Bigfork has been distinctly honored
with designations in the following publications: The 50 Great Towns in the West,
100 Best Small Art Towns, The Great Towns of America, and National Geographic
Guide to Small Towns Escapes.
Bigfork was founded in 1901, about
the time the hydroelectric plant at the mouth of the Swan River was built to
supply electricity for Kalispell. The electric company is still here where water
from the river is diverted to a higher level, then dropped through turbines to
generate power. It is an exceptionally lovely, upscale, year-round resort
village that is brimming with art galleries, fine restaurants, golf, high-end
boutiques, and live theater.
Bigfork is located on the Flathead Lake in the center of an outdoor enthusiast’s
paradise with plenty fishing, boating and hiking opportunities to enjoy. Located
in the community is the impressive and challenging Eagle Bend Golf Course.
The Bigfork Summer Playhouse is considered one of the Northwest’s finest
repertory theaters. It is located in a modern, airconditioned theater structure
seating 450 people. The fast-paced, light singing, dancing and acting provide
great family entertainment. The Broadway musicals which are presented Monday
through Saturday feature some of the most outstanding young talent in the
country. Past performances include Fiddler on the Roof, My fair Lady, Sound of
Music, Annie Get Your Gun and the Music Man.
Bigfork is the gateway to the 91-mile Seeley-Swan Highway, MT 83. ‘The Swan’
runs between two majestic mountain ranges, past pristine lakes and heavily
wooded slopes.
Tourism and cherry orchards now support the local economy.
Information provided by Virtual Montana.com
