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IN THE BEAUTIFUL COLUMBIA VALLEY
Entertainment and activity guide for the whole family!
LOVIN’ THE LAKE — Jenny Hillman whoops it up during her first-ever stand-up paddleboard experience on Lake Windermere. The lake and, in particular, the section of the Columbia Valley wetlands just north of Pete’s Marina are excellent spots for both new and seasoned stand-up paddleboarders alike. Photo by Steve Hubrecht
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Authentic, homemade Middle Eastern food •Falafels • Chicken Shwarma • Donair • Tabuli • Baklava ...and more!
Canada Day Celebrations Visit www.panoramaresort.com or phone 250-342-6941.
Windermere
Grocery and Liquor Store
Watch for our Canada Day specials! 8 packs of Breyers Budweiser Classic ice cream,
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Canada Day Celebrations Fireworks at Tilley Memorial Park beach at dusk. Annual Canada Day Celebration and Fireworks Display Events all day. Visit www.fairmonthotsprings.com or phone 250-345-6000.
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Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley Fireworks 12:01 a.m. The best places to watch are beside the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena, Lakeview Road on the east side of Lake Windermere, James Chabot Beach at the north end of the lake, or from an anchored boat. Canada Day Parade Downtown Invermere, 11 a.m. Bring non-perishable food items for this year’s Cram the Cruiser. Mountain Mosaic Festival of the Arts 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Kinsmen Beach. A free Festival for the whole family following the Canada Day Parade. Enjoy the Home Hardware Festival Stage featuring live entertainment by The Good Ol’ Goats, local dancers, and The Amazing Jeremy. Art tents, build a boat and float with Cops for Kids, clowns, bouncy castles, food kiosks and more. Participate in the Transformation Station with tattoos, face painting and hair dooz. Visit www.columbiavalleyarts.com for information.
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Elk Park Canada Day Celebration At the Elk Park Upper Ranch “Old Eaton House”, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Bring the family and celebrate Canada Day. Wagon Rides, Games, Hot dogs and Cake. Canada Day Pancake Breakfast 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the Edgewater Community Hall. Start your celebrations off with our famous pancake breakfast! $5/Adult, $3 kids up to 6 yrs. For info call Elke at 250-347-9554.
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Bighorn Meadows Resort is serenely located along the prestigious Springs Golf Course in Radium Hot Springs, B.C. Surrounded by sky scraping mountains, the area offers endless year-round adventure in what is referred to as the Columbia Valley Mountain Playground. We offer 1, 2 or 3 bedroom Luxurious Vacation Homes. Options are 1/34th, 1/17th, 1/8th, 1/4 or whole. Vacation Home prices start at $22,000. Interval International Exchange membership to exchange to travel to thousands of resorts around the world. Our on-site management company will rent, clean and maintain your vacation home to provide you and your family with peace of mind and more vacation time!
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2 fully equipped Wakeboard/Waterski Boats Professional Drivers NCCP Certified Coaches Equipment and gas included Sightseeing Tours Fun for all ages All this for $145/hr
Enjoy adventure with experienced guides portunity to try ski touring, join a day trip to various ski resorts, or take an avalanche course. When these tours are finalized, you will be able to book them or a guided alpine hike or a rappel through the Panorama Adventure Centre. Rocky Mountain Safaris is also a facilitator of instructional courses such as navigation, mountain safety/ survival, Advanced Wilderness First Aid, rock climbing, and kayaking. Follow us on Twitter @rockymtnsafaris or find us on Facebook to keep up to date with offerings, or contact us at info@rockymtnsafaris.com. Additional services we can offer include logistical support such as vehicle shuttles (i.e. trailhead access, mountain bike shuttles, or help with a specific objective you may have). If you are a Pioneer file photo business or organizer of an event and need first aid or support and rescue staff, contact us for a quote. Whatever your mountain desire, we will do our best to make it happen!
