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The Best Western Plus is nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Adventures in the great outdoors await you, Whether you prefer hiking, golfing, white water rafting or trail rides this summer, stay with us at the Best Western Plus.
• Complimentary Public Computer • Internet Access • Secured Parking • Video Surveillance Cameras • Exercise Room • Guest Laundry • ATM Machine • Accessible Facilities
• Ample Parking for Buses and Trailers • Winter Plug Ins • Select Rooms with Private Balconies • Conference Rooms (Suitable for Weddings, Meetings, Reunions & Retreats...) • In-House Restaurant • Cranberry Lounge
• Indoor Pool with Waterslide & Hot Tub • 24hr Nestings Gift Shop • 24 hr Front Desk • 100% Non Smoking • Pets Welcome: $20.00 fee per stay
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Jacuzzi Rooms Rooms with Kitchenettes and Family Suites On Site Restaurant Mini Bar Free Wireless Internet Access Free Continental Breakfast
“We pamper you beyond the mountains” Located between the Monashee, Cariboo and Rocky Mountain ranges, we are at the heart of the action here in Valemount.
Huge Parking Lot Security Camera Surveillance Indoor Pool & Hot Tub
Reservations Please Call 250-566-4445 Toll Free: 1-888-830-7888
1.5 hrs from Jasper and 20 minutes from Mt Robson, we fully support the outdoor enthusiasts dream!
reservations@premiermountainlodge.com • www.premiermountainlodge.com 1495 7th Avenue on Karas Drive, Valemount, BC
The SARAK Family Restaurant & Lounge Open To Serve Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Great Menu Choice Packed Lunches Beer, Wine, Cocktails! Lounge & Videoke
Large Screen TV Daily Specials We cater for special occasions /meetings Dinner Buffets on Saturdays 6pm
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Welcome to Valemount and the Robson Valley Area I hope you enjoy this beautiful and inspiring part of British Columbia!
Office: 1350 5th Avenue . Prince George, BC, V2L 3L4 Phone: (250) 612–4181
Shirley Bond
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MLA Prince George–Valemount
www.shirleybondmla.bc.ca
Yearly Events Valemount Spring Festival June 10 - 12, 2011
Northwest Mud Bog July 30 - 31, 2011
Pioneer Days McBride June 17 -19, 2011
Robson Valley Music Festival August 19 - 21, 2011
Dunster Ice Cream Social July 2, 2011, 7 PM
Valemount Marina Derby September 3 - 4, 2011
Canoe Mountain Rodeo July 9 - 10, 2011
Mount Robson Marathon September 9 - 10, 2011
MMA Cage Fighting July 29, 2011
Robson Valley Fall Fair September 16 - 18, 2011
Summer Visitor’s Guide 2011 Credits Cover Photo by Ted Zimmerman Maps by John McGuire Photo Credits: Kelly Funk,Ted Zimmerman, Alex Pytlowany, Paul Johnson, Curtis Pawliuk, Matthew G. Wheeler and Andrea Scholz Writing Contributions: Daniel Betts, Birgit Stutz, Joshua Estabrooks, Wayne Van Velzen, and Sherri Madden Publishing and Art Direction: Andrea Scholz Special Thanks to Joan Nordli Copyright (c) 2011 - The Valley Sentinel All Rights Reserved
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Welcome to Valemount, BC
TO PRINCE GEORGE
TO JASPER
Valemount—a friendly stop on Yellowhead Highway 5—offers a surprising variety of hotels and restaurants in a typical rural and mountain community setting. Valemount is surrounded by the Rockies, the Cariboo and Monashee Mountains. Valemount is your gateway to many natural wonders. Mount Robson Provincial Park, a 20-minute drive from the Village, is home for grizzlies, moose and elk. In August, you can experience the phenomenal chinook salmon spawning at George Hicks Regional Park. Enjoy the wide-open mountain views along the dykes of the Starratt Wildlife Sanctuary—a few kilometres south of the village—and observe the local and migratory wildlife. The sanctuary is home for beaver, otter, moose, deer and over 90 species of birds.
Distances from Valemount to: McBride - 83 KM Mount roBson - 38 KM Jasper - 124 KM edMonton - 488 KM prince GeorGe - 294 KM KaMloops - 323 KM Kelowna - 483 KM VancouVer - 674 KM TO KAMLOOPS
There is an adventure around every corner and off the beaten path. Ride your ATV on Canoe Mountain, fish in Kinbasket Lake, or join some whitewater rafting tours on the Fraser. In the winter, Valemount is the home of the best Alpine snowmobiling, and the base for the finest snowcat-skiing, backcountry skiing, and dog-sledding. Whether you prefer to hike, paddle, float, or ride your ATV, you certainly will experience the beauty of Valemount’s natural wonders.
