Family Reunion? This Lakehouse Takes Care of You All!

Something for everyone around here! Stay local around Windemere - beaches, Shadybrook water sport rentals, hiking, local produce, food and wine, woodworker and artist, Windermere Valley golf course for all abilities. Kids playground at the fenced school yard 2 blocks away or lovely grassy playground at Windermere Public Beach. Interested in history? Windermere cemetery gravestones tell stories. Visit and read about St Peter's (Stolen) Church. Or check out the museum in Invermere- tiny houses from the Mountie Days. Invermere Crossing ( glass blowing, wood working, jewelry, coffee shops, discount food store, hardware and building supplies, award winning Grey Wolf golf course) and Invermere -casual to fine dining, historical museum, kayak and boat rentals, boat launch, lots of shopping - sports, clothes, jewelry, books, crafts, hardware and building supplies. Interested in art? Visit art galleries on main street and weekly art shows at Pynelogs Cultural Centre or just drop in for tea. Don't miss the summer Saturday morning markets, local bake, butcher and ice cream shops or wine tours. Purchase or donate to the Thrift Shop and support the Invermere Hospital. Bank of Montreal is the only bank in town, but Sobeys Invermere will give you cash back. Tired of in town?.... just "get out of town"- more mountain bike trails are opening overlooking the river valley, book hang gliding and air plane rides. Radium and Fairmont Hot pools are a short drive away - more golf, food, hiking, shopping. Radium has an adult play ground worth a look! Golfing options are legion! A wide selection of Par 3 golf courses, right up to award winning Grey Wolf at Panorama await your visit. Coy is small, and beautifully landscaped. Copperpoint has family specials and well designed courses to match every ability. Windermere Valley golf course is great for groups of all abilities. Got some adrenaline seeking water babies in your group? White water rafting, boat rentals including non motorized boats at Pete's Marina may be just what you are looking for. Kinsman Beach in Invermere boasts beautiful white sand and opportunities to watch wakeboarding or dragon boat competitions. While at Kinsman Beach check out Pynelogs Cultural Centre art exhibitions, art classes and casual dining. The historical gardens are stunning. Food? and Wine? In Windermere? Family Pantry one block up the street is well stocked. Pre order your paper too if you must stay in touch. Hopkins Market a few more blocks away sells fresh produce, freshly made savoury and sweet items and you can eat in. Choose to catch a bite in one of the many eaterys and coffee shops in Invermere. Heading out to Windermere from Banff? Once you get past Radium and your cell phone reception returns give Peppi's Pizza a buzz. Great pizza to pick up on your way to our place in Windermere or pick up meals for 4 at Hopkins Harvest- great value Fridays and Saturdays. Looking for a bit more upscale dining experience? Strands offers exceptional food in an historical house. Catch a very economincal early bird dinner on Fridays or reserve for later and dine inside, or on the veranda - a lovely setting for those later adult group evenings. Many other restaurants are great. Check out Portobellos in Invermere or drive to Hoodoo Grill, past the hoodoos for a memorable dining and live music experience. No visit to Invermere is complete without picking up pastries and breads at Quality Bakery-a very long tradition of serving take away and eat in items all day. I love to vist Artym Gallery- main street Invermere every time I visit. This bright and airy gallery showcases many artists, local and world class. Paintings, glass, carvings, metal works, jewelry, all are eye catching. 'Just looking' or an interested prospective buyer, the owners, Connie and Grey are always welcoming! If you go, tell them Wendy sent you. Nope, no commission but a great experience! After Artym Gallery a must visit for me is Details ( ladies upscale clothes, reasonably priced and the adjacent The Three Bears shop for home furnishings with a flare. We seldom leave empty handed. The Toursit Information Centre close to Invermere Crossing can help you plan for seasonal events, hiking trails, glider options and musical events. Interesting things to do abound. Oh by the way Kicking Horse Coffee is roasted in Invermere. My favorite is the Three Sisters. Try them all by the mug, whole or ground beans. Most of all tho....don't forget great holidays build in time to take it easy and relax and enjoy friends and family at our Lakehouse. ...just what Stella had in mind. Summer or winter.