Submitted by Rocky Mountain Safaris We live in a beautiful place with so many opportunities around us. Rocky Mountain Safaris is all about sharing those experiences with as many people as possible. Either through guided adventures or training courses, we will make sure you get the most out of living in or visiting the mountains. Rocky Mountain Safaris offers guided hiking, rappelling and mountain biking. We can accommodate different abilities and comfort levels to be as inclusive as possible. There are biking trips that can be cruised by the whole family while taking in views of the wetlands or glaciers, and there are cross-country and downhill trails for those so inclined. In the works for this summer is the opportunity to try outdoor rock climbing — a mountain bike shuttle to access some fantastic alpine terrain and a 4,000 foot descent. For the winter, contact us for an op-
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at Eagle Ranch in Red & White
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Explore the local waterways by paddle Submitted by Columbia River Kayak & Canoe Let the summer activities begin! Visitors and local residents alike have many outdoor excursions to choose from here in the spectacular Columbia Valley: one of these is a choice of kayak or canoe adventure along the “mighty lazy” Columbia River Wetlands and/or at one of the local lakes along the benches leading to the lively Purcell Mountain Range. “We have hosted people from all over the world, many with little or no paddling experience, and they just love the amazing scenery, the ease of paddling these wetlands, and the plentiful wildlife along these summer-time waterways,” says Byron Trask, manager of Columbia River Kayak and Canoe. “Vacationers and locals have a variety of interesting paddling options to customize their desire to get out on the water for some prime recreation and exercise.” From hourly to full-day rentals, staff parties to team-building promotions, Columbia River Kayak and Canoe (CRKC) can set you up and send you on your way. Our company specializes in providing guests with a thorough safety talk and complimentary paddling lesson to accompany their top-of-the-line equipment. New single, double and tandem kayaks compliment our recent additions of two eight-seater voyager canoes. In addition to our popular and well established Upper Wetland and Radium selfguided tours, paddlers can now access the wetlands from Fairmont to the south-end of Lake Windermere with CRKC. “We have taken considerable time in working a new tour by placing a dock on the upper Columbia stretch and then paddling into the expansive wetlands north into Lake Windermere,” Byron explains. “We have established an exclusive opportunity to take-out at Lakeshore Resort Campground, allowing us to shuttle guests both north and south to and from our Invermere base and, for many, their respective Fairmont villas.” Paddling trips or tours are extremely fun and educational with an opportunity
KAYAK KID — Atyln Trask takes a break from paddling to cool off in the lake. Columbia River Wetlands kayak and canoe trips are suitable for the whole family. Photo submitted to step back in time and enjoy the delicate ecosystem present along the lower valley floor. The Columbia River Wetlands lure more than 250 species of birds — eagles, ospreys, Great Blue herons, numerous shore birds and diving ducks are a common sight throughout the season, as are various species of wildlife. So come capture, by paddle, the breathtaking Columbia River waters with a firstrate view from kayak or canoe. Simply remember to bring your camera, sun-screen and some tasty lunch! To book your tour, CRKC can be contacted at 250-342-7397 or through our website at www.ColumbiaRiverKayakCanoe.com.
Store hours: Monday to Friday 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
We are your Canada Day Summer Fun Store!
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$18.87 6365-105 Insect Repellent 25% Deet – Reg. $9.99
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Vacation Rental Management • Are you interested in generating revenue in your vacation property? • Would you like extra cash flow to help with the expenses of owning your vacation property? • Would you like the process to be seamless and coordinated by a professional vacation rental management company?
