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A rider takes a short break in the long grass while enjoying a trail ride in the surrounding mountains.Photo by John Niddrie

A rider takes a short break in the long grass while enjoying a trail ride in the surrounding mountains.Photo by John Niddrie

2 ~ Play ’n’ Stay • The Columbia Valley Pioneer June 27, 2008

Valley views spectacularfrom the back of a horse

By Alex CooperPioneer Staff

I hadn’t been on a horse since I was ten. Th at was the time my friend’s horse rolled on him and he broke his ankle.

So I was quite nervous and unsure of what to expect when the Pioneer staff went on a trail ride at Luxor Creek Corral, located just off the highway less than ten minutes north of Edgewater.

We were all beginners, but owners and guides Doug Goodwin and Cheryl Condy seated us in our saddles and gave us a quick lesson that taught us what we needed to know to feel comfortable on the ride.

Actually, I didn’t ride a horse, but a mule called Dreamwalker, or more aff ectionately, Dreamy. Ac-cording to Mr. Goodwin, Dreamy is a descendant of one of three asses gifted by the King of Spain to George Washington over 200 years ago. Th at’s quite the lineage.

We started off along the Christmas tree path, so called because of the pine trees that line it. After sev-eral minutes we reached the top of Luxor Canyon. Th e ground sloped away steeply on one side, and the rush-ing water of Luxor Creek could be heard below.

We continued away from the canyon and began an easy ascent into the foothills of the Brisco Range of the Rocky Mountains. Dreamy had no problem with the climb, and would trot easily up the slope.

I got a little nervous on the downhills, as Dreamy

would accelerate, but Mr. Goodwin gave me some tips to help control him, which made it easier.

We entered an area known as Buzzle’s Burn. Th e name comes from a forest fi re that ravaged the area in 1985. Th e forest opened up and was replaced by more open fi elds fi lled with young saplings and beautiful wood lilies.

Dreamy was a little stubborn, possibly due to his royal bloodlines, and enjoyed munching away on the grass and leaves lining the trail. A solid whack on the rear would get him moving again.

As we climbed, we were treated to beautiful views of the Columbia Valley. Lake Windermere was visible to the south and the Columbia River snaked through the land until it disappeared beyond the horizon to the north.

We peaked at Photo-op Ridge. Th e views from there were stunning. We stopped our horses to take in the view of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Mount Muledeer dominated the scenery to the east, and the views of the Purcell Mountains on the oppo-site side of the Columbia Valley were spectacular.

We then descended back to the corral and ended the evening ride around the campfi re as we discussed our ride.

Getting out in the mountains was a great experi-ence. I did get a little nervous every time my mule took on some speed, but overall it was a great way to see parts of the valley that would have been diffi cult to get to on foot. I highly recommend it.

Th is trail above Luxor Creek near Spur Valley reveals views of the Columbia River and Lake Windermere. Photo by Alex Cooper


Valley views spectacularfrom the back of a horse


I hadn’t been on a horse since I was ten. Th at was the time my friend’s horse rolled on him and he broke his ankle.

So I was quite nervous and unsure of what to expect when the Pioneer staff went on a trail ride at Luxor Creek Corral, located just off the highway less than ten minutes north of Edgewater.

We were all beginners, but owners and guides Doug Goodwin and Cheryl Condy seated us in our saddles and gave us a quick lesson that taught us what we needed to know to feel comfortable on the ride.

Actually, I didn’t ride a horse, but a mule called Dreamwalker, or more aff ectionately, Dreamy. Ac-cording to Mr. Goodwin, Dreamy is a descendant of one of three asses gifted by the King of Spain to George Washington over 200 years ago. Th at’s quite the lineage.

We started off along the Christmas tree path, so called because of the pine trees that line it. After sev-eral minutes we reached the top of Luxor Canyon. Th e ground sloped away steeply on one side, and the rush-ing water of Luxor Creek could be heard below.

We continued away from the canyon and began an easy ascent into the foothills of the Brisco Range of the Rocky Mountains. Dreamy had no problem with the climb, and would trot easily up the slope.

I got a little nervous on the downhills, as Dreamy

would accelerate, but Mr. Goodwin gave me some tips to help control him, which made it easier.

We entered an area known as Buzzle’s Burn. Th e name comes from a forest fi re that ravaged the area in 1985. Th e forest opened up and was replaced by more open fi elds fi lled with young saplings and beautiful wood lilies.

Dreamy was a little stubborn, possibly due to his royal bloodlines, and enjoyed munching away on the grass and leaves lining the trail. A solid whack on the rear would get him moving again.

As we climbed, we were treated to beautiful views of the Columbia Valley. Lake Windermere was visible to the south and the Columbia River snaked through the land until it disappeared beyond the horizon to the north.

We peaked at Photo-op Ridge. Th e views from there were stunning. We stopped our horses to take in the view of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Mount Muledeer dominated the scenery to the east, and the views of the Purcell Mountains on the oppo-site side of the Columbia Valley were spectacular.

We then descended back to the corral and ended the evening ride around the campfi re as we discussed our ride.

Getting out in the mountains was a great experi-ence. I did get a little nervous every time my mule took on some speed, but overall it was a great way to see parts of the valley that would have been diffi cult to get to on foot. I highly recommend it.

Th is trail above Luxor Creek near Spur Valley reveals views of the Columbia River and Lake Windermere. Photo by Alex Cooper

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If you’re longing to hit the open trail on the back of a trusty nag, here are a few options.

Th e Cabins at WhitetailTh e Cabins at Whitetail off ers day

trips, as well as three-day and fi ve-day excursions into the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy.

Th e three-day trip goes into the Dutch Creek Area. Guests will spend two nights at cabins along the trail be-fore returning home

But it’s the fi ve-day trip that’s really wonderful, says owner Brent DuBois.

“I always encourage the fi ve-day trip,” he said. “It’s something everybody should do.”

Th e trip goes right to the source of the Columbia River and guests stay at cabins along the way

“It’s not a trail ride, it’s a back coun-try adventure,” said Mr. DuBois.

