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Want to know all about the best kept secret season? That’s right, fall in Radium Hot Springs is hard to beat. With crisp mountain air in the mornings and t-shirt weather in the sunny afternoons, find more of what you love this fall in the Columbia Valley. Not ready for winter? Well, neither are we!…

The Village of Radium Hot Springs is known for the Bighorn Sheep that roam Village, especially in the fall and winter months. In the fall, onlookers can witness the sheep partaking in their rutting activities. The male bighorn sheep can be seen headbanging each other around the Village. Local legend has it that the headbanging…

With the growing popularity of disc golf, the Columbia Valley has opened some fantastic courses that the whole family will enjoy! Make your disc golf game an adventure by heading up to Nipika Mountain Resort or get a quick game in at Sinclair Creek before starting your day. Each course offers a unique experience that…

First time in Radium Hot Springs? Or have you been coming for years? Either way, Radium Hot Springs has some new spots to check out this summer. With new restaurants, activities, and things to do, there’s plenty to see and do in the Village.   Dining Screamers Ice Cream Cafe Screamers Ice Cream Café is…

The journey to Radium Hot Springs, BC is almost as beautiful as the destination! If you’re travelling from the east, enjoy the ride by stopping to smell the roses along the way. Throughout the drive, find many spots to stop at including hikes, walks, and day-use areas. Check out our favourite spots to snap a…

You’ve come to Radium for a summer vacation and are overwhelmed by the possibilities. Do you want to hike or bike? Should you play in the peaceful mountains or by comforting water? Do you want a little thrill or to keep it calm? Enter Nipika Mountain Resort! It’s a one-stop shop for summer activities and…

With 267 documented bird species in the Columbia Valley, Radium is the perfect birdwatching base. Credit the Columbia Wetlands, forests, and alpine of the Rocky and Purcell Mountains for the diversity and wealth of birds in the area. Here are 5 hot spots in the area to check out! 1. Old Coach Trail This 9-km…

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…

Radium Hot Springs loves its famous local residents, the Bighorn Sheep. Sadly, the last few years have seen the decrease in sheep population due to sheep-vehicle incidents. Once at 250, the herd’s numbers dropped to 120 in Fall 2021. Between late November and mid-January, 10 more sheep have been killed by vehicle impacts in and…