The Basics

Population

1,339

Average Age

48

Typical Assessed Value

$530k

Hospital

Invermere · 15 min

Nearest Airport

Cranbrook · 1 hr 45 min

Setting

Kootenay Park gateway · hot springs & golf

Population & age: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. Typical home value: single-family median assessed value, BC Assessment 2026.
Hot springs and proximity to golf and skiing are the main attractions in Radium. The commercial facilities close to the highway draw crowds all summer and skiers during the Christmas season. Condos are abundant for lock-and-leave second-home owners and recreationists on longer stays. Dramatic mountains and regular wildlife visitors define the sense of place. The climate is dry, with hot summers and colder, low snow winters. For people who don’t mind short drives in exchange for more affordable, compact lifestyles.

Distances: to Nelson — 265 km | 3 hr 10 min; to Cranbrook — 145 km | 1 hr 45 min; to Calgary — 259 km | 2 hr 50 min
Good to know

Honest Trade-offs

If you are drawn to…

  • Compact, resort-style housing and culture.
  • Scenic setting, frequent wildlife and great birding.
  • Affordability that is not available in larger centres.
  • Golf courses, hot springs, ski resorts.

Challenges to be aware of…

  • Schools, the hospital and most services are 15 minutes away.
  • Large properties and privacy are scarce.
  • High season traffic and crowds are significant.
  • Employment is largely seasonal or remote-based.
Everyday Life

Daily Living

Healthcare

  • No hospital in the village. Invermere & District Hospital is ~15 minutes south — acute care, laboratory and 24-hour emergency (7 days a week) — with a full range of medical clinics in Invermere.
  • Dental, pharmacy and vet services are mainly in Invermere, a short drive away.

Education

  • There are no schools within the village; the district buses students to nearby schools (SD6).
  • Elementary options: Edgewater Elementary (~10 min north), and Eileen Madson, A. Laird and Windermere elementaries (~15–16 min south). The high school, David Thompson Secondary, is in Invermere (~15 min south).

Getting around

  • Radium sits at the junction of Highway 95 and Highway 93 — the southern gateway to Kootenay National Park (Highway 93 north runs to Banff). Invermere is ~15 min south; everyday shopping is ~11 min.
  • The nearest commercial airport is Cranbrook (~1 hr 45 min); Calgary is ~3 hr through the national parks. The valley floor is mild in winter, but the park route north is mountain driving — check closures.

Recreation

  • The Radium mineral pools (Parks Canada) and the Radium and Springs golf courses are the signature draws; Panorama Mountain Resort is ~35–40 min for downhill skiing.
  • Kootenay National Park trails begin at the village; the Columbia Wetlands offer paddling and birding; Lake Windermere (~20 min) adds lake boating, and Purcell backcountry sledding is close.
How far to…

Distances

Invermere

15 min

hospital & high school
Panorama

35–40 min

ski resort
Cranbrook

1 hr 45

airport
Calgary

259 km

2 hr 50 min
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Community Information

A curated collection of useful tidbits of information. 

The Basics

Population

8,338 (2021)

Average Age

45 (2021)

Average Home Price

$443,076

Community Site

Education, Healthcare, and Transportation


Education
Healthcare
The Castlegar Health Centre is a vital part of the Castlegar community. The centre provides much-needed emergency services, x-ray and medical lab services to local residents and Area I and J of the Central Kootenay Regional District.

Transportation
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