welcome to kimberley
Our beautiful community is nestled in the Purcell Mountain Range with panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains and the scenic Kootenay River Valley. Kimberley attracts people from all walks of life - from young families to retirees, artists and entrepreneurs - who want to combine lifestyle with livelihood.
The world-class Kimberley Alpine Ski Resort, as well as the golf courses at Trickle Creek, Kimberley Golf Club and Bootleg Gap, are only a few of the recreational opportunities available. Outdoor enthusiasts love to explore Kimberley's beautiful forested river valley using the extensive trail network and nature park at the city's edge.
Kimberley's new Conference & Athlete Training Centre is the largest conference centre in both the East and West Kootenays and offers a state-of-the-art facility that is fully accessible as well as taking the lead in offering "green" conference options.
Kimberley has a vibrant arts and culture scene, including festivals such as the famous Kimberley International Old Time Accordion Championships, Arts on the Edge, JulyFest, and the Kimberley Music Festival. Shopaholics head directly for the Alpine-style Platzl, Kimberley's pedestrian-only retail area. Our social network includes an integrated health centre; primary, secondary, and post-secondary schools; retirement communities; and a very proactive volunteer base.
Come for a visit and stay for a lifetime!
How To Find Us
Kimberley connects with easy air and road access to western Canada and the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Kimberley is located on Highway 95A. It is slightly removed from Highway 3, one of the main east-west routes running west to Vancouver and east through the Crowsnest Pass into Alberta. Highway 95A runs north as the combined Highway 93/95 to meet the Trans-Canada Highway at Golden. By road, Kimberley is only 1 hour from the U.S. border, about 3.5 hours from Spokane (332 km) and approximately 4 hours from Calgary (392 km).
The Canadian Rockies International Airport is a 15-minute drive from downtown Kimberley. It offers daily flights to Vancouver and Calgary and has undergone a runway extension and expansion of the terminal area to accommodate larger aircraft from more distant North American locations.
Climate & Weather
A perfect mountain community, Kimberley is located in the Kootenay River Valley nestled in the Purcell Mountain range with the Rocky Mountains to the east. Situated in the East Kootenay Regional District of British Columbia, Kimberley enjoys an annual average of 2205.3 hours of sunshine and an annual average of 660 millimeters of precipitation.
Get the latest weather information for Kimberley at the Weather Network.
