Valemount accommodations allow the visitor to explore this community located 278 km (173 mi.) east of Prince George at the north end of Kinbasket Lake. This town is the "gateway to Mount Robson, the Monashees and Cariboo Mountains". Walks and hikes, guided and unguided, fishing in both lakes and rivers, skiing, snowmobiling and wild life viewing are all available in the area. Logging and tourism are the mainstays of the local economy.