Th ere’s no experience necessary to go on the trips and all groups are accompa-nied by experienced guides. Guests are encouraged to take part in everything on the trip. “It’s the total outdoor expe-rience,” he said.

Day trips are off ered for large groups and must be booked in advance.

For more information visit www.thecabinsbc.com or contact Brent Du-Bois at (250) 342-1430.

Deuce of Diamonds Trailrides

For those interested in a short trail-riding experience, Deuce of Diamonds has something for you.

Recently purchased by Diane Turn-er, Deuce of Diamonds has been pro-viding trail rides for over 20 years.

Located on Fairmont Resort road, it provides at least two hour-long rides and two 90-minute rides daily. Th e rides follow a path along the ridge leading to Fairmont Mountain.

A maximum of 10 people is allowed per group, and pre-booking is recom-mended. Children as young as six are welcome and no experience is necessary. For more information, contact Diane Turner at (250) 688-0363.

Findlay Creek Outfi ttersFindlay Creek Outfi tters has been

off ering horseback riding trips for close to ten years.

Th e company, owned and operated by Mike and Shannon Christensen, of-fers three-day and fi ve-day trips around Findlay Creek.

Th e three-day getaway is centred at their base camp 20 kilometres west of Canal Flats. Guests stay at a rustic cabin and make day trips along the creek and into the wilderness from there.

Th e real experience is the fi ve-day trip, which goes deep into the Purcell Wilderness to the height of the land be-tween the East and West Kootenays.

“It’s a wilder country than the na-tional parks,” said Mr. Christensen. “In most seasons, the only people there are people I take.”

Findlay Creek Outfi tter’s operates several cabins in the wilderness area for guests to stay overnight.

“Th ey’re true rustic trips,” said Mr. Christensen. “We have an old-school way of doing things for people inter-ested in history.”

A maximum of eight guests is al-lowed, and they will be accompanied by three guides.

Findlay Creek Outfi tters also off ers day trips if nothing else is scheduled. Th ey must be booked in advance.

For more information, visit hwww.fi ndlaycreekoutfi tters.com or contact Mike and Shannon Christensen at (250) 341-1477.

Luxor Creek CorralLuxor Creek Corral has been op-

erating trail rides in an area north of Edgewater for the past year.

Owners Doug Goodwin and Cheryl Condy operate a range of trails that go along Luxor Canyon and into the sur-rounding hills at the foot of the Rocky Mountains.

Rides last about one to three hours, depending on the skill level and interest of the group. Th ey also take bookings for multi-day trips based out of their cabin near Muledeer Mountain.

Trail-riding lessons are available as well. Call (250) 688-0280 to book your trail ride.

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Submitted by Friendsof the Library

Boxes of used books are coming into the Invermere Public Library every day. Columbia Valley residents are responding to a call from Friends of the Library to donate their used books for the BIG Book Sale scheduled for Saturday, July 19th, at Invermere Community Hall.

Browsing through the donated books is a delight. In the thriller category, Bag of Bones by Stephen King, Dr. Death by Jonathan Kellerman and Th e King of Torts by John Grisham are all in mint condition. Bestsellers include Anita Shreve’s Th e Pilot’s Wife and Quentins by Maeve Binchy.

Th e Canadiana section reveals gems like Stories from the Vinyl Cafe by Stuart McLean, Th e Tiger Claw by Shauna Singh Baldwin and Headhunter by Timothy Findley. Books about gardening, crafts, cooking, history and parenting are a few of the off erings in non-fi ction. And there is a shelf of coff ee-table books full of amazing photographs.

But a BIG Book Sale needs LOTS of books. Th e

Friends of the Library ask you to bring your gently used books – fi ction or non-fi ction – to the library before July 17th. Volunteers are waiting to sort the books into categories in preparation for the sale. All funds raised at the BIG Book Sale support Invermere Public Library.

Please do not bring computer manuals, encyclopedias, magazines, textbooks or damaged books. Th e Friends of the Library are also looking for volunteers to set up for the Book Sale on July 18th and for the sale on July 19th, which is also Valley Appreciation Day. Please call Christine at 342-0470 or leave your name at the library. For information, call Lynda Tutty at 341-3185.

Get ready to restock your shelves at the BIG Book Sale

BIG BARGAINS – Great books will be at the BIG Book Sale on Saturday, July19th, at the Invermere Community Hall. Bring used books to the Invermere Library now.

Submitted by Invermere Public Library

Children are invited to “read all over the map” this summer at the Invermere Public Library.

Young ones can celebrate British Columbia’s 150th anniversary when they join the 2008 Summer Reading Club every Friday at 1:30 p.m., beginning July 4th running until August 29th.

Th is year, participants can read in the northern wilderness – or maybe on the railroad, climb into some cool mountain reading, dig into an exciting gold rush book, soak up a good book on the riverbank, get swallowed in a whale of a tale or soar away with high-fl ying stories.

Children of all ages can join this free, summer-long program and receive a reading log and bookmark to start them on their trip into history. Th e reading log is a fun way to keep track of the books that children read throughout the summer and each child can receive stickers and great prizes.

At the end of the summer, all readers who complete their reading log will receive prizes.

Th is exciting and educational province-wide program encourages children to read over the summer holidays while school is out, thus helping youngsters to maintain and develop the literacy skills that they acquired during the school year.

Studies show that voluntary reading is the number-one factor in establishing good reading habits in children. Th is is best accomplished when children get to choose their own books in a reading environment like the public library, where there is a wide variety of books available to them. Th e Summer Reading Club reaches over 65,000 children in British Columbia every summer and is sponsored by the British Columbia Library Association, with the assistance of the Public Library Services Branch, Ministry of Education.

For more information, contact the Invermere Public Library on 342-6416 or drop in for a visit.

Kids will ‘read all over the map’at the Summer Reading Club


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• Includes all equipment & pool pass• Two hour course• Call for locations and dates

(taxes included)

$80$80• Includes all equipment & pool pass• Two hour course• Call for locations and dates

(taxes included)

Othercourses avilable.

