A trip to Valemount is the perfect relaxing escape. If you’re looking for peace and quiet, unparalleled mountain views, and unlimited outdoor activities, this is the place.
Bring your clubs and start the day with a relaxing round of golf at Valemount Pines. Take a gentle float trip down the Fraser River with Stellar Descents or Mount Robson Whitewater Rafting Co. If adrenaline is more your style, opt for a whitewater raft trip (be prepared to get wet!) or catch some bike laps at the Valemount Bike Park.
History buffs will enjoy a visit to the Valemount Museum. The multiple interactive displays offer insight into the history of the area.
Valemount offers a unique ATV experience. From waterfall-filled forestry roads, to fishing adventures, to scenic panoramic views; Valemount has many natural wonders to offer while responsibly enjoying our Valley on an ATV. If you don’t have your own ATV, you can rent one from Alpine Country Rentals.
The world-renowned Mount Robson Park is a must see for beautiful mountain views and hiking experiences. Check out the Mount Robson General Store for a souvenir or the Mt. Robson Café for a bite.
For those of you who completely want to escape the crowds, Valemount has a variety of unique hiking trails and beautiful picnic sites. The picnic table at the Swift Creek lookout is a local favourite due to its close proximity to town. The salmon spawning grounds by the Valemount Visitor Information Centre offer another easily accessible picnic area.
Adventurous visitors can follow the Canoe River Forest road down to Kinbasket Lake. Unobstructed views of the lake and mountain ranges will greet you and though only a short drive from town, you will feel as if you were transported to a completely different place.
Make sure to bring your water transportation of choice. Kinbasket Lake is great for canoeing or paddle boarding, and the large lake is also perfect for motorized boats.
After a day full of activities, you’ll be happy to know that for a small town, Valemount has a fantastic culinary selection. Three Ranges Brewing has a patio to enjoy the sunshine. Glacier Fire Pizza has delicious bites with several types of BC beers on tap. The Lucky House restaurant will satisfy your Chinese food cravings. McLennan Truck Stop is dishing up home-cooked breakfast lunch and dinners, and Diamond H Donairs is busy slinging delicious donairs and fries. Starting in August, the Caribou Grill will be serving meals again.
For a more intimate dining experience, you can visit the Summit Grill and its beautiful patio backing onto a wooded area. Morning and lunch treats can be picked up at either the Swiss Bakery or the Gathering Tree. And for those who need their Timmies fix or a quick sub, there is also a Subway and Tim Hortons.
All hotels, motels, cabins, vacation rentals and Airbnbs are back running, as well as the local campgrounds. So with all of these wonderful options, what are you waiting for? Come out and enjoy your adventure and let the mountains move you!
