Book a Family Stay & Ski Getaway at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort this Winter

Discover how much fun winter can be when you plan a Stay & Ski Getaway to Fairmont Hot Springs Resort in neighboring British Columbia. 

"Winter at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is always exciting and the accessibility of activities is supreme.

Invermere boasts the 30-plus kilometre Whiteway skate pathway and here at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort we have a family-friendly ski hill with 13 diverse runs, a ski chalet, ongoing ski hill activities and the largest natural mineral hot springs in Canada to melt away the cold. 

During the magic of the Holiday season, the festivities are unending, and we are fortunate enough to be graced with stopovers from the beloved St. Nicholas himself!" - Fairmont Hot Springs Resort 

Winter is magical at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

Discover Fairmont Hot Springs Resort this Winter

The resort community of Fairmont Hot Springs is located approximately 3 hours from Calgary across the BC border in the Columbia Valley. It's conveniently close for a short 2-night weekend getaway, or you can plan a more relaxed trip and make it a long weekend.

The resort offers a variety of accommodation choices from fully equipped cabins to lodge rooms and suites (some with lofts and kitchenettes,) to year round campsites for those with winterized RVs. 

You can browse the collection of  resort rooms here. And all stays at the resort include complimentary access to the hot springs pools.

My family personally loves the Mountain View Cabins and you can read about our previous stay here.

"Perfect for longer stays with your family and located a short walk from the main Lodge and our natural mineral hot springs pools, these 2 bedroom Mountain View Cabins have a queen size bed in one bedroom and a set of single bunk beds in the second as well as a full kitchen. Enjoy spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains from your own private deck."

If camping is more your style (or to your budget) check out the Fairmont Hot Springs RV Resort where you can book nightly power-only stays during the winter season.

Monthly winter RV stays include Free Wi-Fi, two complimentary hot springs pool passes, discounts on additional pool passes, and discounts on ski passes. 

Stay in a cozy cabin at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort this Winter

World Famous Natural Mineral Hot Springs

Spend your day playing in the snow and then come back to the resort to warm up in the mineral hot springs pools. The resort has a warm swimming pool along with a hot soaking pool located side by side. Resort guests get complimentary access to the pools with their stay.

There is also a small guest-exclusive pool similar to a large resort hot tub that is always reserved for guests only. I like coming here with my morning coffee in a travel mug.

2022 FALL UPDATES: 

"Effective September 1, 2022 our pools are no longer open for public access.  Pool access is now available for resort guests (including RV Park and Spruce Grove Campground) and members only.  We very much regret any inconvenience and/or disappointment this circumstance may cause. Memberships are currently available for purchase through our website.

Provincial regulations require us to have a specific number of lifeguards on duty when we are open to the public. Coming out of the pandemic there has been a significant shortage of certified lifeguards. This has been a problem across North America and is due in part to the lack of courses for lifeguard certification during the pandemic. During the summer we have been able to recruit sufficient certified lifeguards to operate as a public pool but many of these positions were filled by students who have now returned to their educational programs.  Because of their departure we can not meet the provincial regulatory requirements for public access.  We hope that by spring 2023 the lifeguard staffing levels will normalize, and we can once again open for public access." - Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

Got kids that love swimming? Take them to Fairmont Hot Springs Resort this Winter (Credit FHSR)

Fairmont's Family Friendly Ski Area

The Fairmont ski resort is located a short drive up from the hotel and has a total of 13 runs ranging in difficulty from green to black, with two terrain parks, and a tube park.

There is one triple chairlift and beginners will also enjoy riding the Happy Trails Platter Lift to access short easy runs near the day lodge.

While the resort only has a vertical of 304 metres, it's a great hill to learn on, it's affordable for families, and the longest run is 1.5 km long - which isn't bad for a beginner skier making his/her way down a mountain.

Most of the runs are groomed but skiers wanting more of a challenge will find it on the black runs where you will definitely find moguls, glades, and the "real deal" for downhill skiing.

The Fairmont Hot Springs Ski Area is perfect for the whole family! (Credit: FHSR)

My family also loves the cozy day lodge, the family-friendly lounge, Desperados, and we've had a lot of fun on the tube park.

