Welcome to Valemount, British Columbia
Crystal clear skies and snow-capped peaks form the backdrop for an epic and unforgettable adventure.
Being surrounded by mountains has its perks.
Valemount offers so much to do at all times of the year that you’ll have to schedule in time to rest. Whether you’re an adrenaline junky looking to hit the mountain bike park or try heli skiing, or if you’re a more “let’s take our time” type of person – no worries, you’ll find it all. Valemont has you covered from the Cranberry Marsh trail to a float trip down the Fraser River.
Are you ready to dive in? We would love to have you come along for the adventure.
Fast Facts
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Home to just over 1000 residents
People are generally laid back, quiet, and friendly
Home to artists, entrepreneurs, back country experts, farmers and white water rafters
Visited by outdoor enthusiasts year round. They come for all kinds of fun in the snow during the winter, and host of summer activities in the warmer months
The largest industries are forestry and tourism
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Valemount has all the basic services you’ll need. There is a grocery store, clothing, sports and outerwear store, pharmacy, hair salon, post office, gas stations, autoshops, and more.
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Valemount is approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes South East of Prince George, BC and 3 hours and 3 hours and 40 minutes North of Kamloops, BC
Average summer temperature is 15° C
Average winter temperature is -1° C
Elevation is 792 m / 2,600 feet
Valemount is on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Cradled in a valley between the Rocky Mountains, the Monashee Mountains and the Cariboo Mountains, the friendly village of Valemount is itself nestled at the foot of Canoe Mountain.
Valemount is the home of Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres the highest peak in the Rockies and the origin of the mighty Fraser River. This is real mountain country, with unparalleled natural beauty, quiet solitude, and clean mountain air in The Valley of the Mountains.
We acknowledge that the land which the Best Western Plus Valemount is established on is in the reserves of the Simpcw First Nation.
Click here for more info on our location.
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Valemount has a variety of coffee shops, restaurants, fast food outlets, pubs and lounges, including Summit Grill, onsite at Best Western Valemount.
We highly recommend the Funky Goat Food Truck and the Swiss Bakery. Check out the local business directory for more info on all local dining options.
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Many locals and tourists live for sledding (snowmobiling) and motorcycling, but Valemount has opportunities for any outdoor recreational activity you can imagine! The Rockies have it all. Scroll down to take a look at the summer and winter activities in Valemount below.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES IN VALEMOUNT
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Mount Robson Provincial Park
Mount Robson Provincial Park is the second oldest park in the province and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990. At the heart of this protected area are the headwaters and the first 100km of the largest salmon producing river in the world.
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Boating/Swimming
Paddle through the winding channels in a wildlife sanctuary, or sun yourself on warm rocks before jumping into calm pools in a cool river - welcome to your happy place!
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Hiking & Heli-Hiking
Snow-capped peaks, glacial outcrops, alpine meadows, raging rivers and misty waterfalls. You’ve walked right inside a painting, and now it’s up to you to discover what awaits around the next corner.
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White water rafting
Hear the deafening roar of the water as it carries you through its wake; the only thing you’ll feel is the icy spray as it hits you in the face and keeps you focused. On the might Fraser River in the shadow of the magnificent Mount Robson, the only thing you need to think about is what’s around the next corner.
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Mountain Biking
Some call it mountain biking, but here in the Robson Valley we just call it biking and we’ve been doing it long before it became one of the fastest growing sports in North America.
A bit of Valemount history.
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The Valemount Museum is awash with local history - the building itself was the home of the first train station in the town of Swift Creek that was later relocated and renamed Valemount, meaning ‘Valley in the Mountains,.’
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Take a tour of the Valemount War Heroes Museum within The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 266, and reflect on the impact international conflicts have had on the sons and daughters of the people who live here.
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In Summer, visit the Valemount Visitor Centre and enjoy the interactive displays as well as free natural history programs at 7:30pm nightly in July and August.
Valemont has a rich history that’s ready to be discovered!
WINTER ACTIVITIES IN VALEMOUNT
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Sled-Assisted Skiing & snowboarding at Crystal Ridge
We’re home to the world’s only sled-assisted ski hill, Crystal Ridge, where you can race to the top of the mountain with your skis or snowboard strapped to your snowmobile (‘sled’) and launch yourself back down through some of the best powder in the country.
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Snowcat & Heli-skiing
To truly comprehend the beauty of this place (and to find the best powder) one has to go up. You’ll need a pair of fat skis and a ride - either on a Snowcat or in a helicopter.
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Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
If your ideal vacation is one you can come back rom relaxed and rejuvenated, experience cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in Valemount. Head along the Robson River to Overlander Falls and unearth the beauty of the old-growth forests in winter as lower elevation summer hiking trails convert to scenic snowshoe paths once the snow begins to fall.
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Ice Skating
Drink in this truly Canadian experience - open air ice-skating. With blue skies above and the smooth surface of Cranberry Marsh below, pond skating is something we cherish in Valemount, and it’s even more fun with new friends!
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Dog Sledding
Mush! People from across the globe travel thousands of miles to go dog sledding. In Valemount, this one-in-a-lifetime encounter is right outside our door. Dog sledding captures your imagination forcing you to think back to a time when man and beast relied on one another and their cool wits to survive.
Arts & Shopping
VALEMOUNT FARMER’S MARKET
Fresh, local, wholesome. The Valemount Farmer’s Market offers so much more than just locally grown fruits and vegetables. You’ll find local artisans and be delighted by the variety of unique items produced in our valley.
THE MOUNTAIN DRIFTWOOD GALLERY
Artist Bonnie Marklund is never short of inspiration. The long-time Valemount resident opens her home-based gallery to area visitors, and can be spotted at the Trading Post as well as the Visitor Centre in the Summer.
THE GATHERING TREE EATERY & GIFT SHOP
Come in and order a specialty coffee and browse through the collections of handmade books, crystals, and jewellery on display and for sale. Relish the cuisine, the community, and the company.
JUST EARTH POTTERY
Tucked away in the heart of the village you’ll find Bryan Hannis hard at work in his studio creating art that is as functional as it is beautiful. The wood and gas-fired stoneware and artistic pieces are reflective of the artist’s natural surroundings.
