Invermere or Radium

[Millertime]

We have a place in Windermere. Much quieter than either of the other 2 and close enough to Invermere (5 min) if we want to go shopping or to the farmers market. The beach in Windermere has maybe 40 people at a time while Invermere has hundreds.

[powderjunkie]

Originally Posted by DownhillGoat

They're both open. Golden has hiking/biking. Revy I don't think the lifts open but the village should be as they have trail biking and that luge thing.

Revy has the mountain coaster which is phenomenally fun! Only the lowest little part of the gondola is open AFAIK...I think they have a disc golf course up there somewhere too.

No biking...there are silly proposals to do lift served biking on the other side of the mountain. Not sure why RMR doesn't seem interested in using their existing infrastructure...but I'm sure everyone in town would be happier if they could just provide some damn staff housing.

What I wondered about is amenities at the hotel? Are all of the spas and restaurants etc. open all of the time? I would think demand is lower than in winter?

[RoadGame]

Originally Posted by TheSutterDynasty

Any suggestions for good hikes in the area?

I've perused some sites but first hand recommendations are always nice.

For a serious day hike I really like both Jumbo Pass and Lake of the Hanging Glacier.

For something close to Invermere with less overall driving and a lower ratio of walking to destination, I like Mt. Swansea (including the option of driving most of the way up the mountain). It should be noted the Swansea drive is not for the faint of heart or a vehicle with old brakes. I did it once in a 2WD minivan and nearly got stuck on the way up and had smoke coming off the brakes on the way down. In an AWD wagon it was a much more civilized affair.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Frequitude

If I had to choose, Windermere or Invermere. Radium's kind of just an arid unsightly 3 way intersection in my mind.

This. The best thing about Radium is that it's close to Invermere/Windermere.

[The Hendog]

If you like schnitzel, I would recommend Black Forest! So good!!!

Located conveniently at the turn off to Invermere from the highway so easy to get to from all three cities and is walking distance from the Copperpoint Resort.

http://www.blackforestrestaurant.com/

[Kiran403]

After reading the posts here we decided to do the Revelstoke option. Booked the gondola and coaster ride along with a massage at the spa.
Does anybody have recommendations on dinner spots in Revelstoke? Open to all suggestions.

[username]

Originally Posted by Kiran403

After reading the posts here we decided to do the Revelstoke option. Booked the gondola and coaster ride along with a massage at the spa.
Does anybody have recommendations on dinner spots in Revelstoke? Open to all suggestions.

For a nice meal with wine etc the Quarter master is the best place in town. The Begbie brewery is also great to sample their beers have a nice lunch.

[VladtheImpaler]

Originally Posted by The Hendog

If you like schnitzel, I would recommend Black Forest! So good!!!

Located conveniently at the turn off to Invermere from the highway so easy to get to from all three cities and is walking distance from the Copperpoint Resort.

http://www.blackforestrestaurant.com/

Nothing in the area really compares to Helna's Stube, just after you turn left in Radium. Copper Point is the place as far as hotels, unless you rent a house/condo. The art galleries in Invermere are really good, if you are a man of finer tastes.

[powderjunkie]

Originally Posted by Kiran403

After reading the posts here we decided to do the Revelstoke option. Booked the gondola and coaster ride along with a massage at the spa.
Does anybody have recommendations on dinner spots in Revelstoke? Open to all suggestions.

Also check out the distillery (pretty sure it's called Monashee) for a cocktail. Hours might be somewhat limited. Owner is an awesome dude. He makes an incredible chocolate milkshake cocktail thing - the rest of the drinks are great too.

Haven't been to quarter-master yet, but I think it's the best bet for fine dining. Taco club is really good, and pretty much all of the pubs are solid. Also a bowling alley that serves drinks - check on their hours.

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by Kiran403

After reading the posts here we decided to do the Revelstoke option. Booked the gondola and coaster ride along with a massage at the spa.
Does anybody have recommendations on dinner spots in Revelstoke? Open to all suggestions.

You’ll have fun at the Idiot.
The Rockford and that bistro, at the base of Revy are solid.
Quartermaster had a decent steak.

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by powderjunkie

Also check out the distillery (pretty sure it's called Monashee) for a cocktail. Hours might be somewhat limited. Owner is an awesome dude. He makes an incredible chocolate milkshake cocktail thing - the rest of the drinks are great too.

Haven't been to quarter-master yet, but I think it's the best bet for fine dining. Taco club is really good, and pretty much all of the pubs are solid. Also a bowling alley that serves drinks - check on their hours.

The bowling alley is also a shred shop. Get two birds stoned on one rock, over there.

[Esoteric]

Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler

Nothing in the area really compares to Helna's Stube, just after you turn left in Radium. Copper Point is the place as far as hotels, unless you rent a house/condo. The art galleries in Invermere are really good, if you are a man of finer tastes.

Helena's Stube is great. I love their garlic soup, but my girlfriend hates it when I have it, as she has to live with the smells that get generated from me after

[VladtheImpaler]

Originally Posted by Esoteric

Helena's Stube is great. I love their garlic soup, but my girlfriend hates it when I have it, as she has to live with the smells that get generated from me after

Goulash - always have the goulash.

[Redliner]

Originally Posted by cam_wmh

You’ll have fun at the Idiot.
The Rockford and that bistro, at the base of Revy are solid.
Quartermaster had a decent steak.

Village Idiot is awesome. It’s a super casual place but the food doesn’t disappoint. I thought Rockford sucked. It’s overpriced and the food is a step below the standard Earls & Moxies fare. If you’re looking for higher end fare, 112 serves a pretty mean steak, and try the Woolsey Creek Bistro for a really good meal with a pretty cool atmosphere....good for date night!

[Northendzone]

The village idiot in revy is awesome.

Taco club is also tasty