Kimberley (British Columbia)

Kimberley was named in 1896 after the Kimberley mine in South Africa. From 1917 to 2001, it was the home to the world's largest lead-zinc mine, the Sullivan Mine. Now it is mainly a tourist destination.
The city has the "largest freestanding cuckoo clock in Canada".

Kimberley sits along Highway 95A between the Purcell and Rocky Mountains.
The nearest airport is in Cranbrook.

• Platzl

  address: at the end of Spokane St
  The Bavarian-themed pedestrian street at the centre of town. Take in the atmosphere or view the large cuckoo clock where the town mascot, Happy Hans, pops out every hour.

• Cominco Gardens

  phone: +1 250 427-5160
  address: 290 Rossland Blvd
  Gardens with almost 50,000 flowers and a nice hilltop view.

• Kimberley's Underground Mining Railway

  address: 111 Gerry Sorenson Way
  Features a 750-foot-long (230 m) underground mining interpretive centre complete with operational 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge railway equipment. Ride the rails through the Mark Creek valley as you listen to the history of Kimberley and the Sullivan Mine. Experience life as a miner at the Underground Interpretive Centre. The mining show demonstrates working mine equipment. Spectacular scenery and the occasional wild life en route to the Kimberley Alpine Resort. After a brief stop at the Resort Station you can learn more about Kimberley as you continue back to the Downtown Station.

• Kimberley Arts at Centre 64

  phone: +1 250-427-4919
  address: 64 Deer Park Ave
  Fine art exhibitions, live performances, workshops year-round, art gallery, theatre, dance studio, fibre arts room and ceramics studio.

• Kimberley Alpine Resort

  phone: +1 250 427-4881 (general line), +1 250 427-1333 (snow report)
  address: at the end of Gerry Sorenson Way
  Mid-sized ski resort with three chairs and a T-bar and 750 meters of vertical (2,465 feet). Lifts are also open on weekends in the summer for hiking and sightseeing.

• Trickle Creek Golf Course

  phone: +1 250 427-5171 (general line), +1 250 427-3389 (tee times)
  address: 500 Stemwinder Dr
  One of the best "mountain" golf courses in BC.

• St. Mary's Alpine Provincial Park

  address: Dewar Creek Road
  9,146 ha. Numerous lakes and tarns are tucked against rugged granite cliffs and surrounded by tundra and lingering snowfields. Seven creeks drain the lakes, resulting in numerous waterfalls and cataracts, some as much as 150 m in height. Experienced hikers, willing to expend considerable effort in bushwhacking and route finding should visit this protected area where few if any people will be encountered. Backcountry camping is allowed in the park. When toilets are not available, bury human waste at least 15 cm in soil and 30 m from water. To ensure drinking water is safe, it must be boiled for at least 5 minutes. Practice "no trace" camping ethics.

• Mountain bike "around the mountain"This is a 20-km open access mountain bike train

Recreational pursuits include world-class skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, fishing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, biking, hiking and golfing on championship golf courses.

• Old Crow Emporium

  phone: +1 250 417-9982
  address: 275 Spokane St
  Antiques and consignment booths

• The Old Bauernhaus Restaurant

  phone: +1 250-427-5133
  address: 280 Norton Ave
  German food.

• Nina's Hillside Garden

  phone: +1 250-427-4681
  address: 440 Spokane St
  Beautiful gardens, homemade soups and sandwiches.

• Our Place

  phone: +1 250-427-3739
  address: 290 Spokane St
  Breakfast and lunch diner. Gluten-free choices.

• Pedal & Tap

  phone: +1 250-427-3325
  address: 215 Spokane St
  Extensive beer, wine and drink menu. All of their wines are BC VQA and vineyard direct. Good menu, including vegan selections.

• Kimberley Riverside Campground

  phone: +1 250 427-2929
  address: just off of St. Mary's Lake Rd
  Serviced and tenting sites with convenience store, laundry, showers and pool. On the river with nice mountain views. Open from mid-May to mid-October.

• North Star Motel

  address: 8826 BC-95A
  Free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning, hot tub, non-smoking rooms, family rooms.

• Trickle Creek Lodge

  phone: +1 250 427-5175
  address: 500 Stemwinder Dr
  Rooms range from studios to three bedroom suites and come with kitchens and fireplaces. It's close enough to the slopes for ski-in, ski-out in the winter.