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Named for its famous Hot Spring Pools, Radium is a charming mountain side Village in South Eastern British Columbia. While the area surrounding the Springs has long been an important healing location for the Ktunaxa Nation, the first recorded visits to the area occurred in 1841 when members of the Hudson's Bay Company first explored the Columbia Valley. Nowadays Radium is a beautifully scenic and quaint resort-like community hosting a myriad of little shops and restaurants.

The Village of Radium 'Hot Springs' hosts one of the most iconic hot spring pools in North America. A world class amenity for any destination, these pools are particularly unique in that the springs weave through a breathtaking mountain canyon near the eastward entrance to the Village.

Aside from the myriad of remarkable lakes nearby, Lake Windermere's 17km long shores are 15 minutes from Elk Park Ranch. Whether it's the sand beaches, the boating, or swimming, the surrounding lakes make Elk Park Ranch the perfect jumping off point for your day on the water.

The awe inspiring landscapes of this National Park are literally at your fingertips. The park contains some truly spectacular scenic drives, endless outdoor activities, and wildlife experiences like you've never seen before.

With 11 stunning 18-hole courses in the immediate area, there are no shortages of tee times or courses that will allow you to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of the rocky mountains, while working on your golf game.

It's rare to have your choice of some of Canada's most iconic ski hills close by, and in virtually every direction.

North: Kicking Horse Mountain Ski Resort

East: Lake Louise, Sunshine & Norquay Ski Resorts

South: Panorama, Kimberley & Fernie Ski Resorts

West: Revelstoke and Sun Peaks Ski Resorts

The First Trading Post was built in Invermere around 1807 near the shores of Lake Windermere. By the early 1860's the area was becoming a popular destination for gold-mining, and by the turn of the century the town was becoming a centre for mountaineers seeking adventure in the local mountain ranges. Nowadays Invermere is known for its agriculture, forestry and tourism. The eclectic downtown, filled with shops and restaurants, showcases the town's history and hosts several popular summer festivals each year.

With approximately 60 eateries, restaurants, pubs, and breweries, Radium and its surrounding area offer a cornucopia of cuisines specializing from local, to European, to South Asian styled menu's.

At 1.5 million people, Calgary can accommodate virtually every need. Whether you are seeking an international airport, world class health facilities or hospitals, luxury dining and shopping, or simply big box stores, Calgary will have everything you are searching for.

Hailed as Canada's first National Park, and a current UNESCO World Heritage Site, Banff is widely considered one of the most recognizable and beautiful parks in the world. With over 4 million visitors coming to the park every year, this stunning landscape is a short drive from Elk Park Ranch.

The Town of Banff is an experience all on its own. With several world class hotels, amazing dining experiences, ski hills, and its own set of Hot Spring Pools, Banff is the quintessential Canadian mountain town.

Like Banff National Park, Jasper is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Aside from the gorgeous scenery throughout the park and the endless outdoor activities, Jasper is also the world's second largest dark sky preserve.

Yoho is yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known for its array of gigantic waterfalls and its myriad of mountain peaks towering more than 3,000 metres, Yoho is every bit as spectacular as Banff or Jasper and it's less busy. Enjoy Yoho's vast wilderness and spend some time adventuring away from the crowds. .

God was having a good day when he made the Kootenay's.