Valemount
CanadaCA
Village in British Columbia, Canada
Valemount is a village municipality of 1,052 people in east central British Columbia, Canada, 320 kilometres (200 mi) from Kamloops, British Columbia. It is between the Rocky, Monashee, and Cariboo Mountains. It is the nearest community to the west of Jasper National Park, and is also the nearest community to Mount Robson Provincial Park, which features Mount Robson, the tallest mountain in the Canadian Rockies. Outdoor recreation is popular in summer and winter—hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, mountain biking and horseback riding are common activities. Valemount is one of 14 designated resort municipalities in British Columbia.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,021
- Coordinates
- 52.833, -119.252
- Timezone
- America/Edmonton
Overview of Valemount
Valemount belongs to Canada and has the feel of a village. Records put its population near 1,021. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Its strongest draws are adventure. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Valemount
Adventure in Valemount
(1)Our data lists Climbing as adventure options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Valemount's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Valemount
April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Canada plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to America/Edmonton on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Valemount that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Valemount known for?
- Travellers associate Valemount with adventure. It sits in Canada and counts about 1,021 residents.
- What can you do in Valemount?
- Valemount is tagged with Climbing, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Valemount?
- April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Valemount located?
- Valemount belongs to Canada, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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