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Vacation Bible School Monday - Friday, July 8th - 12th 9 a.m. - 12 noon For All Children Ages 4+ - Grade 6 Register online at
www.lakewindermerealliance.org or call 250-342-9535
Fort Point in the town of Invermere, B.C. Unique Building Opportunity, 2nd Ave. 0.54 Acres WATERFRONT facing Timber Ridge Lots of room to build your Dream Home and keep the Three Bedroom Rustic Cabin as a Guest Cottage, Boathouse, Ramp & Dock. GRANDFATHERED! Open to Offers
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Kootenay National Park: up close and personal Submitted by Marla Oliver Kootenay National Park Looking for something fun and different to do this summer? Kootenay National Park’s summer interpretive program has something for everyone. Evening programs featuring drama, slides and music will be presented at Redstreak Theatre at 8 p.m. each night, except Mondays and Wednesdays. This summer, daytime events have been expanded to include a Classic Hikes series and Discover Kootenay events — family activities that immerse you in the park environment. Classic Hikes Stretch your legs and your mind! Join an experienced park interpreter for an allday hike into Kootenay’s backcountry. Wear sturdy hiking shoes, bring a lunch, extra clothes and your sense of adventure. Fees apply – to purchase tickets and for further details, contact the Park Visitor Centre in Radium at 250-347-9505. Book early, space is limited. Sinclair Col: Trail of the Grizzly — July 10th, 17th, August 28th. Hike through classic grizzly country to an alpine ridge with stunning vistas of the surrounding peaks. This is the insider version of the Kindersley-Sinclair Hike — up and down Sinclair Creek — to maximize the views and minimize the switchbacks! (14-kilometre return, elevation gain 900 metres). Floe Lake: Flowers at their Peak — July 31st, August 7th. Wildflower expert Sharon Morgan leads this 20-km return hike to a turquoise jewel of a lake complete with ice floes. The trail winds
through a landscape of purple fireweed as the forest regenerates after the wildfires of 2003. Enjoy tea at the warden cabin. Stanley Glacier: Fire, Ice and Waterfalls — July 24th, August 14th, 21st. See Stanley Glacier in a way few people ever do. You’ll get a close up view of this river of ice, visit limestone caves and have the chance to get really cool under a glacial waterfall. This 12-km return hike is a great adventure for the whole family. Discover the Park Activities Get to know Kootenay National Park! These 1.5-hour events led by a park interpreter include fun activities suitable for all ages. There are six different daytime programs running five days a week through July and August. For times and meeting places, contact the Park Visitor Centre. On Mondays, Explore Wolf Meadow and discover its hidden wildlife secrets. Come to Wild Art on Tuesdays and use natural charcoal and ochre to create paintings and drawings en plein air. On Thursdays you can be a Wildlife Detective — put on your Sherlock Holmes hat, follow the clues and solve the mystery. Ignite Your Senses on Fridays by experiencing the sights, sounds and smells of the regenerating burn. Saturdays in July are Tigers and Dragons. We’ll use dip nets to catch and release the mini-monsters of a pond. On Saturdays in August, come for an easy walk up Sinclair Creek, then along stepping stones Into the Secret Canyon. All interpretive activities require a valid park pass. For more information visit www.parkscanada.gc.ca/Kootenay.
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PLAYING IN THE PARK — (left) The view from the Kindersley-Sinclair Pass in Kootenay National Park; (above) The KNP Discover programs offer children a handson learning experience. Parks Canada photos
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Elk Park Canada Day Celebration! Monday July 1st • 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Calling all Proud Canadians! Bring the family and celebrate Canada Day with us at Elk Park Upper Ranch “Old Eaton House”. Wagon rides, games, hot dogs and cake. And don’t forget to check out our Country Market, 3 km North Radium.
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Breathtaking scenery. World-class course design. Exceptional service. The Springs Course has earned its reputation as one of Canada’s premier golf destinations. Consistently ranked as one of BC’s top courses, the Springs offers an unforgettable golfing experience in a spectacular setting.
Radium Springs Estates is a community of rare distinction built to tastefully blend its exclusive and inspiring setting with the traditions of architecture, natural site features and unique views. The twenty large estate lots of this new development are carefully situated along three stunning golf holes on the Springs Course. Radium Springs Estates is within walking distance to the Village of Radium Hot Springs town centre. Championship golf courses, whitewater rafting, hiking, fishing, trail riding, Kootenay National Park, natural hot springs, private spas, and a variety of fine restaurants are all easily accessible from your doorstep.
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Check out our new Mountain Skills School!
