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Where Is Kimberley, Canada?
The town of Kimberley can be found in the Kootenay region, along the Canadian Rockies of southeastern British Columbia. The closest reasonably-sized town is Cranbrook, 25 minutes south. Given its isolated location and distance to further attractions, Kimberley is best accessed via car. If you plan to visit for winter skiing or summer golfing, the Canadian Rockies Airport is located in Cranbrook, 13 miles away from Kimberley.
What Is Kimberley, Canada Known For?
Formerly a lead and zinc mining town, Kimberley is now a small, rural ski and golf resort destination. The town is tucked into an area completely surrounded by untravelled provincial parks — ideal for hearty hikers and campers to really get away into the backcountry.
A Quick Guide to Kimberley, Canada
- Kimberley Alpine Resort: A smaller, but serviceable, laidback ski resort, Kimberley Alpine Resort is equipped with three chairlifts, a T-bar, and 80 runs of varying difficulty. The lifts are open during summer weekends for hikers too. The best accommodations of all types are at the base of the mountain. Trickle Creek Golf Resort can be found near the base of the ski resort.
- Marysville Falls & Eco Park: Marysville Falls Viewpoint & Eco Park is on the south end of the Marysville neighborhood between the golf courses. It is an easy walk and a view of the falls pouring off the St. Mary River.
- Kimberley’s Underground Mining Railway: Take a short open-air train ride inside the Sullivan Mine and Power Plant where you will learn about the development and operation of the mine as well as the daily life of the miners. Tours at Kimberley’s Underground Mining Railway are best suited for adults and older children, which take about two hours and are often given by retired miners.
Popular Destinations Near Kimberley, Canada
- Radium Hot Springs: A developed hot spring facility 90-minutes north of Kimberley, Radium Hot Springs is tucked away in a tiny town with a handful of trails, campgrounds, scenic spots, and golf courses. There are a handful of accommodation options and restaurants, if you decide to stay. Fairmont Hot Springs — the town just south — has more primitive, natural hot springs, golf courses, ziplines, and a small ski area.
- Cranbrook: Cranbrook serves as the major commercial center of the region with a hospital, chain grocery stores, and budget accommodations. In addition to three golf courses on the outskirts of town, there is also a disc golf course and many hiking trails in Cranbrook Community Forest.
Best Neighborhoods in Kimberley, Canada
- Townsite: Townsite is the main commercial area near Kimberley Alpine Resort and Trickle Creek Golf Resort, offering many affordable eateries and shops on its southern end. It can be found along Spokane Street and Deer Park Avenue, in the middle of the Bavarian-themed pedestrian area called The Platzl. Most of the accommodation options in town are located at the base of the Alpine Resort.
- Marysville: South of the main town on Kimberley Highway, the quiet suburb of Marysville includes small, independent shops and is anchored on each end by Kimberley Golf Club and Bootleg Gap Golf Course.
Home-types in Kimberley
Kimberley has a variety of property types for you to consider when booking a trip. Here are the most popular property types in Kimberley:
Points of interests in Kimberley
Kimberley has several popular points of interest for you to check out when visiting the area. Here are the most popular points of interest in Kimberley:
- Kimberley Heritage Museum: 155 vacation rentals
- Kimberley Nature Park: 155 vacation rentals
- Platzl: 155 vacation rentals
- Kimberley Alpine Resort: 155 vacation rentals
- Kimberley's Underground Mining Railway: 155 vacation rentals
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