Advertisers’ Index Mount Robson White Water Rafting . 2 Best Western Valemount Inn. . . . . . . 2 The Sarak Family Restaurant. . . . . . . 3 Premier Mountain Lodge. . . . . . . . . . 3 Shirley Bond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Super 8 Valemount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The Great Escape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Alpine Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The Moose Pub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Alpine Country Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Robson Helimagic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Valemount Pines Golf Course. . . . . . 10 The Crafters Guild of Valemount . . . 11 The Gathering Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Caribou Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Valemount Swiss Bakery . . . . . . . . . 12 Falling Star Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Valemount Guided Trail Rides . . . . . 14 Canoe River Campground. . . . . . . . . 15 Wilderness Creek Campground . . . . 18 Valemount Marina Association . . . . 18 Valemount IDA Pharmacy . . . . . . . . 19 Diamond H Donairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Monashee Motors Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . 19 Catherine’s Corner Cafe. . . . . . . . . . . 19
Stellar Descents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Chalet Continental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Gigglin’ Grizzly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 The North Country Lodge. . . . . . . . . 22 Robson Valley Community Centre . . 23 Farmstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Blue River Campground & RV Park. . 24 Blue River Husky. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Blue River Petro-Can . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Glacier Mountain Lodge. . . . . . . . . . 25 Walks & Talks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Jasper Rock & Jade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Mountain Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Liquor Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Jasper Tram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Mount Robson Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Nutters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Freewheel Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Café Mondo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 NV Mountain View Chalets . . . . . . . 30 Terracana Ranch Resort. . . . . . . . . . 30 Ramada Valemount . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Twin Peaks Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Alpine Country Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . 32 Valemount Travel Centre . . . . . . . . . 32
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Table of Contents
Places To Visit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 -7 Exciting Adventures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 9 Golfing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Hiking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 13 Horseback Riding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Camping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Valemount Visitor’s Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Hotel Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Fishing & Boating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 -19 Mount Robson Provincial Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 -21 McBride. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 23 Blue River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 – 25 Jasper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 -29
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REARGUARD FALLS PROVINCIAL PARK Rearguard Falls is just east of Valemount on Highway 16 toward Jasper. A short trail leads visitors to viewing platforms that provide stunning views of the waterfalls. During the fall, visitors can watch the final return of the Chinook salmon on the final leg of their 7-year journey. An easy fifteenminute hike is all that is required of visitors to enjoy this amazing view which is well worth the effort.
Welcome to
THE GREAT ESCAPE Great Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner for Everyone to Enjoy!
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VALEMOUNT MUSEUM The museum was originally built in 1914 as the Swift Creek Station. The train station was moved in 1927 and served as the train station and station agents home until 1987. Visit the museum for a guided tour and enjoy a walk back in time. The Railroad Room has a model train running through the textual displays, artifacts and, yes, even through the bathroom. One of the museum’s most popular exhibits showcases the life of a trapper and some of his catches and tools. Local artist Margaret McKirdy’s “Little People” is a collection of life-like sculptures of local personalities and culture made with local clay. Visitors to the museum can also find stories about the Japanese internment camps, the history of the Valemount schools, logging, farming and lots more. Admission: Family $8, Adults $5 and Children $3 visitvalemount.ca
STARRATT WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Known locally as the Cranberry Marsh, located south of the Village of Valemount, the Robert W. Starratt Wildlife Sanctuary is an ecological gem. Surrounded by the Monashee Mountains to the south, the Cariboo Mountains to the west, and the Rocky Mountains to the east, Cranberry Marsh is a provincially important waterfowl resting and nesting area, making it one of the finest and most unique bird watching areas in the province. The major portion of this marsh complex was donated by the Starratt family in memory of Robert Starratt. A trail system, complete with two viewing towers, provides visitors with excellent opportunities to view a wide variety of the areas flora, fauna and mountain landscapes. The marsh is one of the very best locations to see birds not commonly seen in other locations. The beautiful Yellow-Headed Blackbird, the elusive Sora and the graceful Northern Harrier can all be seen and heard. The trail system follows the water control dykes and transitions into a Lodgepole Pine dominated forest. Visitors in wheelchairs can easily access the marsh from the parking area on Highway 5, adjacent to the Best Western Hotel. If you’re a serious ‘birder’ or just enjoy wildlife viewing in a natural setting, the Cranberry Marsh can provide a memorable experience that will lift your spirit and lighten your heart. GEORGE HICKS’ REGIONAL PARK George Hicks’ Regional Park is 2.5 hectares in size and is located across the Highway from Valemount, along Swift Creek, adjacent to the Visitor’s Centre. The Park has a small trail and lookout platform that provides excellent salmon viewing opportunities in late July to mid August. The Chinook salmon come from the Pacific Ocean, up the Fraser River and then enter Swift Creek to spawn. Facilities at George Hicks’ include RV parking, an information kiosk, picnic tables, toilets and a viewing platform. SUMMER VISITOR’S GUIDE 2011
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Exciting Adventures Some visitors to Valemount and area might be content to enjoy our spectacular scenery in casual or relative comfort, however there are those few with daring hearts who are going to want to get right up into the face of danger and with adrenaline coursing through their veins hurl themselves down the throat of adventure. RIVER RAFTING TOURS You, your friends and family are bouncing along the swift current of the famous Frazer River, ahead of you is churning, spitting and boiling “big water.” Its angry, unforgiving and you are headed right for it. “What was I thinking?” you wonder as the boat is dragged toward it. You and those with you can’t help but scream as cold water sprays about you and the boat pitches into the fray. “Dig! Dig!” you hear someone say and you help paddle out of the “hole” and into safer current but not before a “haystack” drenches you and your companions. Adrenaline, exercise, spectacular views and risk taking adventure; what are you waiting for? Valemount is your destination. HELICOPTER TOURS Blades thunder above you. Secured in your seat you peer out the window to watch in awe as the valley floor drops away and you rise up into the sky. Soon your skilled pilot has you soaring above the trees and the rugged crags and bluffs of our glacier wrought mountain peaks. Your heart leaps in your chest at the sight of Mount Robson, your destination and highest point in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The massive form dwarfs all peaks around it and all you can say is “Wow!” From Valemount, the safe and well maintained helicopters of Robson Valley Helimagic can take you on a sightseeing tour of our majestic valley and surrounding peaks or for the more adventurous get dropped off on the summit of Mt. Robson and take the memorable and breathtaking trail back to the valley floor. An experience you will never forget awaits you in Valemount.
