Have an RCI match for Sept 2022. This is mostly a ski resort. Is there good hiking in the area with easy to moderate trails?
We have visited Banff and Canmore - so aware of good hiking in those area. But what are other good hiking areas in area - Radium Hot Springs???
Thanks for any help.
We go to this resort every summer, and quite like it.
I have little kids, so we are more at the "easy walk" level. There are a number of nice easy hikes starting directly from the village (where the resort is located) and more from the Columbia valley down below.
Radium hot springs is close as you note. That said, there is a large warm pool in the upper village that is included with your stay. I'm not sure if the other outdoor pool and waterslide will be open during your stay - some of the village amenities (gondola between upper and lower village, chairlift to summit for hiking, most restaurants) close at labor day. The village gondola will be open weekends only. I would only take the exchange it if you're comfortable making most of your meals yourself. Kitchens are well equipped in all unit sizes, and you have a personal bbq on your patio. For groceries the extra foods in windermere is the cheapest by far, the store in the Panorama village is resort style both in size and prices. (Except for alcohol, which is sold at the same regulated prices as everywhere in BC)
There are also some nice hikes along the Kootenay River on highway 93. We usually stop and do one on either the way to or from Calgary (where we live and the likeliest airport if you're flying).
There is no AC in these units, which shouldn't be an issue in September but can be very hot in July/August.
There is a nice river float down the headwaters of the Columbia River near Fairmont Hot Springs. Always lots of wildlife - we see deer/bears every year, and sometimes moose/bighorn sheep.
Any specific questions ask and I'll try to help.