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Join us for a guided adventure this summer
• Day Hikes • Multi Day Camp based trips • Backpacking
• Mountain Bike Shuttles & Tours • Rappelling
Custom trips and transportation available as well
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Come explore our rivers By Katie Payne and Ian Scheler Kootenay River Runners Now in our 37th year of business, Kootenay River Runners began with the adventurous spirits of Daryl Bespflug and Linda Irvine, the two pioneers of whitewater rafting in the Columbia Valley. The first company to raft three of the most exciting and beautiful rivers the Kootenays have to offer, Kootenay River Runners still holds true to its roots on the Kicking Horse River, Toby Creek and — our namesake — the Kootenay River. For those of you who have yet to experience the magic of these whitewater playgrounds, we’d like to take this opportunity to offer you a little teaser-trailer for each. Known for its technical challenges and big water, the Kicking Horse River has quickly risen to international acclaim within the whitewater community. Paddling a 14-foot Avon raft with an oar frame, Daryl Bespflug and Chuck Kucera completed the first descent of the Kicking Horse River in 1980. Soon after, Daryl and Linda started running commercial trips. Fed by Wapta Lake and the Yoho River, the Kicking Horse River takes its name from an unfortunate, but comic, story involving James Hector and his legendary horse that kicked him on the Palliser Expedition of 1858. The route of this infamous expedition has since evolved into the Canadian Pacific Railway route, which remains along the riverbed to this day, permitting rafters a daily glimpse of the coveted western railway tour — the Rocky Mountaineer. Next up on the menu of rivers within the East Kootenays, we have the Toby Creek. Running through the picturesque Panorama Mountain Village, the Toby Creek is a perennial favourite for visitors to the resort. A fun, splashy river,
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this creek offers excitement for children and adults alike. It also offers an interesting bit of trivia: in early spring, when the melting Toby Creek waters meet the Columbia River, the waters of the Toby cause the Columbia River to rise high enough that it flows both north and south from the point of merging. Thus, Lake Windermere receives its bounty, whilst the Columbia can still maintain its travels north to Golden. Third on the list of gems within the East Kootenays is the Kootenay River itself. As the only rafting company to operate on this river since 1976, Kootenay River Runners explores the remote and scenic wilderness it offers. Beginning just south of Kootenay National Park, this section contains the best whitewater on the river as well as the majestic Pedley Falls (pictured here). The crystal clear waters of the Kootenay River begin their life in the Beaverfoot Range of Kootenay National Park, carrying on south to Canal Flats where the river comes within two kilometres of Columbia Lake — the headwaters of the north-flowing Columbia River. The Kootenay and Columbia Rivers meet up to the south in Castlegar and continue on as the Columbia River through the Pacific Northwest of the U.S., eventually draining into the Pacific Ocean. These two rivers have been flowing beside each other for thousands of years yet were believed to never meet. Recently, however, through the use of water dyes, it has been discovered that part of the Kootenay River flows through an underground river system into Columbia Lake at Canal Flats. Thus, in essence, making it both the start and endpoint for the Columbia River. So now that you know more about the fabulous rivers housed here in the East Kootenays, we hope to see you out on the water!
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Children always welcome on the Radium Resort greens Submitted by Radium Resort The kids are out of school and Radium Resort has a host of family-oriented activities to keep them busy this summer. Throughout July and August, Radium Resort will be hosting two-day Junior Golf Camps for beginning and intermediate golfers ages 6 to 12. Taught on site at The Resort Course from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays, our junior golf camps offer kids a chance to learn in an environment focused on fun. Junior golfers can look forward to lunch and prizes daily as well as games and activities and a chance to get out on the course and play a few holes, all for $89 per person. From July 8th to 14th, it’s Take a Kid to the Course week at both The Springs and The Resort Course. All week long, kids 16 and under play for free when accompanied by a paying adult. Participants can also enter to win a trip to Hammock Beach Golf Resort in Palm Coast, Florida including three nights
of accommodation, a rental car with unlimited mileage and two rounds of golf plus a cart. On Sunday, July 14th, we cap off Take a Kid to the Course Week with our 21st Annual Parent & Child Golf Tournament at The Resort Course. It’s the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time with your favorite junior golfer. This casual event uses a Chapman Two-Ball Format with Callaway Scoring System so no handicaps are required. The format makes it fun for golfers of all abilities and beginners are encouraged. Enter your team of one adult and one junior (16 and under). The $79 team entry fee includes 18 holes of golf for two with a cart followed by dinner and plenty of prizes. For more information and to sign up for golf camps or the Parent & Child Tournament, call The Resort Course Golf Shop at 250-3476266. For tee times during Take a Kid to the Course Week, book online at www.RadiumResort.com or call The Resort Golf Shop at the number above or The Springs Golf Shop at 250-347-6200. We look forward to seeing you!