Experience the valley at your own speed, with an aff ordable ride from MicRidge!

next to Dairy Queen 342-9700

Submitted by Friendsof the Library

Boxes of used books are coming into the Invermere Public Library every day. Columbia Valley residents are responding to a call from Friends of the Library to donate their used books for the BIG Book Sale scheduled for Saturday, July 19th, at Invermere Community Hall.

Browsing through the donated books is a delight. In the thriller category, Bag of Bones by Stephen King, Dr. Death by Jonathan Kellerman and Th e King of Torts by John Grisham are all in mint condition. Bestsellers include Anita Shreve’s Th e Pilot’s Wife and Quentins by Maeve Binchy.

Th e Canadiana section reveals gems like Stories from the Vinyl Cafe by Stuart McLean, Th e Tiger Claw by Shauna Singh Baldwin and Headhunter by Timothy Findley. Books about gardening, crafts, cooking, history and parenting are a few of the off erings in non-fi ction. And there is a shelf of coff ee-table books full of amazing photographs.

But a BIG Book Sale needs LOTS of books. Th e

Friends of the Library ask you to bring your gently used books – fi ction or non-fi ction – to the library before July 17th. Volunteers are waiting to sort the books into categories in preparation for the sale. All funds raised at the BIG Book Sale support Invermere Public Library.

Please do not bring computer manuals, encyclopedias, magazines, textbooks or damaged books. Th e Friends of the Library are also looking for volunteers to set up for the Book Sale on July 18th and for the sale on July 19th, which is also Valley Appreciation Day. Please call Christine at 342-0470 or leave your name at the library. For information, call Lynda Tutty at 341-3185.

Get ready to restock your shelves at the BIG Book Sale

BIG BARGAINS – Great books will be at the BIG Book Sale on Saturday, July19th, at the Invermere Community Hall. Bring used books to the Invermere Library now.

Submitted by Invermere Public Library

Children are invited to “read all over the map” this summer at the Invermere Public Library.

Young ones can celebrate British Columbia’s 150th anniversary when they join the 2008 Summer Reading Club every Friday at 1:30 p.m., beginning July 4th running until August 29th.

Th is year, participants can read in the northern wilderness – or maybe on the railroad, climb into some cool mountain reading, dig into an exciting gold rush book, soak up a good book on the riverbank, get swallowed in a whale of a tale or soar away with high-fl ying stories.

Children of all ages can join this free, summer-long program and receive a reading log and bookmark to start them on their trip into history. Th e reading log is a fun way to keep track of the books that children read throughout the summer and each child can receive stickers and great prizes.

At the end of the summer, all readers who complete their reading log will receive prizes.

Th is exciting and educational province-wide program encourages children to read over the summer holidays while school is out, thus helping youngsters to maintain and develop the literacy skills that they acquired during the school year.

Studies show that voluntary reading is the number-one factor in establishing good reading habits in children. Th is is best accomplished when children get to choose their own books in a reading environment like the public library, where there is a wide variety of books available to them. Th e Summer Reading Club reaches over 65,000 children in British Columbia every summer and is sponsored by the British Columbia Library Association, with the assistance of the Public Library Services Branch, Ministry of Education.

For more information, contact the Invermere Public Library on 342-6416 or drop in for a visit.

Kids will ‘read all over the map’at the Summer Reading Club


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Submitted by Columbia Valley Arts

Mark your calendars now. Sunday, August 3rd is the fi rst annual Columbia Valley Tour of the Arts. Th is exciting event is a self-guided tour of six studios and gardens spread from Lillian Lake to the Hoodoos at Dutch Creek. Th e Resi-dent Artist at each site, as well as guest artists, will demonstrate, explain, and display their artistic crafts.

Th e Columbia Valley Arts Council is very pleased to present 33 participat-ing artists chosen by a juried process. Th e artists work in a variety of media, including wood, paints, glass, clay and metal. Artwork is for sale at each site.

Tour of the Arts sites will be easy to fi nd with the map highlighting each of the sites. Th e map is part of a $20 pass-port that is your admission to each site. Travel at your leisure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. with your passport that will be stamped at each site. At the end of the afternoon, tour patrons and artists are all invited to a reception at Pynelogs from 4 to 6 p.m.

Passport holders who collect all six tour stamps are eligible for a special draw prize (Tin Horn Creek Winery and Golf Package in the Okanagan). Passports go

on sale Saturday, June 28th at Pynelogs, Essentials, One Hour Photo and Bliss Hair & Esthetics in Invermere; Trims and Treasures in Fairmont; and N’Deco in Radium. All proceeds support the programs of Columbia Valley Arts.

Pat Luders of Labyrinth Studio in Dutch Creek, who chaired the Artist Liaison Committee for the Tour, says: “Local artists have embraced the idea of the tour enthusiastically. We’ve had a wonderful response. We believe this event has the potential to draw visitors to the valley specifi cally for the art.”

Tour of the Arts patrons will also experience hidden treasures – spec-tacular scenery, lovely properties and secluded neighbourhoods. Visiting the lush gardens at the tour sites will be an extra bonus on a beautiful summer day on August 3rd.

A committee of volunteers has worked on the tour for months to cre-ate a major artistic highlight for local residents as well as visitors from Alberta and the Kootenays. We urge you to vol-unteer with this exciting art show by calling 342-4423. Volunteers are need-ed for tasks such as parking directors, admission desks, reception personnel and other short-term tasks.

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Location: Th e Clubhouse at Eagle Ranch, 9581 Eagle Ranch Trail(From Hwy 93/95, turn at traffi c lights. Entrance is on the right. From Invermere, turn left on Eagle Ranch Trail, off Athalmer Road)

Elevate Your Game

Exceptional Golf, Exquisite Dining and Service Beyond™Th is 4.5 star, player friendly venue winds it’s way through spectacular ravine terrain, all the while showcasing some of the Valley’s fi nest views of the Rockies, Purcells and Lake Windermere. Eagle Ranch is truly elevated, perched high above the Columbia Valley Wetlands, off ering pristine fairways and the perfectly manicured greens. Th e Clubhouse at Eagle Ranch is open year round with tempting, health conscious fare featured in Saliken Fine Dining and the Trader’s Lounge. A selection of designer resort wear is always on display in the Golf Shop. Add our commitment to Service Beyond™, and you’ll agree Eagle Ranch is a magical place and the ultimate golf experience.