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ATVs Imagine powering up one of our many ATV designated forestry roads. You break past the timberline and your eyes feast upon a breathtaking view of rugged peaks towering into bright blue skies and below the valley is stretched out to the horizon; million dollar views accessible only to you and the few visitors willing to hike for hours. The ATV has given people one more way to enjoy the spectacular vistas that is the signature feature of Valemount.
250•566•9774 www.alpinecountryrentals.com 1140 Main Street, Valemount, BC
ATV
ATVs in our valley are strictly regulated for use and in British Columbia. We want to preserve our beautiful natural environment so we highly recommend that your ATV adventure begins with a visit to the Valemount Area Recreation Development Association (VARDA) office. VARDA has maps and plenty of advice on where and when to go. The VARDA office is located on Cranberry Lake Road right next to our Visitor’s Centre. You can also visit the VARDA website at: www. valemountrecdevelopment.com Don’t have an ATV? There is no better place to start than at Alpine Country Rentals. Rent a machine, get some safety tips and if you are with a group, go on an expedition. Experience the world at over 3,000 meters above sea level to reveal summits and vistas few will ever see in their lifetime. Looking for an ATV adventure, Valemount has what you need.
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TOURS FOR
EVERYONE
The Scenic Tour - 2 hrs A perfect tour to enjoy the scenery and capture breathtaking photos.
The Robson Valley Tour - 3.5 hrs An adventure that takes you to 8,200 feet and offers spectacular 360° mountain views.
Rentals and Custom Tours available
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Golfing Valemount Pines Golf Course
Valemount Pines Golf Course & RV Park
A full size golf course experience Licensed Food Services 9 Hole Course Double Tees 6502 Yards
Daily Green Fees Driving Range Golf Memberships Rental Equipment RV Park
Ample Parking Par 72 18 Holes RV Parking & Camping
Open Daily 8am-8pm
250-566-4550
1110 N Highway 5, Valemount, BC
Built in a forested area by eager volunteers in 1995, the Valemount Pines Golf Course was designed by Gordon McKay and is a high quality, family-oriented facility that offers quality golf, friendly service and reasonable prices. While easy to play for beginners this 9-hole facility offers a challenge to golfers with low handicaps. Its most challenging hole, Hole #5, is a doglegged par 5 with heavily forested areas and sand traps on both sides of the fairway and a pond behind the stepped green. Valemount Pines Golf Course has received rave reviews from visiting golfers. SCOREGolf.com gave the facility an 8.0, which makes it among the top courses in the province. With spectacular views in every direction, this course is a necessary stop for golfers travelling through our beautiful valley.
Type Semi-Private Holes 9 Year built 1995 Guest Policy Welcomed Golf Season Seasonal Driving Range Available Yes Rental Carts Available Yes Rental Trolleys Yes Caddies No Rental Clubs Available Yes Pro Shop Yes Pro Available No Teaching Pro No Tee Times Welcomed Yes Price 9 holes $24 Price 18 Holes $33 Discounts for Juniors, Seniors, RV Guests and Twilight Times Other facilities: Food and liquor service, RV Park
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Shopping While our scenery alone is worth the trip, visitors to Valemount are going to want to check out our unique shopping experiences. 5th AVENUE The downtown hub of 5th Avenue is where you will find all your basic needs. From groceries to banking to a hot cup of coffee, Valemount hospitality is second to none. Got a headache? Need your prescription filled? The Valemount IDA Pharmacy has the cure for what ails you, a full range of products to resupply your travel kit and perhaps a souvenir or two. The Gathering Tree is more than a coffee shop. Enjoy delicious gourmet coffee, home cooked goodies and a relaxing atmosphere. Be sure to check out the gift shop where you will find gifts, jewellery, crystals and books.
Art and Crafts Produced in The Robson Valley Regular hours: 12 noon- 5 pm July-August: 12 noon- 8 pm craftersguildvale@gmail.com 940 main Street, Valemount, BC Located across the tracks at “The Trading Post”
Photography, ceramic gifts, stained glass, handmade fleece, and woodwork are just a few of the unique art treasures that can be found here. Looking for a tasty treat, gourmet coffee or hearty lunch? The Swiss Bakery is where you want to go for freshly baked specialty breads, sweets, buns, and pastries. Be sure to check out their lunch menu for their daily specials. KARAS MALL Located on Karas Drive, parallel to Highway #5, Karas Mall is a convenient stop for visitors exploring Valemount. Be sure to try a delicious donair or a hearty “Sasquatch Sandwich.” If you need to mail a postcard our Post Office is located here. Don’t forget to pick up some snacks or souvenirs at the Petro Canada.
MAIN STREET In the old days most travellers arrived in Valemount by train and so the old Main Street was the only main highway, which followed the railway tracks. In 1965, Yellowhead Highway #5 was constructed and bypassed Valemount to the west. In 1966, Main Street was connected to Highway 5 by 5th Avenue. The Crafter’s Guild of Valemount is located on Main Street at “The Trading Post.” Here you will find unique art and crafts made by our skilled local artisans.
• Speciality Coffees • Lunches • Treats • Gifts
The Crafters Guild of Valemount
VISITORS CENTRE Our visitor’s centre is more than just an information booth. The Visitor’s Centre gallery is a must stop for viewing and purchasing fine art or gifts, sponsored by the Valemount Arts and Cultural Society.
• Jewellery • Crystals • Books • Patio
Life is a Journey... stop by
The Gathering Tree On your way!
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Hiking
Arriving in Valemount, visitors will find one of our most distinctive features, the scenery. Looking in every direction, towering peaks look back at you. This breathtaking scenery can be enjoyed in many different ways. Probably the simplest and cheapest is hiking our easily accessible groomed trails. The following trails will provide an outstanding way to enjoy the outdoors and give visitors the opportunity to enjoy the fresh mountain air. “Let the mountains move you.”
