The 12th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Invermere isn’t just about great films and hanging out with your besties…. It’s so much more!
We’ve put together another awesome Silent Auction — bidding runs from 5:00 to 8:15 pm on November 15 at the Columbia Valley Centre.
Here’s a sneak peek at the amazing items up for grabs. And because it’s our annual fundraiser, we know you’ll bid hard.
⭐️ Featured items ⭐️
For adventures 🥾
- Ultralight hiking poles from our friends in Golden at Durston Gear. Value $250.
- 2 nights at the Jumbo Hut, from the Columbia Valley Hut Society. Value $345
- 2 nights for up to 6 people at Diana Lake Lodge -now called Pinnacle Meadows Cabin. Value $1400
- Speed Pack from Crazy Soles. Value $199
- 2 rounds of golf at The Ridge, from Copper Point Golf.
- 1 night in a Bedroom Suite Courtyard view .Copper Point Resort Value $285
- Day Hike for 6 people to Pedly Pass. A perfect mix of challenge, discovery, and connection to the wild with Get Outside . Value $500
- Natural History of the Wild Side of Everest book from Mera Publications Value $25
- Fungus Foraging guide + Gift Certificate from La Galeria II Value $60
- Golf + hot springs day pass at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
- Front Range backpack with artwork by Pat Bavin from Talus Lodge Value $190
- Front Range Canvas Phanny from Talus Lodge Value $84
- Melton Wool Hat made in canada from Talus Lodge Value $65
2 special offerings with proceeds going to Lake Windermere Ambassadors
- Whales, Culture, and Coastlines. Sweet Home at Alert Bay on Cormorant Island. Value $1700
- Package includes:
· 7-night stay July 11-18, 2026 at Sweet Home Alert Bay
· 2 passes to the U’Mista Cultural Centre
· $100 dining gift card for the Ocra Inn Restaurant
- Package includes:
- 2 Nights of Coastal Comfort in a Winter Escape to Sweet Home. Value $600
For Getting Around on Water, Air or Land 🛶 🕊️🚴
- 3 beautiful reconditioned bikes from bike whisperer, Doug Charlton, at BIKE IT FORWARD. Value: good karma!
- 2-day rental of Spark EV carshare. Value $120.
- Gift certificates from Cleanline Automotive. Value $200
- Tandem flight on skis from Panorama with Flying Max Value $199
- 2 hour Wetlands (self-guided) paddle from Columbia River Paddle. Value $68
1/2 day trip on the Toby, Kootenay or Kicking Horse River with Kootenay River Runners Value $135
For your home 🏡
- Gift basket from the Trading Post Value $98
- Hand crafted box made from ash, black walnut and oak, by Norm Funnell. Value $250.
- Rum Gift Box with 2 glasses and candle, from Taynton Bay Distillery. Value $75
- Real estate or vacation home photo package. by Chris Conway Photography. Value $350
For your body, mind and spirit ❤️
- Initial consultation at Veritas Integrative Health. Value $275
- A one hour massage, from Josh Devins RMT. Value $110.
- Treatment credit at Silver Fern Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic. Value $100. .
- 60-minute Halotherapy session in special salt room with RW Osteotherapy. Value $90
- Body Ritual Set (bath salts, body scrub, body lotion and scented roll on) from Om Value $100
- Gift basket from Wild Mountain Chocolate.
- 3-month membership at the Valley Fitness Club Value $300
- Woman’s lounge wear Inside Edge Value $130
- Gift certificate Spice Hut Value $50
- Gift certificate Ullr Bar Value $50
- Tea set (2 Cups, porcelain teapot, 2 tea cannisters) from Tea etc.
- Sacher torte (yummy!) certificate from Helna’s Stube
- Apfel strudel certificate for 8 people from Helna’s Stube
Thanks to everyone who donated an item!
All proceeds from the auction and the festival go to Wildsight Invermere’s work in the Columbia Valley protecting what we love – wild places, wildlife, ecosystems, and vibrant, sustainable communities.