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Valemount (population: 1,995) – surrounded by the Rocky, Monashee, and Cariboo Ranges – is located along the Yellowhead (Highway 5), near the junction of Highway 16 leading directly into Mount Robson Provincial Park. This highway location and close proximity to the park translates into easy travel and access to incredible outdoor activities. These include hiking, birdwatching, camping, fishing, whitewater rafting, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.
In summer, canoe through the R.W. Starratt Wildlife Sanctuary, or along the McLennan River or Kinbasket Lake. The former also features a hiking trail system to excellent bird watching locales. Those seeking more fast-moving waters can hook up with Mount Robson Whitewater Rafting or Stellar Descents and raft the legendary Fraser River. In winter, snowmobile the vast network of local trails, or cross-country ski in Jackman Flats Provincial Park or Camp Creek. Throughout the year, check out Valemount's list of annual festivals and events, including the Canoe Mountain Rodeo, the Robson Valley Music Festival, and Valmountain Days.
Valemount has a long and varied culture and history shaped by the presence of the Secwepemc (or Shuswap) Nation, European exploration, and railway development. The Valemount and Area Museum preserves this culture and history through exhibits dedicated to the experience of Japanese Canadians during World War II, the logging and farming industries, and the life of early trappers. The nearby War Heroes Museum features information about the Boer War, World War I and II, and Korean Wars.
Source: Tourism British Columbia
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