Reservations/Information

1-800-667-6444 • (250) 347-9311www.radiumresort.com

16th Annual Coca-ColaParent & Child Golf Tournament

12:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 13th, 2008 at the Resort Course

per Team of 1 Adult & 1 Junior (Junior must be 16 or younger)

Chapman Two Ball w/Callaway Scoring System (No Handicaps necessary)18 Holes of Golf – Dinner – Prizes – Fun!

Call Resort Course Pro Shop 347-6266 to enter.

Bring a Kid to Golf1 Adult & 1 Junior play 18 Holes for

at Resort Courseonly at Springs CourseValid at from Sun. to Th urs. after 1:00 pm

Resort 347-6266 / Springs 347-6200

Bring a Kid to Golf

$4700 $6900

Junior Golf Camps$89Designed for Juniors age 6 - 13

Taught at Resort Course on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings throughout July and August.3 hours of instruction each day with the emphasis

on fun. Lunch, games, and prizes daily.Call 347-6266 to register

Junior Golf Camps$8900 - Two Day Camps

347-6266

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cabin this summer, start them out with a sport they can play and enjoy for their whole lives. Here are some easy ways to begin at a course right here in the valley.

Copper Point Golf Course: (250) 341-3392Copper Point will run camps for juniors all through

July and August. Th e camps run for three days, from Tuesday to Th ursday. Cost: 5-9 years, $69; and 10-16 years, $89. Also available is “play with a pro,” which involves playing a round of golf with a professional.

Eagle Ranch: (250) 342-0562Junior camps run from July 14-15, and August 4-

5. Future Links Little Swingers Camp is for kids 5-10 years old. For $75, the kids get two sessions of two-hour instruction, plus rules and etiquette of golf. A gift is included.

Future Links Junior Camp is for kids 11-17 years old and includes two hours of instruction each day and nine holes of golf. Th is camp also goes over rules and etiquette, and includes a gift and lunch for a total of $175.

Private junior golf lessons cost $35 for a 30-minute session or $95 for three 30-minute lessons. Semi-pri-vate lessons are available if you would like to take les-sons with the whole family. Th e cost is $25 per person in a group for 30 minutes, or $65 per person for three 30-minute sessions.

Fairmont Mountainside Course: (250) 345-6514A kids camp will run from July 8-August 26. Sign

up in the Spa located in the Fairmont Lodge. Cost $159 plus GST.

Fairmont Creekside Golf Course and Riverside Golf Course: (250)345-6660, (250)345-6346

Th ree-day golf lessons will run through July and August. (July 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-31, and August 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28). Th e lessons are designed for kids from 7-14 years old, and cost $159 including two golf lessons and a round of nine holes with a golf pro. Included are two lunches and an adventure pro-gram after the lessons, with games featuring survival skills.

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Call 250-342-6560 for restaurant reservations • www.eagleranchresort.com

Location: Th e Clubhouse at Eagle Ranch, 9581 Eagle Ranch Trail(From Hwy 93/95, turn at traffi c lights. Entrance is on the right. From Invermere, turn left on Eagle Ranch Trail, off Athalmer Road)

Elevate Your Game

Exceptional Golf, Exquisite Dining and Service Beyond™Th is 4.5 star, player friendly venue winds it’s way through spectacular ravine terrain, all the while showcasing some of the Valley’s fi nest views of the Rockies, Purcells and Lake Windermere. Eagle Ranch is truly elevated, perched high above the Columbia Valley Wetlands, off ering pristine fairways and the perfectly manicured greens. Th e Clubhouse at Eagle Ranch is open year round with tempting, health conscious fare featured in Saliken Fine Dining and the Trader’s Lounge. A selection of designer resort wear is always on display in the Golf Shop. Add our commitment to Service Beyond™, and you’ll agree Eagle Ranch is a magical place and the ultimate golf experience.

Reservations/Information

1-800-667-6444 • (250) 347-9311www.radiumresort.com

16th Annual Coca-ColaParent & Child Golf Tournament

12:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 13th, 2008 at the Resort Course

per Team of 1 Adult & 1 Junior (Junior must be 16 or younger)

Chapman Two Ball w/Callaway Scoring System (No Handicaps necessary)18 Holes of Golf – Dinner – Prizes – Fun!

Call Resort Course Pro Shop 347-6266 to enter.

Bring a Kid to Golf1 Adult & 1 Junior play 18 Holes for

at Resort Courseonly at Springs CourseValid at from Sun. to Th urs. after 1:00 pm

Resort 347-6266 / Springs 347-6200

Bring a Kid to Golf

$4700 $6900

Junior Golf Camps$89Designed for Juniors age 6 - 13

Taught at Resort Course on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings throughout July and August.3 hours of instruction each day with the emphasis

on fun. Lunch, games, and prizes daily.Call 347-6266 to register

Junior Golf Camps$8900 - Two Day Camps

347-6266

H w y. 9 3 / 9 5 • W i n d e r m e r e • ( 2 5 0 ) 3 4 2 - 3 6 4 0

W E A R E N O W O P E N18-H le Miniature G lf

G -Kart TrackWater Bumper B ats

LONG

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LONGWEEKEND

2 Green Fees for 1 when you rent a power cart

250-427-4161Hwy 95A, 7 kms South of Kimberley

LONGSPECIAL

WEEKEND

Restaurant • Driving Range • 18 Holes

Off er GoodOnly With

This Ad

It's never too earlyto get your kids golfi ngIf your kids are hanging around the house or the

cabin this summer, start them out with a sport they can play and enjoy for their whole lives. Here are some easy ways to begin at a course right here in the valley.

