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The wetland also lies along the Pacific Flyway, so particularly large numbers of
ducks, Canada geese, and other migratory birds gather here in spring and autumn. The
northbound spring migration is celebrated with the Wings over the Rockies
( www.wingsovertherockies.org ), which is held in the second week of May. The festival
features ornithologist speakers, field trips on foot and by boat, workshops, and events
tailored especially for children, all of which take place in Radium and throughout the val-
ley. At any time of year, use the festival website to source the valley's best birding spots.
Goling
The Columbia River Valley supports many golf courses and is marketed around western
Canada as a golfing destination. Aside from the excellent resort-style courses and stunning
Canadian Rockies scenery, golfers here enjoy the area's mild climate. Warm temperatures
allow golfing as early as March and as late as October—a longer season than is typical at
other mountain courses.
The 36-hole Radium Resort is a highlight of golfing the Canadian Rockies, compris-
ing two very different courses. One of them, the 6,767-yard, par 72 Springs Course (250/
347-6200 or 800/667-6444), is generally regarded as one of British Columbia's top 10 re-
sort courses. It lies between the town and steep cliffs that descend to the Columbia River
far below. Immaculately groomed fairways following the land's natural contours, near-per-
fect greens, and more than 70 bunkers filled with imported sand do little to take away
from the surrounding mountainscape. Greens fees are $115 for 18 holes (discounted to
$85 Mon.-Thurs.). The resort's second course, the Resort Course (250/347-6266 or 800/
667-6444), is much shorter (5,306 yards from the tips) but tighter and still challenging. It
is nestled in the shadow of the Rockies to the south of Radium, circling the resort's other
facilities, which include accommodations, tennis courts, and many other exercise facilit-
ies. Greens fees are $65. Both courses have club and cart rentals, with the Springs Course
also home to a driving range and teaching academy.
Other Recreation
While golfing is the big draw at Radium, the village is also a base for Kootenay River
Runners (4983 Hwy. 93, 250/347-9210 or 800/599-4399), who offer white-water rafting
trips for $90 for a half-day trip and $138 for a full day. Transportation and wet suits are
provided, and the full-day trip includes lunch. This company also offers a more relaxing
evening float through the Columbia River wetland in large and stable voyageur canoes,
which depart at 5:30pm daily; the cost is adult $49, child $35.
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