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Royal Canadian Legion Branch #71
The Invermere Legion is inviting all interested individuals, non-profits and businesses to participate in the Canada Day Parade July 1st. To register call Elizabeth 250-688-0640 or e-mail roycan71sec@hotmail.ca Marshalling begins at 8:30 a.m. at Pothole Park Judging begins at 9:30 a.m.
See you there!
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Bike park packs new surprises YEAR-ROUND RV & PARK MODEL LOTS FOR SALE
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Is your fork working? Have you found your knee pads and helmet? Panorama Mountain Village has a renewed focus for its venerable bike park, which opens Friday, June 28th. They have recognized there is a need to make it a relevant recreational venue for locals and visitors alike. All aspects of the park have been expanded and improved upon. As a prime example, the park will once again be open seven days week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The excitement at the resort is palpable in anticipation of the lift opening to riders. At the forefront, there is a rekindled emphasis on trail building. For the past couple of seasons, the bike park’s Trail Crew has been comprised of just two hardworking individuals, and despite their efforts, some of the runs had begun to deteriorate. In order to repair and reinvigorate these once awe-inspiring descents, six experienced trail builders are now on staff full-time. For the past six weeks, they have been working energetically to reclaim reshape, and refresh the original Photo by Mason Pridham
Along the Dutch Creek in a quiet forest setting, this gated community with paved roads offers 5,000 to 13,000 square foot treed lots. Each lot backs onto a green space which can be up to several hundred feet. Deep serviced for year-round use with water, sewer, 70 amp power, cable TV and high speed internet.
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trail system. The park will remain under constant scrutiny for the balance of the summer and fall in order to uncover its hidden magic. Consideration will be given to what types of new trails are required, and how and where they will be integrated. While no new trails will be added this season, there are a couple of notable additions. The first is a new beginner skills area at the base of the park. This area has nine new progressive features to help new riders prepare for the trails before heading up the lift. While skills areas are an excellent asset for beginners, they are also popular with more experienced riders who want to perfect their technique. The second new addition is a pump track. For the uninitiated, a pump track is series of small rollers and bermed corners designed on flat ground that, if ridden correctly, does not require the rider to pedal. Momentum comes from discovering the rhythm of the track and “pumping” your bike down the backside of the rollers and into the corners. It is an exhilarating challenge for riders of all ages and abilities, and Continued on page 13 . . .
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Fire’D UP Breakfast & Burgers
(formally known as the Melting Pot Eatery)
presents
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Radium Fire Department Date: Friday July 5th, 2013 Fee: By donation · Time: 9:00 -11:30 AM Sponsored by:
10 • 1,000 • 1,000,000 Happy Anniversary Photo by Mason Pridham . . . ‘Bike park’ from page 12 has the added benefit of improving your bike handling skills. Like the skills area, the pump track will not require the purchase of a bike park ticket and will be open outside of bike park hours. In addition to these improvements, there has also been a focus on kids’ programming. More daily programs and a series of bike camps will be offered throughout the summer. The rental shop has invested in 35 new downhill and cross-country bikes for the smallest member of the family on up. Panorama is also excited to host the Canadian Downhill Mountain Championships on July 13th and 14th. The
Trail Crew is putting a great deal of energy in to creating an exciting and challenging course with some significant upgrades to the Insanity trail. With the country’s top talent descending on Pano, this will be an incredible weekend of competition and an awesome spectator experience. Rome was not built in a day and this is just the beginning of better things to come. Bike Park manager Jason Simpson is keenly aware of the benefits cycling in all forms can have on the physical, mental, and financial health of our community. A quality bike park is just one piece in a much larger puzzle. Riders should be impressed with the improvements and rewarded with a better riding experience. For more information, check out www.panoramaresort.com.
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Columbia Valley events:
End of June, July thru September The Columbia Valley is packed with fun summer events for visitors, weekenders, locals and second-home owners. Each long weekend edition of The Pioneer features event listings with all the information needed for an action-
packed stay. For a handy guide to everything to see and do during your visit, you can also pick up the Columbia Valley Map Book, available at locations across the valley.
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June 28th Panorama Mountain Village opens Mile 1 Quad Chair for the summer sightseeing and mountain biking season.
July 1st Annual Canada Day Celebrations in Golden and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort with free pancake breakfast and fireworks.