Copper Point Golf Course: (250) 341-3392Copper Point will run camps for juniors all through

July and August. Th e camps run for three days, from Tuesday to Th ursday. Cost: 5-9 years, $69; and 10-16 years, $89. Also available is “play with a pro,” which involves playing a round of golf with a professional.

Eagle Ranch: (250) 342-0562Junior camps run from July 14-15, and August 4-

5. Future Links Little Swingers Camp is for kids 5-10 years old. For $75, the kids get two sessions of two-hour instruction, plus rules and etiquette of golf. A gift is included.

Future Links Junior Camp is for kids 11-17 years old and includes two hours of instruction each day and nine holes of golf. Th is camp also goes over rules and etiquette, and includes a gift and lunch for a total of $175.

Private junior golf lessons cost $35 for a 30-minute session or $95 for three 30-minute lessons. Semi-pri-vate lessons are available if you would like to take les-sons with the whole family. Th e cost is $25 per person in a group for 30 minutes, or $65 per person for three 30-minute sessions.

Fairmont Mountainside Course: (250) 345-6514A kids camp will run from July 8-August 26. Sign

up in the Spa located in the Fairmont Lodge. Cost $159 plus GST.

Fairmont Creekside Golf Course and Riverside Golf Course: (250)345-6660, (250)345-6346

Th ree-day golf lessons will run through July and August. (July 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-31, and August 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28). Th e lessons are designed for kids from 7-14 years old, and cost $159 including two golf lessons and a round of nine holes with a golf pro. Included are two lunches and an adventure pro-gram after the lessons, with games featuring survival skills.

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Join us at Greywolf this long weekend for our 4th annual blowout tent sale.On Saturday June 28th to Monday June 30th (10am-4pm) we’ll be offering huge savings. The sale will feature:

FREE Greywolf logo hat ($25 value) with every purchase over $50Clothing up to 90% off!Demo and rental club blowoutGreywolf logo hats are all $9.99All purchases are entered in a draw for 2 rounds at Greywolf and a Taylor Made Burner Driver - $850 value

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Tee times and/or lodging packages: (250) 341-4100 or 1-888-473-9965. Visit greywolfgolf.com for more information.

Canada Day Tent Sale Summer Specials For Junior GolfersTake A Kid To The Course WeekBetween July 7–13, 2008, Greywolf and HUNDREDS of participating courses across Canada will offer one FREE round of golf (after 1:00pm) to kids under the age of 16 when accompanied by a paying adult.

CN Future Links Junior Golf Development Program Starts at Greywolf July 2ndCN Future Links is Canada’s national junior golf development program designed to “Ensure The Future Of Golf”. The 3 day program (Wednesdays to Fridays) consists of multi-level instruction and rewards, clinics, camps, and support materials.Call the golf shop to book or visit greywolfgolf.com for more information.

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Greywolf: (250) 341-4100 Future Links Camps will run

through the summer starting every Wednesday and lasting for three days. Two diff erent camps will be running, one for kids aged 5-9, and one for kids aged 10-16.

Radium Resort: (250) 347-6266Running through July and August

there will be two-day kids’ camps ev-ery Tuesday and Wednesday. Th e camp is for kids aged 6-12, and for $89 will include six hours of golf instruction, lunch, games and prizes. Golf clubs are available if needed.

Also running will be “Bring a kid to golf ” which includes 18 holes of golf for and adult and child. Th is costs $47 for the pair from Sunday to Th ursday after 1 p.m.

Radium Springs: (250) 347-6205Running through July and August

there will be two-day kids’ camps every Tuesday and Wednesday. Th e camp is for kids aged 6-12, and for $89 will include six hours of golf instruction, lunch, games and prizes. Golf clubs are available if needed.

Also running will be “Bring a kid to golf ” which includes 18 holes of golf for and adult and child. Th is costs $69 for the pair from Sunday to Th ursday after 1 p.m.

Spur Valley Greens: (250) 347-6500Kids can golf for free from July 7-

13 at the Spur Valley course.

Windermere Valley Golf Course: (250) 342-3004

Th ree-day Introduction to Golf camps run every Tuesday to Th ursday (July: 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-31; Au-gust: 5-7, 12-14). Th e lessons start at 10 a.m. and run until 11 a.m. for ages 5-8. Th is costs $45 and includes a gift.

Future Links program:• Level one: Th is three-day pro-

gram goes from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and costs $60 (July: 8-10, 15-17, 29-31; August 12-14.)

• Level two: Th is four-day program ends with a round of golf with a pro. It goes from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and costs $100. Limited space available. (July 8-11 and August 12-15).

Always available are private lessons costing $25 for a 30-minute session, $70 for a series of three and $110 for a series of fi ve.

8~ Play ’n’ Stay • The Columbia Valley Pioneer June 27, 2008

Player Friendly, Walkable & Affordable18 HOLES - $2950

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Who said golf is just a game? Treat yourself to a breathtaking round at our championship 18-hole Mountainside or Riverside courses. Then discover the many other indulgences that await you.

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Golf course clubhouses off er delicious dining

Whether you’re out for a round of golf, or you just want a new place to eat, check out these golf course dining spots.

Copper Point’s Th e View: (250) 341-3392Th e View menu revolves around local, fresh food.

prepared by chef Cliff Huck. On the pub side, the chicken sandwich with feta cheese and roasted red peppers is popular. Cliff recommends the tomato sal-ad with bocconcini cheese and house-made balsamic and maple vinaigrette served with focaccia bread. For dessert, try the sticky date pudding with cinnamon ice cream and roasted apples, covered in a whiskey toff ee sauce.

Coy’s Par 3, Fairmont: (250) 345-6504Every Th ursday head into the clubhouse for steak

at $29.95 including the golf.. Or try a Tuesday round of golf and fi nish with ribs also $29.95. Waitress Am-ber Belcher said that the best seller tends to be Saturday and Sunday morning golf and breakfast for $16.95. “A lot of people really enjoy our burgers,” said Amber.

