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Kimberley, British Columbia

Affectionately known as the Bavarian City of the Canadian Rockies, Kimberley is a four season destination that combines an old European flair with outstanding Western Canadian hospitality, exciting festivals, beautiful scenery and endless outdoor activities.

Nestled in the Southeastern corner of British Columbia, Kimberley is a four-hour drive from Calgary, Alberta and Spokane, Washington or just a fifteen minute drive from the Canadian Rockies International Airport.

While the focal point in the winter is Kimberley Alpine Resort, a family oriented ski resort with 1,800 in-bound ski-able acres and 80 marked runs, Kimberley has garnered a reputation as one of Canada’s premier golf destinations with numerous nationally ranked layouts, and features an exceptional in-town network of trails for cross-country skiing, hiking and biking. For adrenaline junkies and adventurists, Kimberley offers a vast array of other outdoor activities including white water rafting, snowmobiling, dog sledding and even dinner in an igloo.

While in Kimberley

Kimberley has beautiful natural attractions and over 100 kilometres of multi-use trails from which to access and enjoy them.  At 800 hectares, it's Nature Park  is one of the largest municipal parks in Canada and features a diverse landscape of hills, ridges, valleys and plateaus. A stroll through the picturesque pedestrian-only Platzl shopping area brings you to delightful boutiques and restaurants. In the southernmost area of town is Marysville with its own unique mainstreet shops and restaurants.

Kimberley has maintained a friendly, small town atmosphere. The people who live here demonstrate great community spirit with their active volunteerism and participation in community festivals and events. Outdoor enthusiasts can participate in a wide variety of recreation opportunities in Kimberley and the surrounding area including world-class skiing at the Kimberley Alpine Resort and on the Nordic trail system , fishing in the many mountain lakes, streams, and rivers, river rafting, cycling, mountain biking, hiking the Purcell or Rocky Mountains or golfing one of Kimberley 's three championship golf courses. There are natural hot springs , a new Aquatic Centre and a full complement of sports, recreational and cultural programs for all ages.

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