Best of all for resort guests, you can spend your day skiing and then return to the hotel to warm up in the hot pools each afternoon. Finish up in the pools, head back to the lodge for dinner, and then head back to the pools in the evening for a final soak before bed.

The Ski hill usually opens by mid December each season just in time for Christmas.

SKI AND SOAK UPDATE FOR 2022/23

The news everyone has been waiting for... The best après ski experience at one of Canada's Top 10 Resort Destinations is back! After enjoying an exciting day on the slopes, sit back and relax in Canada's largest outdoor Hot Springs while taking in the beauty of the snowy mountains. 

Starting December 16th, 1 ticket gets you access to these 2 epic winter experiences! Daily ski lift tickets include same-day, single-entry access to our legendary natural mineral Hot Springs."

Try Tubing at the Fairmont Hot Springs Ski Area with your Family

Book a Stay & Ski Getaway at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

Fairmont often offers special stay and ski packages where you'll enjoy a 2 night stay along with lift tickets for the ski hill. The hot springs of course are included for unlimited visits and sometimes you'll also receive resort credit to use at the restaurants.

Typically these packages are offered during the ski season from mid December until the end of March. Check with the resort closer to December for more information.

Book a Stay & Ski Getaway at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort this Winter

Enjoy the Holidays at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

Celebrate the magic of  the Christmas holidays at the "Holiday Lights & Winter Nights Festival" at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. This festival is for resort guests only and runs from early December through New Year's Day.

If you time it right, you can enjoy both the Holiday Festival and a Stay & Ski Getaway at the resort if you plan your visit after the ski hill opens in December.

For more information on the Holiday Lights & Winter Nights Festival, read the description from the FHSR website below:

"LET THERE BE LIGHT! 

Celebrate the Holidays with us in our magical winter wonderland, re-connect with family and friends and create lasting memories. 

Wander around the mountain lodge decorated with twinkling holiday lights and melt into the spirit of the season. Enjoy the outdoor light displays, a visit with Santa, tons of fun activities for all ages and special food & beverage events during this festive time, your new family winter tradition!"

 

December is a magical time to visit Fairmont Hot Springs Resort (Credit: FHSR)

Holiday Events and Activities usually include:

• Fun family activities such as Campfire & Marshmallows, Crafts, Guided Snowshoe Tours (weather dependent), Chocolate Making Workshops & Christmas Bulb Painting
  
  
  
• An Official Light-Up Ceremony at Santa’s Cabin and Photos with Santa in his sleigh
  
  

• A Fabulous 3-Course Holiday Dinner at the Ski Hill Chalet and Antlers at the lodge
  
  
  
• Activities at the ski hill including an Elf Hunt, Campfire & Games
  
  
  
• A New Year’s Eve Family Celebration
  

And NEW for 2022, Visit the Fairmont Hot Springs website to learn more about their brand new Christmas in November Festival! 

Enjoy the Holiday Lights at Fairmont Hot Springs while soaking in the hot pools

Explore the Area around Fairmont Hot Springs

There are many multi-use trails around the resort for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, or fat biking. You can rent a pair of snowshoes from the Fairmont Resort Activity & Experience Center. They have sizes for adults and children (4-12 yrs.) They can also get you set up with a map and directions for a great trail.

And download the hiking map for Fairmont Hot Springs here. 

You can also take a day trip to skate on the Lake Windermere Whiteway, the world's longest skating path looping the lake between the communities of  Invermere and Windermere. 

My family usually parks in Windermere at the public beach to skate and we stop for lunch in Invermere at the Station Pub, conveniently located across the road from Kinsmen Beach in Invermere. (Bring your boots or shoes in a backpack to change into for the walk over.) We have lunch and then we skate back to Windermere. It's always a fun day and the skating loop is 12 km.

Read more here: Winter Guide to the Columbia Valley (Golden, Radium Hot Springs, Invermere - and beyond!)

Skate the Lake Windermere Whiteway this Winter

This story was written in partnership with Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. For more information on the resort please visit their website directly.