Day 1: Arrive, Soak, and Feast
If you are coming from the east, your trip starts before you even arrive. The drive west through Kootenay National Park on Highway 93 winds through Sinclair Canyon and past lookout after lookout, with larches turning gold against the canyon walls. Give yourself time for the scenic stops. The road is part of the reward.
Check-in at Radium Chalet runs from 4 to 10 PM, so roll in, grab your keys, and settle into your suite. Every suite comes with a kitchenette, free WiFi, and free parking, and the fireplace suites are made for crisp fall evenings.
Once you are unpacked, head straight for the famous Radium Hot Springs pools in Sinclair Canyon. In the fall season (October 13 through May), the hot soak pool is open Monday to Friday from 11:30 AM to 9 PM and weekends from 10:30 AM to 9 PM, with last entry at 8:30 PM. The deep cool pool is closed Monday to Thursday, open Friday evenings 6 to 9 PM and weekends. Tip: go early evening on a weeknight, when the steam rises off the water and the canyon walls glow in the low light.
Back in the village for dinner, you do not need to leave the property. Peak Horn Hot Pot 火锅奶茶, our on-site restaurant, serves from 5 to 9 PM daily (closed Tuesdays). A steaming hot pot dinner is exactly what a fall evening calls for. Call +1 403-957-2288 if you want to confirm a table.
Day 2: Trails, Town, and One Last Soak
Sleep in a little, then start the morning on the Old Coach Trail. This 4.7-kilometre riverside trail runs between Radium and Invermere along the Columbia River, easy walking with constant mountain views. In late October the cottonwoods are turning and the crowds are gone.
Drive 15 minutes north to Invermere for the middle of the day. Stroll the main street, browse the shops, and grab lunch along the way. James Chabot Provincial Park and the Lake Windermere beach walks are a quiet change of pace in fall, all mountain backdrop and almost no people.
On the way back, consider a second soak. Two visits to the hot springs in two days is the whole point of coming to Radium in fall: your muscles recover from the trail, and the soak pool hits different when the air outside is cold.
For your last night, take advantage of the BBQ and picnic area or one of the balconies if the evening is calm. Not sure which suite fits your trip? Our room guide walks through all seven, from the pet-friendly Main Floor Queen Suite to the Third Floor Family Suite that sleeps six.
Practical Tips for a Fall Trip
- Winter tires: BC highways require winter tires from October 1 through April 30. Make sure your car is compliant before the trip.
- Layer up: Fall days in the valley can swing from mild afternoons to near-freezing evenings. Bring layers and a warm hat for the walk from the pools to the car.
- Check-out is before 11 AM, so plan your second morning without rushing. Housekeeping is available on request if you need anything during your stay.
- Dine at the right times: Peak Horn is closed Tuesdays, so plan your hot pot night for another evening.
Ready to Book?
Fall is the quiet season in Radium, which is exactly why it is the best time to come. Check live rates and availability for your dates here: Book Direct at Radium Chalet. Questions? Call us at (250) 341-4149 and we will help you plan.