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Little Lost Lake This 3 Kilometre 2 hour hike follows an old forest fire access road that was built in the early 1960’s. The trail winds its way up from Highway 16 through spruce, aspen, birch and Douglas fir trees. Following the trail, hikers will arrive at a small lake where they can enjoy the picnic area. Follow the loop trail which will take them on a tour around the lake through the dense undergrowth thriving along an avalanche slope and enjoy the view of a waterfall above the lake. Another trail branches away to take hikers up a very steep trail where one can enjoy breathtaking views of the Robson Valley. To enjoy this hike simply travel north from Valemount on Highway 5, take Highway 16 east towards Jasper for just 1.5 kilometres and park at the avalanche gate east of the weigh scales. The trailhead is marked with a sign, “Little Lost Lake” about 100 meters toward the weight scales. Tete Jaune spawning grounds While the salmon spawn here in late July and early August, this very easy twenty to thirty-minute hike can be enjoyed spring through fall. The trail follows the McLennan River through the forest to the mighty Fraser River. Lots of interesting terrain awaits the adventurous explorer or stay on the trail and enjoy a short pleasant walk along the river. To enjoy the hike one need only travel north from visitvalemount.ca
Valemount along Highway 5 and turn left onto Blackman Road. Follow Blackman Road to Old Tete Jaune Road and turn left again. Follow Old Tete Jaune Road to just past the first railway crossing where a sign will mark the entrance to the “Spawning Grounds Recreation Site.” Swift Creek Trail This 10 Kilometre trail treats hikers to stunning views of the Village of Valemount and the surrounding mountains. Hikers will enjoy an invigorating climb, a bridge crossing and explorations of our forest above the valley floor. To find this hidden hiking treasure, turn off Highway 5 into Valemount, following 5th Avenue until the railway crossing and turn left onto Main Street. Follow Main Street for 1 kilometre until you come to a bridge over Swift Creek. The trailhead is to the right at the bridge. Cranberry Marsh Two hours of easy, flat trail await the adventurous hiker seeking amazing panoramic views of the mountains from the valley floor. Observe local bird life or explore the ruins of an early 20th Century homestead; there is something for everyone. Two wildlife-viewing towers give hikers an unprecedented view of the marsh and the wildlife below. The loop trail, which is bridged in many places with boardwalks, passes over a dyke built in 1983 as part of a Ducks Unlimited project to enhance waterfowl habitat in the marsh. The trail also travels through a wetland forest where the ruins of an old farmstead destroyed by fire can be explored. Many interpretive signs offer interesting information on life in the marsh. Bird watchers will find a plethora of species to enjoy and hikers will enjoy the easy but lengthy walk through various and interesting terrains. Hikers wishing to access this trail system should take Highway 5 to the Best Western Hotel and look for the clearly marked trailhead and interpretive signs. McKirdy Meadows With 2,500’ elevation gain, this 3 kilometre trail leads hikers above the timberline to an unparalleled spectacular view of surrounding mountain ranges as well as Mount Robson. From McKirdy Meadow hikers can wander and explore to their hearts content. After reaching the first alpine meadow there is a sign and trail leading toward the YORA Swift Creek Alpine Cabin. Use of the cabin requires registration and a small fee, if interested, contact 250 566 8244. The alpine meadow can be reached in 2 hours but hikers will want to spend the day exploring and sightseeing. To get to the trailhead, follow 5th Avenue east and turn right after the rail road tracks onto Main Street and follow until you see the sign for “Swift Mountain Forestry Road.” Take this forestry road past the TV towers for as far as it goes. The road is steep so a 4-wheel drive is recommended. At the top of the road the trailhead will lead off to the left. SUMMER VISITOR’S GUIDE 2011
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Horseback Riding FALLING STAR RANCH
Horse Whispering Demos
Dunster BC 250-968-6801
www.fallingstarranch.com Birgit Stutz Chris Irwin Gold Certified Trainer & Coach
Equine Behaviour Workshops
Demos and Short Courses ✩ Kids Camps
Camps for Adults ✩ Riding Lessons/Coaching Horsemanship Clinics ✩ Horse Training
Riding a horse through the majestic mountains, along babbling creeks, and across valley bottoms covered with wildflowers Photo co urtesy of Falling S is a dream many people harbour. tar Ranch See the valley from high upon a ridge or explore one of the area’s many side valleys. Take in the spectacular scenery, breathe in the aromatic scent of evergreen trees. You may even get to see some of our abundant wildlife. You can bring your own horse or take a guided horseback trip. Whether you’re an experienced rider or have never been on a horse, well trained, surefooted mountain horses suitable for riders of all ages and levels of experience await you. Qualified and experienced local outfitters provide trail rides and pack trips, offering everything from one-hour rides to half-day and full-day rides and even several days on the trail high into the alpine, taking you back to a simpler time. Accommodations on backcountry pack trips range from rustic tent camps to beautiful log cabins. Hearty, home-cooked meals are prepared over open campfires. After a long day in the saddle, cuddle up in your bedroll by the glow of the fire, below the star-filled sky. Wake up in the morning to a crackling fire, the smell of fresh coffee, pancakes, and sizzling bacon or sausages.
Experience Mountain Riding Well Trained Horses!