Eagle Ranch Golf Course: (250) 342-0562Always a favourite in the clubhouse are the beer

and appy specials. Go in and enjoy the sun and spec-tacular view of the river and Lake Windermere on the patio anytime.

Kari’s Kitchen, Windermere: (250) 342-3004Open mainly for a breakfast and lunch cuisine,

the clubhouse has diff erent specials every day. Home-made burgers and soup are always a favourite, and growing in popularity is the Sunday morning eggs benedict special.

Spur Valley Luxor Creek Cantina: (250) 347-9510Luxor Creek Cantina has a wide range of Mexican

cuisine with burritos, enchiladas, tacos and nachos, all of which are popular.

Also a favorite are the homemade desserts such as the drumstick ice cream pie and the baked New York cheesecake. Diff erent lunch specials are served every day.

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8~ Play ’n’ Stay • The Columbia Valley Pioneer June 27, 2008

Player Friendly, Walkable & Affordable18 HOLES - $2950

MONDAY - NINE & DINE $2600

9 Holes of Golf with a Sirloin Steak Sandwich

INDERMEREALLEYWV

KARI’S KITCHEN is open for your convenience

Tee Times • (250) 342-3004

fairmonthotsprings.com

Indulge your passion. Feed your spirit.

GOLF, HIKE, SWIM, SOAK, SPA, EAT, SLEEP.

To book your tee time, call 1.800.665.2112

Who said golf is just a game? Treat yourself to a breathtaking round at our championship 18-hole Mountainside or Riverside courses. Then discover the many other indulgences that await you.

Th e valley’s only locally owned, locally operated newspaper


Golf course clubhouses off er delicious dining

Whether you’re out for a round of golf, or you just want a new place to eat, check out these golf course dining spots.

Copper Point’s Th e View: (250) 341-3392Th e View menu revolves around local, fresh food.

prepared by chef Cliff Huck. On the pub side, the chicken sandwich with feta cheese and roasted red peppers is popular. Cliff recommends the tomato sal-ad with bocconcini cheese and house-made balsamic and maple vinaigrette served with focaccia bread. For dessert, try the sticky date pudding with cinnamon ice cream and roasted apples, covered in a whiskey toff ee sauce.

Coy’s Par 3, Fairmont: (250) 345-6504Every Th ursday head into the clubhouse for steak

at $29.95 including the golf.. Or try a Tuesday round of golf and fi nish with ribs also $29.95. Waitress Am-ber Belcher said that the best seller tends to be Saturday and Sunday morning golf and breakfast for $16.95. “A lot of people really enjoy our burgers,” said Amber.

Eagle Ranch Golf Course: (250) 342-0562Always a favourite in the clubhouse are the beer

and appy specials. Go in and enjoy the sun and spec-tacular view of the river and Lake Windermere on the patio anytime.

Kari’s Kitchen, Windermere: (250) 342-3004Open mainly for a breakfast and lunch cuisine,

the clubhouse has diff erent specials every day. Home-made burgers and soup are always a favourite, and growing in popularity is the Sunday morning eggs benedict special.

Spur Valley Luxor Creek Cantina: (250) 347-9510Luxor Creek Cantina has a wide range of Mexican

cuisine with burritos, enchiladas, tacos and nachos, all of which are popular.

Also a favorite are the homemade desserts such as the drumstick ice cream pie and the baked New York cheesecake. Diff erent lunch specials are served every day.

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Our Great Canadian Balloon Extravaganza, June 27 to July 1, is a great way to celebrate Canada Day. We’re filling Copper Point with red and white balloons, each containing a special Canada Day prize; pop a balloon and see what you’ve won!

Free rounds of golf at Copper Point and The Ridge Free golf lessons with one of our PGA Golf Professionals Free appetizers at The View Restaurant Discounts of 10% to 100% at our Golf Shop

Discounts on golf equipment at our Golf Academy

A Taste of Canada at The View Copper Point’s culinary team is pleased to offer their Taste of Canada Menu, featuring premium ingredients that are distinctively Canadian. This five-course menu, inspired

by Canada’s best foods, is guaranteed to be a celebration for your palate.

Daily starting at 5:00 pm June 27–July 1

Reservations RecommendedCall 341-3392

Red, White and Copper - The Perfect Combination...For a Canada Day celebration Copper Point style!

Mountainside Trophy Dining: (250) 345-6514Th eme nights on Wednesdays off er such items

as Chinese food. An all-new dinner menu starts at 5 p.m. Try the bruschetta and hummus, or the marinat-ed steak. Or try Chef Josh Cummin’s favorite dishes, grilled shrimp cocktails or the Fairmont Scampi – a dish of sauteed shrimp. Finish off your dinner with the simple delicacy of strawberries and cream.

Riverside Atrium Restaurant: (250) 345-6346Fridays and Saturdays off er a three-course Alberta

prime rib dinner for $25. Chef Marion Yovdoshuk has added an Asian fl are. Her favorite dish is the new tequi-la marinated salmon salad. For dessert menu, try the banana tower, Asian-fl avoured bananas between layers of banana bread and drizzled with caramel sauce.

Riverside Sportsman’s Lounge: (250) 345-6346Th is restaurant features many of the same dishes as

the Atrium. Try the all-day pizza or pop in for Wednes-day wing night. Th ursday jam nights off er pig wings, similar to turkey drumsticks but made of pork covered in barbecue sauce. Saturday night features Louisiana, Cajun and garlic shrimp from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Carrick’s at Greywolf (250) 341-4100Weekly specials include barbecued ribs and

smoked chicken tortellini. Friday’s special, the baked tilapia served with mango salsa, is a staff favorite, along with the famous Greywolf turkey club sandwich. End

your meal with the in-house peach pie and vanilla ice cream. “We let the guests tell us what they like, rather than telling them what they should like,” said Food and Beverage Manager Ken Aubertin.

