Welcome to The Windermere Valley

Established in 1810 as a trading post, today Invermere is a thriving tourist centre and a great place to live. Invermere means "at the mouth of the lake". In 1890, due to some mining excitement, it was named "Copper City". The name was later changed to Invermere. Nestled in the valley between the Rockies and Purcell Mountain ranges (the valley of a thousand peaks), this community offers a full spectrum of outdoor activities to visitor and residents alike.

The picturesque community of Windermere is located a short five minute drive on Hwy 93/95 from Invermere on the east side of Lake Windermere. "Primary cottage country" this town offers everything for the visiting vacationer. Easy lake access makes Windermere a popular spot for fishing, swimming, water-skiing, windsurfing, hang-gliding and golf.

The area boasts many year-round activities like mineral Hot Spring Pools, Hiking, Biking, Mountain Climbing, Fishing, Boating, Paragliding, Scenic Air Tours, Horseback Riding, ATV Tours, or just hanging around at the beach. Winter is full of fun as well with Skiing, Curling, Skating, Cross Country Skiing, Snowmobiling & even Snow Golf. There are also many local, provincial, federal and backcountry campsites for everyone to enjoy. Hospitality is always at it's best with Accommodations, Retail Stores, Restaurants, and many other services. Drop by our Visitor Centre for all your tourism-related needs.