About Invermere
Location
Invermere
is located in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia. Resting on the North
shore of Lake Windermere, which is a widening near the headwaters of the mighty
Columbia River. Invermere is the hub community for the Columbia Valley
between Cranbook and Golden, nestled between the Purcell and Rocky Mountain Ranges.
A picturesque community, Invermere is close to Kootenay National Park and
only
1-1/2 hours from Banff National Park and 3 hours from Calgary, Alberta.
Maps
Invermere, BC
• Columbia Valley
Population
and Demographics
BC Stats estimates 2006 permanent population at 3,002.
The Columbia Valley however has a large "shadow" population that explodes to between
20,000 to 30,000 in the summer months..
For current statistics on Invermere's
Demographics, refer to the following Community
Facts document (external link) by BC Stats which gives an overview of Invermere's
age distribution, labour force and income sources.
Airports
Commercial Airlines
Cranbrook, BC - south 1 & 1/2 hours along Highway
95
Calgary, AB - west 3 hours along Highway 93/95 and Highway 1
Light
Aircraft
Invermere Airpot (private) - at Highway 95 and Highway 801R
Public Schools
Invermere is serviced by the Rocky
Mountain School District and providing K to 12 education throughout the Columbia
Valley. The Rocky Mountain School District's main offices are in Invermere.
Post Secondary - College
The College
of the Rockies also has a campus in Invermere offering university credit,
vocational and continuing education opportunities. | 
