Things to do in Fairmont Hot Springs, Kootenay Rockies: The Best Outdoor Activities

We have moved our offices to Golden, BC, where we are operating on the world famous Kicking Horse River. Come join us for an unforgettable rafting trip! Glacier Raft Adventures was located in Fairmont Hot Springs, BC offers family white water rafting on Toby Creek and relaxing scenic float tours as well as kayak tours and rentals on the Columbia River!

Creekside Golf Course is now closed for the season. The standard hole size in golf is just over four inches, at our Creekside course, the holes are nearly double that circumference. Just think of the hole-in-one opportunities! The accessibility of this course attracts a whole spectrum of players. Designed by expert golf architect Bill Newis, Creekside Golf Course opened in 2001 and has since been attracting beginners, families as well as seasoned golfers who wish to improve upon their game. Creekside’s longest hole is 145 yards (roughly a sixth of the length of the average course), providing beginners with a relaxed experience and giving a confidence boost for the skilled golfer.

Prepare to take flight on the joyride of a lifetime as you glide effortlessly through forest canopies and across Fairmont Creek on the picturesque Mineral Mountain Ziplines. Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in the East Kootenays, our six zipline course provides a thrilling combination of speed, height, and distance—all while capturing the sights of the Hoodoos, Columbia Lake, and the valley below. Open from May to October, We're only a short trip away!

Mountainside Golf Course is now closed for the season. It’s a classic – Being amid the first of its kind and caliber in the Columbia Valley, Mountainside Golf Course looks upon the craggy Rocky Mountain Slopes and down towards the crystal clear Columbia Lake – Mother Nature’s premier backdrop. This course has been testing golfers for over 50 years and continues to entice new and experienced players to its magnificent vistas. With three sets of tees per hole, Mountainside Course caters to a variety of skill levels, offering an even playing field for the whole family.

This player-friendly course is set on a striking piece of property and was planned in a way that makes it extremely walkable. Designed by Bill Newis, the contemporary course was opened in 1988 – trademarking one of the longest seasons in the region. Laced with memorable golf holes that showcase the rugged nature of the surroundings; Riverside has three sets of tees to offer a variety of golfers.