For Info & Reservations call
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Camping At the dawn’s early light you rise from your tent and start your fire using the embers of the previous night. Soon fresh coffee is percolating. You look up and gasp. The sun’s rays have struck the tallest peaks, illuminating them in bright orange light. Coffee in hand you settle into your camp chair to watch the drama that is a Valemount morning as you breath serenity into your soul. A meal cooked over a crackling fire, a sky filled with stars, moonlit peaks, cozy intimate accommodations; since the dawn of time people have found kinship and comfort from the embrace of the natural world. What we call camping is what our ancestors called “home” for millennia. Perhaps that is why some of us find such solace in erecting a tent, rolling out a sleeping bag and enjoying those meals that seem to taste best when prepared over an open flame. Whether you are pulling a trailer, driving an RV or looking for a basic tent site, roughing it in Valemount is an experience you will not soon forget. Just five minutes south of Valemount, the Canoe River Campground offers ATV trails, showers, RV hook-ups, spacious sites and reasonable rates. 26 kilometres south the Valemount Marina on beautiful Kinbasket lake offers several camping options and amazing lake views. 14 Kilometres north of Valemount, Wilderness Creek Campground offers spacious sites surrounded by the natural beauty of our forests. If a backcountry experience is what you are looking for, check in with the Valemount Area Recreation Development Association at 685 Cranberry Lake Road, next to the Valemount Visitors Centre or call 250 566 4817: they have maps and information on safe backcountry excursions in our wilderness areas. When venturing into our pristine wilderness please remember to pack out what you pack in and please leave our wilderness in the same condition in which you found it. We want everyone to have the same amazing experience. East of Valemount, Mount Robson Provincial Park has some exciting camping options. Imagine camping in the shadow of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
CANOE RIVER CAMPGROUND
Family Owned & Operated
ATV trails Book early accessible to ensure camping from the campground spot! Campground located just 5 minutes South of Valemount on Hwy 5
• SPACIOUS, PRIVATE SITES • RV HOOKUPS • SHOWERS • REASONABLE RATES
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Campgroun
1/4 Mile North of Valemount
Creek side and forest sites available at great prices! Enjoy nature to the fullest with private spacious sites, surrounded by living forest
Watch the salmon spawn in August
Ph: 250-566-4098 Cell: 780-838-2445
CANOE/KAYAK For a relaxing paddling experience the Cranberry Marsh has several channels where one can get up close and personal with local wildlife. Kinbasket Lake to the south and Moose Lake to the east on the way to Jasper, also offer wonderful opportunities for a relaxing day out on the water. If you are looking for something more exhilarating and have the experience, the Fraser River is the place to go for some white water fun. BOATING Not fond of oars? Valemount Marina on Kinbasket Lake is the place to put in. With a boat launch, campground and a playground for the kids, you can get underway in no time and enjoy the amazing scenery. Just 26 Kilometres from Valemount, follow the signs off Highway 5 and follow the gravel road to the marina. FISHING Is there anything more exhilarating than hooking a big one and reeling it in? If you agree then you need to get your gear and check out the angling options available in Valemount and area. Throw in your line and you could find species like bull trout, rocky mountain white fish, rainbow trout, burbot or kokanee on the hook. A memorable fishing experience awaits either the casual fisherman or the experience angler. Be sure to check the rules and regulations before going out on your fishing expedition.
VALEMOUNT MARINA ASSOCIATION KINBASKET LAKE, VALEMOUNT B.C. 24 Hour Onsite Marina Caretakers
June 1 – Sept. 15 Cell Phone 250-566-1126
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Campgrounds Great fishing Breathtaking scenery Boat Launching Boat storage Small playground Dock fishing Great weekend get away Vacation destination 26 KM from HWY #5 Gravel Road
Off Season Information Don 250-566-4179 Penni 250-566-9192
Valemount IDA Pharmacy
Where to Go Rivers and Creeks Camp Creek Good for bull trout in late summer after high water. Good run of Rocky Mountain white fish in late October/early November. Camp Creek is located 11 kilometres south of Valemount. It parallels Highway 5 for several kilometres. Canoe River A heavy run of Rocky Mountain white fish occurs each year from late October until late March. Canoe River is located 8 kilometres south of Valemount on Highway 5 or off the Canoe Forest Road. Fraser River This river offers many species, including bull trout, Rocky Mountain white fish, rainbow trout, suckers and burbot. The river is open year round, with early spring and fall being the best times to fish. Good spots are the Old Tete Jaune bridge, at the weigh scales, Hargreaves Bridge, or anywhere a creek flows into the Fraser River. Lakes Kinbasket Lake This huge lake offers great fishing for boaters. Fish for kokanee, rainbow trout, Rocky Mountain white fish, burbot and bull trout. You can also try fishing for rainbow trout, bull trout and Rocky Mountain white fish at creek mouths and rock points. Kinbasket Lake is located south of Valemount, at km 22 on the East Canoe Forest Service Road. Little Lost Lake This lake is stocked and usually provides fishermen with nice rainbow trout. Little Lost Lake is located east of Tete Jaune near Highway 16. Moose Lake Moose Lake supports a healthy population of huge lake trout, Rocky Mountain white fish, lake char, bull trout, kokanee, burbot and rainbow trout. Kokanee are best caught at Thunder Falls on the south side of the lake in September. Best fishing at Moose Lake is in the spring and late summer. Located in Mount Robson Provincial Park. Saddle Lakes These lakes are located approximately 34 kilometres down Kinbasket Lake and are full of healthy rainbow trout. Shere Lake Shere Lake offers brook trout. Winter and early spring are usually the best time. To entice fish in hot weather, fish near the bottom. Shere Lake is located approximately 33 km northwest of Valemount and is accessible from the Croydon-Dunster road. Yellowhead Lake Yellowhead Lake supports populations of bull trout, Rocky Mountain white fish and lake char, as well as kokanee and rainbow trout. Fishing is best in the spring after high water. Access off Highway 16 in the east end of Mount Robson Park, 7 km west of the Jasper National Park boundary.
