Invermere

Columbia River Conversations

These events are currently full. However, you can still apply to be added to our waitlist. Join us for a journey into the heart of the Columbia River watershed alongside others who care deeply about our shared future. We will step into the landscape that shapes our future as we camp under the stars and learn from the land, and…

Behind the Scenes of Clean Water: Radium water treatment tour

Invermere
Friday, September 26

A free tour of Radium’s water treatment and wastewater facilities, to see how clean water is safeguarded. Learn, discuss, ask questions. Meet at the Radium Village Office (4836 Radium Boulevard) where we'll start the tour at 1pm…

Fall Pre-loved Clothing Market

Invermere
Friday, September 26

Shop unique, affordable pre-loved fashion — good for your wardrobe, better for the planet. Join Less2Landfill Columbia Valley for a pre-loved clothing market as we switch our wardrobes from summer to fall, give your clothing a new life and…

BC Rivers Day – Paddle Invermere to Radium on the Columbia River

Invermere
Sunday, September 28

Celebrate the mighty Columbia River on BC Rivers Day with a group paddle from Invermere to Radium. This year's paddle we'll have a few extra tidbits to get stuck into along the way, including: trying your hand at…

12th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Invermere

Invermere
Saturday, November 15

One BIG night of 10 films, food/drink, draw prizes, and friends (that’s you!). This is Wildsight Invermere’s awesome fundraiser. Don't miss the live silent auction and online raffle with 3 great outdoor adventures as prizes.

Raffle for the Wild

Invermere
September 23 - November 21

Ready to go wild? Our online Raffle for the Wild is your chance to score great prizes while helping protect the places we all love—from Lake Windermere’s shores to the peaks of the Purcells and Rockies.

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