The Fairmont Hot Springs Airport, CYCZ, is located in Fairmont Hot Springs in the Columbia Valley of British Columbia.
Fairmont Hot Springs, BC is home to Canada’s largest natural mineral hot springs, and is a year-round destination for visitors. It is nestled in the heart of the British Columbia Rocky Mountains and the stunning Columbia Valley.
The Columbia Valley is renowned for its stunning natural location and its hot springs.
The Columbia Valley is surrounded by the magnificent Rocky Mountains to the east and Purcell Mountains to the west, and home to the headwaters of the Columbia River and North America’s longest natural wetland winding through the valley floor.
Boasting a full-time population of approximately 7,500 permanent residents the Valley is also home to many second home owners, who along with year-round tourists, all enjoy the recreation and natural amenities the Columbia Valley has to offer.
The Columbia Valley has limitless offerings to all those interested in spending time in the Valley; pristine lakes and rivers, numerous parks and natural areas, outdoor recreation activities for every season and diverse selection of dining and cultural experiences. The Valley boasts nine 18 hole golf courses and four 9 hole golf courses.
There are opportunities for many water-based recreational activities including motorized and non-motorized boating with two lakes; Lake Windermere and Columbia Lake, as well as numerous smaller mountain lakes and rivers. In addition, the Valley has many hiking and biking trails for all ability levels and provides some of the best hang, para gliding and gliding opportunities in North America.
During the Winter months the Valley offers skiers the choice of two ski
resorts, Panorama Mountain Resort and family friendly Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.
The Valley’s frozen lakes are a hive of activity during the winter months with ice fishing, skating and cross-country skiing to name a few activities. In 2014 the Lake Windermere Whiteway was recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world’s longest outdoor skating trail.
The Columbia Valley is home to many small communities including Radium Hot Springs, Invermere, Windermere, Wilmer, Edgewater and Canal Flats to the south.