Vitamins, Cosmetics Gifts, Baby needs
250-566-4594
Store Hours Monday to Saturday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
1-877-566-4594
1163 5th Avenue Valemount, BC
Prescription service and pharmacist Available during store hours
Dine In -orTake Out! Tuesday - Saturday • 11am - 11pm Sun - Mon • Summer hours to be determined Donairs - Burgers - Middle East Cuisine - Baklava
250-566-4453
Located in the Karas Mall, Valemount
• Tire Repair & Services • Oil Changes • 24 hr Towing Services • BCAA Approved
• Trailer Repair & Services • Propane Sales • Auto Repair & Services
250-566-4318
1455 5th Avenue, Valemount, BC
Premier Coin Laundry • 250-566-1567 Contract Laundry Services $5.00 Shower Wash & Fold
Monashee Spring Water
Drink Ice Bike Rentals Bait & Tackle
Catherine’s Corner Café • 250-566-4100 TEA LOUNGE & COFFEE BAR
25 kinds of Loose Teas All Day Breakfast Sandwich
$3.00 Cheese Cake Pie Homestyle Hot Chocolate Unique Ice Drinks
Fresh Sandwiches Daily Gift Baskets - Speciality Coffee including decaf
Karas Mall in Valemount, BC
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Mount Robson Provincial PARK
Established in 1913, Mount Robson Provincial Park is the second oldest park in British Columbia’s incredible system of parks and protected areas.
WHITEWATER RAFTING Small Company - Big Rapids SIZE MATTERS...
Located in Tete Jaune Cache on HWY 16, Just West of the Junction of HWY 5
For Reservations Call 1-866-569-0188 www.stellardescents.com
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About Mount Robson Provincial Park The key features of the park are its namesake mountain, and the headwaters of the Fraser River. At 3,954 metres or 12,972 feet, Mount Robson is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. The earliest inhabitants in the area recognized that the mountain was special. The Texqakallt First Nation called the mountain “Yuh-hai-has-hun” meaning “the mountain of the spiral road”. This name was in reference to the horizontal strata that could be seen from the mountain’s south side. It’s not entirely clear how the mountain got its name. Some suggest the mountain was named after Colin Robertson, a Hudson’s Bay Company factor who sent Iroquois fur hunters into the area in 1920. Others say it was named after John Robson, Premier of British Columbia from 1889 to 1892. As early as 1863 it was known as “Robson’s Peak.” One thing is clear: Mount Robson is truly one of the most impressive sights in the Rocky Mountains.
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The headwaters of the Fraser River are entirely contained and protected within Mount Robson Provincial Park. One of the world’s great rivers, the Fraser River provided food and transportation to the areas earliest inhabitants. Today, the river is recognized as one of the premier salmon producers in the world. The upper portion of the Fraser River is seldom visited by humans. Remote and wild, the headwaters of the Fraser River are as free flowing and pure now as they were a thousand years ago. If it’s high quality outdoor recreation you’re looking for, Mount Robson Provincial Park should be on your “must visit” list. Three vehicle-accessible campgrounds are located adjacent to Highway 16. At the park’s west end, the Robson Meadows and Robson Rivers campgrounds offer a wide range of services from flush toilets, hot showers and a children’s playground to interpretive trails and walks. At the park’s east end, the Lucerne Campground offers a more rustic camping experience beside Lucerne Lake. Day hikes that lead to thundering waterfalls, cultural heritage displays and scenic viewpoints are located throughout the park. There are over 200 kilometres of trails in the park. The most popular and spectacular is the world famous Berg Lake Trail. With over 90 campsites spread over seven campgrounds this trail has it all. From the trail’s start in a lush low elevation cedar hemlock forest to alpine tundra, the Berg Lake Trail has something for everyone. The “Valley of a Thousand Falls” on the Berg Lake Trail is well named. During the spring and into the summer season, waterfalls are everywhere. There is no finer hiking experience than to stand at the base of Emperor Falls on a hot summer day and feel the cool mist. We hope you have a safe and memorable visit to Mount Robson Provincial Park and the Robson Valley. SUMMER VISITOR’S GUIDE 2011
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Gigglin’ Grizzly
The Gigglin’ Grizzly pub serves up good food, good drinks & good times! Regulars & tourists join for fun & relaxation
experience Great Food
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McBride Magnificent scenery, friendly people and lots to see and do – McBride is an essential stop on your route through the Robson Valley. Beside the Fraser River in the valley between the Rockies and the Cariboo Mountains and bracketed by the railway and Highway 16, McBride’s railway origins and rich heritage are reflected in the railway theme throughout the village. With a walk down Main Street to or from the heritage train station, visitors will enjoy McBride’s pride in developing a railway theme to reflect the community’s importance in the Grand Trunk Railway history. The restored station now houses a gallery featuring the works of local artists, craftspeople, filmmakers and writers. It also contains a bistro/internet cafe and the McBride Visitor Centre to help you find out more about the valley and its attractions. In summer, community markets are held on Friday afternoons in McBride, and on Saturday mornings in Dunster, a farming community 20 minutes east of McBride.
Come & Enjoy a Comfortable Stay! The North Country Lodge & Restaurant Our In-House Restaurant offers Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Restaurant Hours: Sun-Thur 6am - 10pm ∙ Fri-Sat 6am - 11pm The largest & most complete facility on the Yellowhead Highway(Hwy #16 west) between Jasper, Alberta and Prince George, British Columbia.
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Mid-way between the two is a nine-hole golf course with mini golf and target range, where the awesome mountain views will distract you from your putt.
