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Driven by tourism
The Valley's number one economic
driver is tourism. Each region is focused
on capitalizing on the allure of its rural
year-round outdoor playground. Many
visitors come here for a round of golf. The
Columbia Valley Golf Trail is home to eight
golf courses between Radium Hot Springs
and Fairmont Hot Springs – two of which
are ranked among the top 100 in Canada.
(ScoreGolf 2012)
"Invermere has a fantastic range of
hikes, from short outings such as the
Hoodoos and Mount Swansea lookout, to
rugged world-class alpine destinations like
the Bugaboos," says Clovechok.
Another Columbia Valley treasure is
Lake Windermere and Columbia Lake
(headwaters of the Columbia River), which
offers locals and visitors great spots to try
every possible water sport. It is also home
to the original spas—mineral rich natural
hot springs in Radium and Fairmont.
Business friendly
The Valley is also the perfect rural
location for business meetings or
corporate events, at a fraction of the cost
of larger city venues.
"A small conference or management
retreat here in the Columbia Valley would
cost about 30 per cent less compared to
doing the same in Banff, even if you were
to charter a plane and fly into Fairmont's
Airport," says Clovechok.
The beauty of technology
The natural surroundings and beauty
makes the Columbia Valley tops in
recreational activities, and it is often the
first reason people move here.
"Technology allows for many people to
work from anywhere. You don't have to be
in an urban centre to work and you can do
it here without all the stress and expense of
city living," she says, adding that the Valley
is seeing an increase in young families
moving here.
COLuMBiA VALLeY At A GLAnCe
The average winter
temperature is -5 oC
The average summer
temperature is +24 oC
The average rainfall during the
summer months is less than 5mm
The Columbia Valley is renowned
for its bird and wildlife viewing
Besides tourism, forestry and
mining contribute significantly
to the region's economy
festivals or celebrations take
place in the Columbia Valley
between May and September
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