The
first European in the area was David Thompson. He, along with
several others, established the first trading post called Kootenae
House.
Invermere
is a lively tourist area, very popular with Albertans. Windermere
Lake is the center of summer activities and Panorama Ski Resort
is the focus for winter.
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City
Information
Accommodations:
Travellers can choose from hotel, motel, lodge or bed &
breakfast accommodations in the community of Invermere. There
is also a provincial campground north of the community.
Population:
2541
Elevation:
859 metres (2818 ft.)
Access:
Invermere is serviced by commercial bus lines or follow
Highway 95 south from Golden to the north end of Windermere
Lake. Highway 95/93 south takes the traveller to Cranbrook.
For
Information:
Invermere Visitor Info Centre
5A Street & 7th Avenue, Box 2605, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
Telephone: (250) 342-6316 (seasonal) or (250) 342-2844
Fax: (250) 342-3261