Radium Resort: (250) 347-6268Come for Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. until 2

p.m. and create your own omelette. Popular is Pasta Frenzy on Wednesdays, with the all-you-can-eat pasta. Saturday, enjoy a traditional roast beef buff et with mashed potatoes, salad bar and dessert. Available any evening is the nine and dine special, with nine holes of golf and a New York steak sandwich.

Radium Springs: (250) 347-6205Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Th e Springs

restaurant serves dishes made from scratch with qual-ity ingredients. Breakfast features all the favourites, plus pancakes made with real berry sauce.

All sauces are created in the kitchen, with variety of salad dressings such as creamy dill, melon or berry vinaigrettes. Th e dinner wine list gives an optimum variety for its price range, said Food and Beverage Manager Vernon Victoor. Have a glass with the trout or the “melt-in-your-mouth” pork tenderloin.

Edgewater Hilltop: (250) 347-6502You’re going to fi nd quality homemade food here,

something owner Jeanette Lautrup believes is quite special. Try out the soups or the famous pies.

After a round of golf at Edgewater Hilltop Par 3, enjoy a slice of Jeannette Lautrup’s homemade pie.

Photo by Dave Sutherland


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Dave indulges his guilty pleasures

By Dave SutherlandPioneer Staff

Th e valley’s chock full of great places to nosh, from hole in the wall ca-fes with go-cups and pa-per napkins to full-blown dining rooms with great linen and more utensils than you have fi ngers. If you don’t see your fa-vourite here, it’s simply because there isn’t room this time around. Here, in no particular order, are my guilty pleasures.

1. Maple or pecan sticky buns at the Meet On Higher Grounds coff ee shop in Radium. I indulge my sweet tooth only occasionally and these sweet, sticky and delectable treats fi t the bill perfectly. Sunday mornings, chances are you can fi nd me at Higher Ground nice and early, so I can get one of these while they’re fresh out of the oven.

2. Gyros (donairs) at Tony’s Greek Grill in Fairmont. Tony’s is a seasonal gem of a place and the return each year of Tony and Vivian Stirgiou is like a harbinger of summer. Th e gyros come with either a sweet or traditional sauce; I like ‘em both. Try them with a side of greek salad or some calamari.

3. Caesar salad at Portabella Res-taurant. As well as a great dressing, Nick Gibbs infuses new life into the stalwart standard with the addition of crisp red onion, kalamata olives, feta cheese and cherry tomatoes.

4. Kick-Ass Coff ee ice cream at Gerry’s Gelati. Coff ee and ice cream, two of the major food groups, together in one signature dish. What a concept! He may be mayor of Invermere one day, but for now Gerry will have to settle for being the King of Ice Cream.

5. Pizza. Copper City Saloon. Pep-pi’s Pizza. Fat Boyz. Th ree brands, three great styles of pie. If you think I’m waf-fl ing here, you’re absolutely right, but

that’s because with the choices of toppings avail-able, you never have to eat the same pie twice. Pizza infi nitum.

6. Soft-serve, choc-olate dipped cone at DQ. Cracking through the thin veneer of choc-olate to get to the ice cream beneath transports me instantly back to my childhood, when my dad would load us all into the

car and drive out of town and up the highway to the only joint in Humber Valley, Newfoundland that served this brand new (to us) style of dessert. It may be just ice cream to you, but to me it’s instant nostalgia.

7. Strawberry/rhubarb pie at the Edgewater Hilltop Par 3 golf course. Jeanette Lautrup’s justly famous pies are one of those valley secrets that are no secret at all. Th ink your mother makes a better pie? Maybe she does, but I haven’t had your mother’s pie, so I’m going to stick with Jeanette’s. Once again, timing is everything. It is truly serendipitous if you chance to walk in after nine holes just around the time that one of these delights has cooled enough to be cut and served.

8. Sunday brunch at the Lakeside Pub. Great food in a friendly place, with one of the nicest views in town, summer or winter. Comfort food defi ned.

9. Wings at the Hoodoo Grill. My wife swears by these and for sure there’s some wicked voodoo at work here. Th e hot ones are my fave, and they seem to taste even better with the addition of live music and a cold beer.

10. Windy Café dumplings. Defi -nitely one of those desert island dishes. You know, if you were stranded on a des-ert island and could only bring a fi nite number of items with you? Let’s see, a swiss army knife, matches, and Windy Café dumplings, with that special chile oil. Th e ultimate survival kit.

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Elinor chooses somevalley food favourites

Elinor FlorencePioneer Publisher

I’m not a foodie, and I don’t even like to cook. But I do love to eat al-most everything.

Over the years we have eaten everywhere in the valley and have nar-rowed our choices down to a few perennial favou-rites. Don’t take my word for it, though, because there are plenty of options I have probably missed.

Starting with our “special occasion” choices, here are some of my personal favourites:

1. Liver and onions at Helna’s Stube in Radium. My mouth starts to water just thinking about liver the way Helmut prepares it – perfectly cooked, topped with a stack of crisp bacon and golden onions. Th e name “Helna’s Stube” comes from the amalgama-tion of the names of the two owners – Helmut and Natascha Kendler, plus the word Stube (pronounced Schtoo-buh) meaning “kitchen” in German.

2. I like everything at Portabella Restaurant in Invermere, but my husband swears by their rack of lamb. Apparently it’s to die for, as lamb goes. I usually order the six-ounce fi let.

3. About once a year I order the mushroom schnit-zel at Black Forest Restaurant near the crossroads, the one with the German murals painted on the exterior. It’s a very prosaic name for such a delicate dish – ten-der pork, with fresh mushrooms and béarnaise sauce.

Turning to the more lower-priced items:4. California Pizza at Peppi’s Pizzeria in Invermere,

just down a few doors from Th e Pioneer offi ce. I love artichokes, and this pizza is loaded with them.

5. When you’re in the mood for a great ham-burger, try the Lakeside Burger at the Lakeside Pub

in Invermere; or the Scotty Burger at Pynelogs Café, which is a little diff erent because it is stuff ed with cheese and fi lling, sort of like a cordon bleu hamburg-er. Very diff erent, and my husband recommends it.

