Nestled between the towering peaks of the Purcell and Rocky Mountains, this day-use area provincial park is situated at the north end of 15 kilometres long Windermere Lake.

A broad, sandy beach backed with open, grassy play areas offers pleasant surroundings for families who enjoy lakeshore recreation. Windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming are popular activities. There is an adventure playground and a volleyball court.

This 14 hectare park is maintained by BC Parks and was established March 1, 1979. Storage of buoys and moorage of watercraft overnight within James Chabot Provincial Park is prohibited. The park boundary extends 100 metres into Windermere Lake from the high water line. Equipment found to be stored overnight in the park will be removed and owners will be subject to a fine. For more information contact BC Parks in Cranbrook, BC at 250 489-8540. It's located 3 km off Highway 93/95 at the Invermere access road. The park is situated 2 km from Invermere town center.

The area now known as Althamer and the north end of Lake Windemere, were know to have sustained large numbers of First Nations encampments (pre-colonial Period). These settlements were frequented during salmon runs along the Columbia River. The runs are now extinct because of dams on the lower reaches of the river. The park is located within close proximity to the salmon beds along the Columbia River, known traditionally as “Kwataqnuk”, meaning “where the water leaves the lake.”

This park is Accessible and family friendly. Between the hours of 7am-noon there is hardly anyone visiting and the area is quite serene during those times. 2pm-4pm has bustling attendance around the area, especially on the sunniest days. This is a great stop no matter when you choose to attend.