Elope in Kootenay
Trade the expected for the extraordinary. Kootenay is made for couples who want their day to feel like a true adventure — steaming hot springs hidden in alpine valleys, rugged ranges that stretch to every horizon, and wild mountain lakes that mirror the sky. I will be there to document it all honestly: the wind in your hair, the laughter between your vows, and the quiet moments no one else sees.
Why Kootenay
Hot springs — Say your vows then soak in natural thermal pools surrounded by peaks. The most relaxing elopement day imaginable.
Alpine valleys — Deep, wild valleys with turquoise lakes and old-growth forest that feel undiscovered.
Rugged ranges — The Purcells, Selkirks, and Monashees deliver jaw-dropping mountain drama without the crowds.
Off-the-beaten-path — This is BC's wild interior, where adventure still feels authentic and the stars fill the sky.
When to Go — July through September brings the best alpine access and warmest hot spring evenings. Winter elopements are for the truly bold: steaming pools in falling snow, empty valleys, and a real chance of powder.
The Yanick Lesperance Experience — a complete turn-key elopement.
Picture this: you choose the destination of your dreams. Yanick Lesperance takes care of everything else — flights, hotel, secret locations, planning, guiding, photography and film. One call, one experience, zero stress. This isn't a photoshoot. This is the Yanick Lesperance experience — the adventure you'll be telling your grandchildren about. Curious what's possible? Let's talk.