My favourite hamburger, and the one I have been eating since I was a teenager myself, is the Teen Burger at A&W. It hasn’t changed over the decades and still tastes like the burger that all others must imitate.

6. Speaking of the Lakeside Pub, one of the unique items on the menu is their locally-famous house dress-ing. You have never tasted salad like any salad soaked in the Lakeside dressing. Th e recipe is a secret, but cus-tomers may buy it by the bottle.

7. If you’re running late and need a meal at the last minute, try the stuff ed chicken breasts from Grant’s Foods in Invermere. Frozen in four-ounce or seven-ounce portions, the breasts are stuff ed with Brie and cranberries; or cheddar and broccoli. After 30 minutes in the oven, they’re ready to eat.

8. Bread baked by Andi Schoni at his home in Invermere. Schoni Artisan Wood Oven Breads come in a variety of fl avours. I love his fruit bread. Warning: fresh bread and butter is addictive. Andi and his wife Suzanna Woodley can be found every Saturday at the Farmers’ Market. While you’re at the market, check out all the beautiful, fresh, local produce.

9. Dave’s Hot Pepper Jelly. Our staff loves to eat this in a number of ways. Zephyr often lunches on peanut butter and strawberry hot pepper jelly sand-wiches. To order some, call Dave at 341-1939.

10. Last but not least, sacher torte from the Qual-ity Bakery in Invermere. Of all the special cakes we have ordered from Th e Quality over the years, nothing matches the sacher torte (pronounce the “ch” sort of like clearing your throat). It’s rich chocolate layered with jam, originally created by a bakery inVienna.

My apologies to everyone I have missed, and I will try to catch up with you next year. For more informa-tion, pick up the red-covered 2008 Columbia Valley Dining Guide at local businesses.


Exceptional dream homes,cabins and cottages.

800-267-4586 • 403-286-1611www.linwoodhomes.com

(250) 489-2106 Open 7 days a week


3 fl oors of antiques and collectibles1525 Cranbrook St. N., Cranbrook


3 fl oors of antiques and collectibles

expires Dec. 31st ‘08 Just a reminder… The classifi ed deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.

We supply part and service

FOR ALL MAKES of:• snowmobiles • motorcycles

• quads

We supply parts and service

FOR MOST MAKES OF:

• snowmobiles• motorcycles

• quads

Elinor chooses somevalley food favourites

Elinor FlorencePioneer Publisher

I’m not a foodie, and I don’t even like to cook. But I do love to eat al-most everything.

Over the years we have eaten everywhere in the valley and have nar-rowed our choices down to a few perennial favou-rites. Don’t take my word for it, though, because there are plenty of options I have probably missed.

Starting with our “special occasion” choices, here are some of my personal favourites:

1. Liver and onions at Helna’s Stube in Radium. My mouth starts to water just thinking about liver the way Helmut prepares it – perfectly cooked, topped with a stack of crisp bacon and golden onions. Th e name “Helna’s Stube” comes from the amalgama-tion of the names of the two owners – Helmut and Natascha Kendler, plus the word Stube (pronounced Schtoo-buh) meaning “kitchen” in German.

2. I like everything at Portabella Restaurant in Invermere, but my husband swears by their rack of lamb. Apparently it’s to die for, as lamb goes. I usually order the six-ounce fi let.

3. About once a year I order the mushroom schnit-zel at Black Forest Restaurant near the crossroads, the one with the German murals painted on the exterior. It’s a very prosaic name for such a delicate dish – ten-der pork, with fresh mushrooms and béarnaise sauce.

Turning to the more lower-priced items:4. California Pizza at Peppi’s Pizzeria in Invermere,

just down a few doors from Th e Pioneer offi ce. I love artichokes, and this pizza is loaded with them.

5. When you’re in the mood for a great ham-burger, try the Lakeside Burger at the Lakeside Pub

in Invermere; or the Scotty Burger at Pynelogs Café, which is a little diff erent because it is stuff ed with cheese and fi lling, sort of like a cordon bleu hamburg-er. Very diff erent, and my husband recommends it.

My favourite hamburger, and the one I have been eating since I was a teenager myself, is the Teen Burger at A&W. It hasn’t changed over the decades and still tastes like the burger that all others must imitate.

6. Speaking of the Lakeside Pub, one of the unique items on the menu is their locally-famous house dress-ing. You have never tasted salad like any salad soaked in the Lakeside dressing. Th e recipe is a secret, but cus-tomers may buy it by the bottle.

7. If you’re running late and need a meal at the last minute, try the stuff ed chicken breasts from Grant’s Foods in Invermere. Frozen in four-ounce or seven-ounce portions, the breasts are stuff ed with Brie and cranberries; or cheddar and broccoli. After 30 minutes in the oven, they’re ready to eat.

8. Bread baked by Andi Schoni at his home in Invermere. Schoni Artisan Wood Oven Breads come in a variety of fl avours. I love his fruit bread. Warning: fresh bread and butter is addictive. Andi and his wife Suzanna Woodley can be found every Saturday at the Farmers’ Market. While you’re at the market, check out all the beautiful, fresh, local produce.

9. Dave’s Hot Pepper Jelly. Our staff loves to eat this in a number of ways. Zephyr often lunches on peanut butter and strawberry hot pepper jelly sand-wiches. To order some, call Dave at 341-1939.

10. Last but not least, sacher torte from the Qual-ity Bakery in Invermere. Of all the special cakes we have ordered from Th e Quality over the years, nothing matches the sacher torte (pronounce the “ch” sort of like clearing your throat). It’s rich chocolate layered with jam, originally created by a bakery inVienna.

My apologies to everyone I have missed, and I will try to catch up with you next year. For more informa-tion, pick up the red-covered 2008 Columbia Valley Dining Guide at local businesses.


Take advantage of our pre-opening offerBook your next meeting and accommodation with Copper Point Resort before July 31st, 2008 and receive complimentary

conference room rental. For details, contact our Conference and Special Events Manager at 250.341.6241

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