June 28th – 29th Market & Music on Main, Main Street West, Radium Hot Springs. Farmer and craft market from 4 to 9 p.m. Live local bands from 7 to 9 p.m.
July 1st Village of Canal Flats Canada Day Celebration. Fireworks at Tilley Memorial Park beach at dusk.
July 7th Steamboat Mountain Music Festival Music Workshops. Free, open to the public. Bluegrass workshop at 10 a.m. Singing workshop at 11 a.m. All Saint’s Church, Edgewater. No pre-registration required.
JULY July – August Adventure Radium. Every Tuesday to Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to noon for ages 5-7, 1 to 3:30 p.m. for ages 8/9 and up. Register at www. radiumhotsprings.com. July – September Market & Music on Main, Radium Hot Springs. Farmers’ market every Friday, 4 to 8 p.m. Live local bands every Friday/Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. July 1st Mountain Mosaic Festival of the Arts Canada Day Celebration. Free festival at Kinsmen Beach from 12:30 to 3 p.m. following Canada Day Parade in downtown Invermere at 11 a.m. Visit www.columbiavalleyarts. com for details. July 1st Panorama Mountain Village Canada Day Celebrations.
July 1st Kimberley Canada Day celebrations at the Platzl. Free entertainment and cake from 1 to 3:30 p.m. July 1st Annual Canada Day Celebration and Fireworks Display at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Events all day. July 4th – 7th Biker Memorial Rally at Horsethief Hideout, Westside Road. Four days of camping and music. Visit www.horsethiefhideout. ca or phone 250-434-4444. July 5th 5th Annual Cowboy Breakfast from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Fire’D Up Breakfast and Burgers in Radium Hot Springs. July 6th 2nd Annual Steamboat Mountain Music Festival. “Beat Goes On” theme. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Edgewater Elementary School field. Tickets available online at www.steamboatmtnmusicfest.ca.
July 9th – 12th 2013 BC Amateur Golf Championship at Springs Golf Course in Radium Hot Springs. Visit www.radiumresort.com. July 9th – July 21st INNOVATION Art Exhibition — A Fresh Look at Art at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, Invermere featuring Stephen Lebovits, Cajsa Fredin, Angelique Gillespie, Patrick Markle, Maegan Stanbury and Papier Colle Femmes Collaborative Show. Artist opening event on July 10th, 7 to 9 p.m. July 12th – 14th BALLFEST at the Invermere Crossroads ballpark. Mixed slo-pitch tournament in support of the ball diamonds. Contact lindsay@fundamentaleventmarketing. July 12th – August 17th Platzl Revue. Mid-day live theatre Tuesday to Saturday. Visit www.kimberleysummertheatre.com. July 13th – 14th Canadian Downhill Mountain Bike Championships, Panorama Mountain Village.
JULY July 13th – 14th Heart of the Rockies Triathlon in Invermere. Kids of Steel triathlon on Saturday, Olympic-distance adult triathlon on Sunday. Visit www.heartoftherockiestri.ca. July 14th Summer Concert featuring accordionist Michael Bridge at 4 p.m. presented by the Windermere Community Association. Email info@windermerecommunity.ca. July 14th – 20th 2013 Hang Gliding National Championships, Mount 7, Golden. July 17th – 20th Summerlude in Invermere. Four exciting events: Pynestock Concert, Bull Riding in the Rockies, Valley Appreciation Day and Lake Windermere Regatta. Visit www.columbiavalleysummerlude.com. July 19th – July 28th Angela Morgan Exhibition Opening Reception at The Artym Gallery, Invermere, 6 to 9 p.m. Daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 19th – 21st JulyFest in Kimberley. Features Canadian Bocce Championships, parade, sports tournaments and more. Visit www.kimberleyjulyfest.com.
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July 23rd – August 4th Art Exhibition featuring George Oliver, Vic Panai, Lynne Grillmair, Dorial Davis, Carney Oudendag and Mary Kate Woodward at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Artist opening on July 24th from 7 to 9 p.m.
August 10th Arts on the Edge: Festival of the Arts in Kimberley. Art exhibits, concerts and more. Visit www.artsontheedge.ca.
