Valemount, BC - More information about the community

- Valemount -
British Columbia
- Canada -

- Valemount BC -

Valemount is a small village nestled in three mountain ranges; the Rocky Mountains, the Monashee Mountains, and the Caribou Mountains. It has a population of 1195 people but many travelers come to Valemount, both in Winter and in Summer.

Valemount is only 35 km from Mount Robson Provincial Park and the famous Berg Lake Trail.

In summer, many tour companies operate in Valemount. Visitors can do anything from whitewater or gentle raft trips, to guided tours around the wildlife sanctuary at the edge of the town. There are many hiking trails in and around the Valemount area, ranging from short, gentle walks to lengthier, steeper trails for more experienced hikers. There is a lake 5 minutes from town where many locals go to swim. Just a 40 minute drive away, Moose lake and marsh provide a very nice canoeing experience. Summer temperatures range from +10ºC to +30ºC on average.

In Winter, snowmobilers come to Valemount for our mountains and powder snow. There are also several tour companies that have skiing packages available, including heli-skiing. Groomed cross-country ski trails exist about 5 minutes away from town, where many locals enjoy cross country skiing, and tobogganing.

The marsh on the edge of town is great for skating in winter, and often residents can be found playing hockey, or just skating around the many different channels of the marsh. Minor hockey receives a lot of support in Valemount - the Arena and adjacent curling club are busy most evenings and weekends. Winter temperature is on average between -30ºC and +5ºC