Education and training in East Kootenay F, British Columbia
Columbia Valley Search and Rescue
In short
Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) maintains a response capability for ground and inland water search and rescue, swiftwater rescue, organized avalanche response, rope rescue, and mountain rescue with operations on the traditional territory of the Shuswap and Ktunaxa people.
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Safety from harm, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work
- Where
- 1627 BC-93, Windermere, BC V0B 2L2
- How to reach
- (250) 342-0600 · info@columbiavalleysar.ca · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
Services from this organization
Columbia Valley SAR - Education
Columbia Valley Search and Rescue
- 3.6 km from centre
- Website checked March 2026
About this organization
Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) maintains a response capability for ground and inland water search and rescue, swiftwater rescue, organized avalanche response, rope rescue, and mountain rescue with operations on the traditional territory of the Shuswap and Ktunaxa people. Members are volunteers from all backgrounds, including the general public, firefighters, paramedics, mountain guides, recreationalists, and even a search dog handler.
The team and its equipment are based in Windermere, co-located with the Emergency Operations Center adjacent to the Windermere Fire Hall. SAR members respond to emergencies from all over the Columbia Valley as far away as the Brisco area in the north, to Panorama and south beyond Canal Flats.
How do I get in touch?
Call (250) 342-0600, email info@columbiavalleysar.ca, or use the website.
- Phone
- (250) 342-0600
- info@columbiavalleysar.ca
- Website
- http://columbiavalleysar.ca/
Listed in East Kootenay F, British Columbia.
1627 BC-93, Windermere, BC V0B 2L2
1627 BC-93, Windermere, BC V0B 2L2East Kootenay F, British Columbia
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