September 1st – 30th The Windermere Valley Museum in Invermere will be open for visitors from 12 to 4 p.m., seven days a week.
September 17th – 29th Art Exhibition featuring Pam Ciupa, Pam Williamson, Leslie Cartwright, Brian Fennerty, Stan Lukasiewicz, Sherry Mallach and Brittney Lintick at Pynelogs. Artist opening on September 18th from 7 to 9 p.m.
July 24th Casino/Poker Night at Windermere Community Hall, 7 p.m. July 27th – August 4th Willi Muller Cross Country Hand Gliding/Paragliding Challenge, Mount 7, Golden.
AUGUST August 4th 6th Annual Tour of the Arts. A self-guided tour featuring local artists in unique settings throughout the Columbia Valley. August 6th – 18th Art Exhibition featuring John Niddrie, Stephanie Van de Kemp, Cheryl Goodwin, Tom Symington, Gerry George, Lisa Adams and Rita Rankin at Pynelogs. Artist opening on August 7th, 7 to 9 p.m. August 9th – 18th Maya Eventov and Friends Exhibition at The Artym Gallery, Invermere. Opening reception on August 9th, 6 to 9 p.m. Daily viewing 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. August 10th 18th Annual Loop the Lake, a running race event. Visit www.loopthelake.bc.ca. August 10th 37th Annual Lakeside Event, Invermere. Hang gliders and paragliders launch from Mount Swansea and land at James Chabot beach. Visit www. lakesideevent.com.
August 10th – 11th Columbia Basin Culture Tour. Free, self-guided arts and culture tour. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance at 250-505-5505 or wkracassistant@telus.net. August 13th – 14th 2nd Annual Kelly Hrudey & Friends Charity Golf Tournament. Contact www. copperpointgolf.com or 250-341-3392. August 17th Windermere Local History Day at Windermere Community Hall, 1 p.m. August 20th – September 1st Art Exhibition featuring Kathleen Davies, Jane Murray, Maggie Leal-Valias, Robyn Oliver, Paula Cravens and Graham S. Fowler at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Artist opening on August 21st from 7 to 9 p.m. August 24th Community Garage Sale at Windermere Community Hall, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. August 28th Local Art & Wine Tasting at Windermere Community Hall, 7 p.m. August 30th – September 8th Min Ma & Bayot Heer Exhibition at The Artym Gallery, Invermere. Opening reception on August 30th, 6 to 9 p.m. Daily viewing 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
September 1st Grizzly Challenge 36-kilometre Mountain Trail Run & Relay at Panorama Mountain Village. 9 a.m. Visit www.grizzlyultra.ca. September 1st Closing day for Mile 1 Quad Chair at Panorama Mountain Village. September 3rd – 15th Art Exhibition featuring Neal Panton, Cathy Parkes, Cat McDiarmid, Lori Lees Stout, Elizabeth Stuart and Alice Hale at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Artist opening on September 4th from 7 to 9 p.m. September 7th 3rd Annual Parkinson SuperWalk at Pothole Park, Invermere. Registration at 1 p.m., walk at 1:30 p.m. Visit www.parkinson.bc.ca. September 14th À La Carte with Alex Fong Exhibition at The Artym Gallery, Invermere. September 15th 14th Annual Fall Fair & Scarecrow Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Windermere Elementary School field and Community Hall. September 15th Closing Day for Greywolf Golf Course at Panorama Mountain Village.
September 20th – 21st 2nd Annual Rockin’ on Main, Main Street West, Radium Hot Springs. Friday from 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. September 20th – 21st Columbia Valley Classics 24th Annual Autumn Car Show & Shine in Radium Hot Springs. Registration Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Pancake Breakfast Saturday from 7 to 10 a.m. at seniors’ hall. Car show Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cruise to Invermere at 4 p.m. www.columbiavalleyclassics.com September 27th – 28th 3rd Annual Columbia Salmon Festival at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort and surrounding area. Includes guest speakers, field trips, gala dinner and more. September 28th 6th Annual Headbanger Trail Challenge in Radium Hot Springs. Part of the Trail Races East Kootenay Series. 12-km trail race plus threekilometre, family-friendly run/walk. Visit www.headbangertrailchallenge.ca or phone 250-347-2456.
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