and residents alike.
Elevation
840m (2756ft.)
Temperature ranges
-30 C to 35 C
Average Temperature in January
-9.3 C, 12 F
Average Daytime Temperature in July
28.0 C, 84 F
Average Annual Rainfall
241 milimeters
Average Annual Snowfall
111 Centimeters
Average Annual Sunshine
Over 2,000 hours
Average frost free days
128 per year
INVERMERE ON THE LAKE!
Winter or Summer!
The area boasts many year-round activities
like mineral Hot Spring Pools, Hiking, Biking, Mountain Climbing, Fishing,
Boating, Paragliding, Scenic Air Tours, Horseback Riding, ATV Tours, or just
hanging around at the beach. Winter is full of fun as well with Skiing, Curling,
Skating, Cross Country Skiing, Snowmobiling & even Snow Golf. There are also
many local, provincial, federal and backcountry campsites for everyone to enjoy.Hospitality
is always at it's best with Accommodations, Retail Stores, Restaurants, and many
other services. Drop by our Visitor Centre for all your tourism-related needs.
Welcome to the Valley!
Calendar of Events throughout the community
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Recreation:
2 Ski Resorts
12+ Golf Courses
2 Major Mineral Hot Springs
Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena
Canal Flats Arena
Joe Peters Curling Rink
6 Baseball Diamonds
5 Public Tennis Courts
Several Public Beaches
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your valley life perfect!
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you to the area!
