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Valemount Valemount l o t s t o se e a n d do › Hike the scenic Berg Lake Trail at Mount Robson Park. › Go birdwatching at Starratt Wildlife sanctuary—home to over 150 species. › Sign up with Yellowhead Helicopters for an aerial tour of the area. › Gentle and wild whitewater rafting are to be found on the Fraser River. › View spawning salmon in late summer at George Hicks Park or Rearguard Falls. › Try world famous Canadian Heli-Skiing with Canadian Mountain Holidays. in the Thompson gateway to the rockies Valemount is the Thompson Okanagan’s northern-most community and home to magnificent Mount Robson Provincial Park— the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies and a designated “World Heritage Site”. Valemount also boasts an important wildlife habitat, the Cranberry Marsh-Starratt Wildlife Sanctuary, and plans are underway for expanding the trails and upgrading existing trails for wheelchair accessibility. An all-season playground, Valemount offers world class hiking, canoeing, rafting, skiing and snowmobiling. local events › Spend a day golfing at one of two courses. › Take the snowmobile out to Clemina Creek, Allan Creek, West Ridge and Chappell Creek. › Enjoy the wild caribou and Triple-A prime ribs at the Caribou Grill. More Information valemount.org 250.566.9893 16 16 To Edmonton January Valemount Winter Festival May Valemount Birdwatching Festival June Valemountain Days featuring sporting events august Canoe Mountain Rodeo and Music Festival Robson Valley Music Festival Jasper Valemount Mount Robson Park 97 To Banff/Calga 5 Wells Gray Park Blue River Clearwater 24 Little Fort 33 http://valemount.org

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Thompson Okanagan Travel Guide - 2008 Contents Introduction Boundary Country Osoyoos Oliver Penticton & Wine Country Summerland Westbank & the Westside Kelowna Lake Country Greater Vernon Lumby Armstrong & Spallumcheen Enderby & District Festivals & Events (Okanagan) The Shuswap Festivals & Events (Thompson) Merritt Kamloops Sun Peaks Resort Barriere & District Clearwater/Wells Gray Country Valemount Accommodation Matrix Listings Regional Map

Thompson Okanagan Travel Guide - 2008

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