McBride photos by Matthew G. Wheeler
Outdoor activities The McBride area provides many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in all seasons. Hiking or trail riding can be a day trip, or a multi-day trek. Canoeing or rafting on the Fraser River, mountain biking or driving up some of the side valleys are great ways to see the magnificent scenery and wildlife. In spawning season, salmon are easily spotted jumping at the Holmes River Falls. Guided hiking, rafting and heli-hiking tours operate in the Valley. Ancient Cedar Forest Huge cedar trees, many thought to be up to 1000 years old have been discovered in the Robson Valley near Dome Creek. The forest itself has been largely undisturbed for thousands of years and may have had its beginnings at the end of the last ice age. This 20 hectare patch of pristine old growth, with walking trails through out, is part of the only Inland Temperate Rainforest in the world. Many of the cedar trees are greater than 10 feet in diameter and this ancient forest is an experience not to be missed. McBride is a full service community with all the amenities and services you need. For more information about McBride and the various services and activities, visit 2mcbride.ca email come2mcbride@telus.net, or phone 1-866-569-3366.
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Robson Valley Community Centre is a brand new facility located in McBride. An ideal setting surrounded by our beautiful mountain views and just walking distance from accommodations, eateries, gift shops, and outdoor activities. By choosing to have your next event here you will enjoy: - 5,000 sq. ft. - meeting space and reception area - seating for up to 360 - professional stage - hardwood dance floor - commercial kitchen - commercial wet bar - state of the art audio visual system
For more information or to make a reservation:
www.rdffg.bc.ca | McBride Village Office: 250. 569.2229
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Robson Valley Community Centre - Business Quarter Page (5.13”w x 6.7” d) Full Colour
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Blue River
Blue River’s pristine setting makes it a picture perfect locale for hard and soft recreational explorers. Discover unlimited glacierfed lakes, rivers and streams. Explore trails that dare you to come and experience the possibilities. Witness amazing wilderness and wildlife. In the eclectic community of Blue River, your spirit for adventure will not be disappointed! Blue River is located in the section of the Columbia Mountain System called the North Thompson River Valley. The valley consists of the Monashee Mountains on the east and the Cariboo Mountains on the west. Valleys and creeks near Blue River divide the two mountain ranges. The community is situated at an elevation of 681 meters above sea level. Located in a temperate inland rainforest, there is an amazing variety of flora to be discovered, including large stands of old growth Douglas fir and a black spruce bog. Blue River is midway between Jasper and Kamloops, or Vancouver and Edmonton. For this very reason “taking a break by Eleanor Lake” is common with regular travellers of Highway 5. The lake is located in the centre of town, just a two minute drive off the highway. It offers great swimming, diving rafts, a sandy beach, a playground and picnic area to regenerate the weary traveller. The trails and old roads that are terrific for hiking and mountain biking, start right from town and are the result of early prospectors and loggers accessing natural resources (check out Norco Blue River Ride at www.pinkbike.com for a real thrill). They also ensure access to lakes and rivers for canoeing, fishing, gold panning and just exploring. Blue River provides the only road access to Murtle Lake in Wells Gray Provincial Park, the largest non-motorized lake in North America. It is a destination for true paddlers from all over the world. Mountain bikes, canoes, carts, area maps, camping and fishing gear are available from Blue River Campground & RV Park at www.bluerivercampground.ca. Canoe rentals can also be arranged through www.murtlecanoes.com.
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An added bonus for a stop in Blue River is the River Safari Tour (www.riversafari.com) on Mudd Lake, just minutes north of town. It truly is one amazing hour of scenery, waterfalls and more often than not wildlife – bears, moose, eagles and others. A snack bar is available where you can relax on the floating dock beside the river before or after your tour. Need to push your adventure level up a notch, then arrange to take a helicopter ride from Mike Weigele’s Heli Village Resort (www.wiegele.com) and bike, hike, picnic, fish or do a glacier skiing day in a real backcountry setting. Snowy Mountain Alpine Tours (www.snowymountain.ca) offer guided and catered single and multi-day hiking tours and mountain skills courses in the Cariboo Mountains of Blue River. Restaurants, motels, grocery stores and service stations cater to highway travellers and outdoor enthusiasts. Tony’s Grill, The Husky and the Saddle Mountain restaurants all provide varied and satisfying menus. The Log Inn Pub in Avola is a burger experience one should not miss. Summer accommodations in Blue River include Blue River Motel, Bone Creek Wilderness Retreat, Glacier Mountain Lodge, Saddle Mountain Lodge, Mike Weigele’s Heli Village Resort, Holy Smoke Inn B&B and Blue River Campground & RV Park.
Rocky Mountain Deli Blue River Petro-Can Gas Bar • Bakery • Convenience Store • Gifts
Ph: 250-673-8265 Res: 250-673-8489 883 Hwy 5 & Shell Rd Blue River, BC
Whether your interest is outdoor pursuits, relaxing around a campfire, hanging out at the beach, or picking wild blueberries in August; Blue River has a wilderness experience that is tailored for you! Check out www.blueriverbc.ca for further information.
www.glaciermountainlodge.com Family owned & operated • Eco Friendly
Glacier Mountain Lodge is a European-style mountain lodge nestled in the valley between the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains, bordering Wells Gray Provincial Park in Blue River, British Columbia, Canada. Special discounts for online reservations Corporate Rates are available
A European Boutique style lodge nestled in the valley between the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains.
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Jasper
Discover the little town in a big park.
