Treat yourself to luxury

Fairmont Hot Springs will leave you feeling refreshed

The hoodoos near Fairmont Hot Springs are a visual treat that every traveller should see at least once. — Colleen Osiowy photo

If you get the opportunity to take a well-deserved break, Fairmont Hot Springs is a splendid choice.

For top-of-the-line tranquillity, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort invites visitors 365 days a year to bask in the mountain air and indulge in the curative natural mineral hot springs.

In addition to its deluxe resort accommodations, this facility has nearby RV parks and three golf courses that are open until October.

There are also dining establishments that serve up delectable meals, and a spa where guests can melt their stress away with a selection of calming treatments.

By land, water or air

There are multiple ways to experience Fairmont’s wilderness environment. There are trail systems that meander through wooded areas, where hikers can take a guided tour and see wildflowers, a hanging glacier and the renowned Dutch Creek Hoodoos. The wildlife is abundant here, with a resident herd of bighorn sheep regularly perusing the resort grounds, as well as deer, birds and other animals to see.

If you are a water lover, consider a scenic kayak tour down the Columbia River. Experienced guides can tell you about the area’s history and show you some of its hidden natural wonders.

Feeling particularly adventurous? Perhaps an air tour would be to your liking. Babin Air offers airplane tours from the Fairmont airstrip, and if you venture to the Invermere airstrip you can take a guided gliding tour from Invermere Soaring Centre.