Valemount at a Glance
Valemount sits 120km (74.6mi) from Jasper
and is a charming alpine village situated on the western slopes of the Canadian
Rockies near Mount
Robson Provincial Park. Visitors can explore the Valemount
and Area Museum and Archives, which gives insight into the life and times
of the area’s settlers and contains a restored 1914 Canadian National Railway
station. See Chinook salmon spawn at the George
Hicks Regional Park, and view wildlife such as waterfowl, moose and beavers,
either unaccompanied or with trained guides at the Robert
W. Starratt Wildlife Sanctuary. Experience the local geography by walking
one of the many interpretive trails at the Valemount
Jackman Flats Nature Reserve and end the day with a meal at one of the town’s
dining establishments. Visitors can choose from restaurants that serve Korean,
Chinese, Japanese and more traditional Canadian fare. Golfing, fishing, rafting,
hiking and snowmobiling are just a few of the unlimited adventures that allow
outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the natural setting and spectacular scenery of
Valemount.
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