All Events

Sat August 10, 2013 - Sun August 11, 2013

Annual Lakeside Event promises to be yet another exciting edition of Canada's longest running light aviation meet. This fly-in is great fun for spectators and pilots alike. Hang gliders and Paragliders take off from Mt. Swansea and descend to targets on the beach and in the water beside the Lakeside Pub on beautiful Lake Windermere. There is also an aerobatic contest for Paraglider pilots above Lake Windermere.

Sat August 10, 2013 - Sat August 10, 2013

Whether you are a serious competitor or a walk-in-the-park person, Loop the Lake is the event for you, your friends & your family. Complete as much of the course as you choose, at your own pace & comfort level. This 17th annual event welcomes walkers, runners, strollers & the whole family. The Lakeside Splashdown event involves paraglider & hang-glider pilots launching from Mount 7 in Invermere & attempting to land in a lake target for prizes. Enjoy 2 wonderful lakeside events.

Sat August 31, 2013 - Sun September 01, 2013

The weekend consists of an ultra mountain bike race on Saturday and an ultra running race on Sunday. participants can choose to do either (or both). Team up for the 5 person relay challenge or tackle the entire 42 km as a solo participant. Both races depart from the village at Panorama and gain elevation up the mountain, then loop back down to the village. Relay categories include: all male, all female and mixed.

Sun September 15, 2013 - Sun September 15, 2013

Every fall the Windermere Community Association hosts the Fall Fair & Scarecrow Festival. This year is the 13th annual. Events include judged entries of flowers, vegetables, fruit, baking, canning & photography. Craft demonstrations & display booths cover the school ground adjacent to the hall & include blacksmithing, quilting, bent willow furniture making, wood carving, interesting foods & jewellery. This is a family day with lots of events for the kids, such as races, face painting, fish tank, clowns, the Windermere Fire Department, the egg catapult & dog shows. Great food is served all day. See the website for more details.

Fri September 27, 2013 - Sat September 28, 2013

3rd Annual Columbia Salmon Festival in Fairmont Hot Springs and surrounding area. Includes guest speakers, field trips, gala dinner, golf tournament and youth programs.

Fri November 01, 2013 - Sat November 02, 2013

The 12th Annual East Kootenay Wine Festival at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort takes place Saturday, Nov 2nd, 2013. Friday, Nov 1st sees the return of the gourmet pre-festival, wine-paired dinner, part of the special weekend festival package. Enjoy 2 nights accommodation at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Lodge, the Friday night wine-paired gourmet dinner, a complimentary bottle of BC's finest wine in your room, tickets for Saturday's evening Festival with over 150 wines, plus package guests earn a spot on the Saturday afternoon Festival Judging panel, to exclusively judge and select 2013's winning wines. Package space is limited.

Tue December 31, 2013 - Wed January 01, 2014

Ring in the New Year with dining, dancing and fireworks! Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is the place to be for the New Year's Eve, 'Monster Masquerade Ball' including party favours, music, dancing and a delicious festive buffet + a glass of bubbly at midnight. This year the Gala has a special dress up theme. Everything goes - including masks, glamour wear, costumes or even full blown Monster attire. We've teamed up with Monster Vineyards, one of BC's stand-out wine producers for the evening and we're going all out to make this year's Gala a fun masquerade ball to remember.