Escape to the mountains this winter and enjoy a much needed weekend away. The Village of Radium Hot Springs is the perfect place to visit this winter as visitors enjoy a mixture of adventure and relaxation from snowshoeing, soaking, skating and more!
Check out this weekend itinerary and begin to plan your winter getaway.
FRIDAY EVENING
Ahh. You’ve made it to your accommodation for the weekend and officially hit vacay mode! Start your vacation right by hitting the local eateries and brewery. Radium Brewing is the perfect place to grab a pint. Hungry? Well, The Snack Bar and Wildside Pizzeria are right next door and the brewery welcomes people to bring food from other businesses or their own. Plus, enjoy loads of board games the brewery has for patrons to play.
SATURDAY
Morning
Winter mornings are particularly beautiful and fresh here in the Village. Enjoy skating, skiing or snowshoeing in and around Radium. Didn’t bring your gear? No worries as you can rent your winter gear at Far Out Gear Rentals . You could stay in the Village and head down to Legends Field to skate on their outdoor rink, go snowshoeing on one the trails near the Village or drive 15 minutes south to the town of Invermere. Invermere has Lake Windermere’s Whiteway where you can skate and cross-country ski.
Or visit the Kootenay National Park. The park is gorgeous in the winter and has many picturesque viewpoints and trails.
Afternoon
Elevate your relaxation with a visit to Elevation Massage & Spa, located in the Prestige on Main Street. It is a full-service spa offering massage, body treatments, manicures and pedicures, and more.
Evening
Soak in the Radium Hot Springs pools and relax in the 100% natural mineral water that flows in from the mountains. Plus, winter soaks are magical with the snow covered rocks and crisp air.
After, your soak enjoy the stars! With little light pollution in the area, the night sky in and around Radium is spectacular. Take binoculars (or a telescope) and download a night sky app. Walk onto the Springs Golf Course or head up the Redstreak Campground hill to the lookout. Then be amazed by the endless sparkle of stars.
SUNDAY
Morning
Experience a guided forest walk. You will find how powerful the connection is between your senses and the forest as you slowly make your way across the land. Moreover, you’ll feel reconnected to yourself and nature after the experience.
Afternoon
And just like that the weekend is over and it’s time to head home. But your adventure doesn’t need to end. If you are heading back east stop at Marble Canyon in Kootenay National Park. This trail showcases how beautiful winter really is and is the perfect place to stretch your legs on the way home. The contrasting colours of water, rock, and snow along with the sound of water below will leave you with a deep sense of peace.
To stay fuelled throughout the weekend, visit the restaurants in town providing a variety of fare: German-Austrian, Mexican, classic pub, and breakfast favourites.
Despite the snow and chilly temperatures, a relaxing winter weekend in Radium will leave you with warm memories. Find out where to stay, eat and adventure.