Present this ad for a A Unique Shopping Experience 620A Connaught Drive, Jasper 780-852-3631 www.jasperrockandjade.com
10% discount
• Fossils including Ammolite Ammonites from Canada • Minerals, Stones, Quartz including museum quality specimens • Jewellery • Kitchen Gadgets • Locally made pottery
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How about white water rafting or backcountry horseback riding in the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies? Cruising down the world’s most scenic highway on the back of a Harley Davidson? Playing golf on Canada’s #1 resort course? Soaring in a cable car among towering snowcapped peaks? Or reliving the enchanting, colourful history of one of North America’s most fascinating frontier towns?
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When you think of escaping your everyday life, how do you picture it? As a speck on the landscape, hiking between mountains so majestic that they make your worries seem insignificant in comparison? Exploring gorges sculpted by water over eons of time? Soaking in rejuvenating natural hot springs? Or riding a giant machine that makes a Hummer look puny as it crawls out onto the largest ice field south of Alaska?
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All this and more is waiting for you to experience in the little town in the big park. All you have to do is start dreaming. We’ll do the rest. Visit Jasper.travel for more information.
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Jasper’s Peak Attraction
........... Your Alpine Experience
Online Reservations • Additional Savings & packages! Alpine Ride & Dine • Early Bird Breakfast Package
jaspertramway.com
Call (780) 852 3093 • Toll Free 1.866.850.8726 (TRAM) email: info@jaspertramway.com
Fabulous Canadian wine selection
Relaxing Rejuvenating and Stress Relieving Treatments Massages, Facials with Eminence Organic Skin Care, Manicures & Pedicures, Wraps & Exfoliations, Spa Packages, Couples Packages, Gift certificates are available
1-780-852-3252
Cold Beer & Wine, wide choice of Spirits
www.mountainwellnessdayspa.com mountaindayspa@gmail.com
Hours of operation: Monday-Saturday: 10:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. Sunday: 9:00a.m - 5:00p.m. 76 Connaught Drive (rear entrance), Jasper Our New Ultimate Spa Experience for 1 or 2 persons located in the MPL’S Chateau Jasper, 96 Geikie Street. (Sawridge hotel, rear entrance.)
Find us on
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Jasper
We rent all kinds of bikes for all kinds of cyclists! 1-780-852-3898
618 Patricia Street, Jasper, AB
Jasper has amazing trails! Easy to find routes for everyone including the whole family. Nice rolling trails by the river or all day expert singletrack.
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$12 / hour $24 / 3 hours or $32 / day
Chariot kids trailer & bike: $20 / 1 hour, $42 / 3 hours, $56 / day
Free maps & trail advice. Come on in and say hi!
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20% Off
Everything in the store! 780-852-5844 622 Patricia Street,Jasper
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Escaping to Jasper can also mean finally getting the chance to read those six books you bought this year and haven’t yet cracked. Dining on everything from international cuisine to sampling beers made from some of the freshest water on earth. Or listening to emerging musicians jamming long into the night at a local bar. Showcasing over 11,000 square km of truly authentic, eclectic, and untamed rocky mountain wilderness ~ and offering visitors unparallel access to one of the most breathtaking and pristine areas on Earth ~ Jasper National Park has also been newly designated by The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada as the world’s largest Dark Sky Preserve. To celebrate, visitors are invited to come to Jasper for a ‘party with the stars’ from October 21-24, 2011 during the Dark Skies Star Festival, featuring programs that will include wilderness astronomy in the Rockies, the daytime sky, night hiking, a midnight lunch, and much more. Jasperdarksky.org
Cafe Mondo Your coffee shop away from home
Great menu selection Awesome, friendly atmosphere Come check us out! Café Mondo 616 Patricia Street Jasper, AB. 780.852.9676 roxanebdesign.com
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Come and stay at the NV MountainView Chalets & RV Resort...
Relaxation at its best.
RV Resort Prices Daily Rates:
15 amps $23.00 30 amps $26.00 50 amps $37.00 Tent Sites at $10.00 each Prices excluding HST Medium Cabins $80.00 for two people $10 per additional person Duplex $60.00 for one person $10 per additional person
Hot tub, sauna bathrooms & laundry facility
Large Cabin $270.00 for 6-7 people
250-569-0185 ∙ nvmountainview.ca • nv-mountainview.ca • 5306 Hwy 16, East of McBride, BC
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Welcome to the newly renovated Ramada Valemount located just 1 hour away from Jasper. After a day of summer activities you can relax in the indoor pool, waterslide and hot tub. Enjoy a jacuzzi in one of our living suites or stay for awhile in one of our kichenette rooms.
• Hotel Features • Free Continental Breakfast • Free High Speed Internet • Gym/Fitness Center • Pets Allowed • Pool, Hot Tub, Waterslide • Meeting & Event Facilities • 24hr Video Surveillance
We look forward to welcoming you to our Ramada Valemount Location soon.
Tel: 250-566-8222
1501 Swift Creek Road, Valemount, BC www.ramada.com/hotel/29153
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Twin Peaks Resort
Great Mountain Views, Comfortable Cabins, Lodge for large Gatherings and/or Functions
Twin Peaks Resort Offers Unique Summer Activities
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Internet Access & Satellite TV
Pet friendly Organic friendly Camp Sites Available
Reservations call:
250-566-9160 60 Jack Adams, Valemount, BC www.twinpeaksresort.com
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Guided Tours • ATV Rentals • Custom Adventures
• The Scenic Tour (2 hrs) for the whole family or first time rider. • The Robson Valley Tour (31/2hrs) for the adventurous beginners and intermediate riders. • Custom tours and private, more challenging tours available. • Daily Departures. ATV Rentals
1495 – 5th Avenue, Box 39, V0E 2Z0 Owners / Operators: Jason & Ellen Van der Wilk
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250-566-4151 Open 24 hours
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