COVID-19 Updates
Travel restrictions for non-essential travel in B.C. are in place until May 25 to stop the spread of COVID-19 and variants of concern. Fines can be given to people who leave their region for non-essential travel. Stay local and stay in your community. Do not travel for non-essential reasons.
Under the EPA, an order restricting non-essential travel between certain regions of the province is in place until May 25 at midnight. This includes travel for:
Vacations, weekend getaways and tourism activities
Visiting family or friends for social reasons
Recreation activities
Travel regions
The order combines B.C.'s five health authorities into three regions of the province. Travel into and out of the regions for non-essential reasons is not allowed and is now prohibited by law. The regions are:
Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley (Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health)
Northern/Interior (Northern Health and Interior Health, including Bella Coola Valley, the Central Coast and Hope)
Residents from the Hope area can travel to Chilliwack for essential goods and supplies
Residents from the Bella Coola Valley and Central Coast area can travel to Port Hardy for essential goods and supplies
Vancouver Island (Vancouver Island Health)
Enforcement
The goal of the order is education and reminding people about travel restrictions.
If the restrictions need to be enforced, police can issue a fine. At the discretion of police, people not obeying the travel restrictions may be subject to a $575 fine.
Police will not be engaging in random checks. Periodic road checks may be set up at key travel corridors during times associated with leisure travel to remind travellers of the order.
People from outside the province who are travelling to B.C. for non-essential reasons can be subject to the same enforcement measures.
Additional measures
Additional measures are in place to support the restriction on non-essential travel, including:
Increased signage on highways and at border crossings reminding travellers of current restrictions
Hotels and resorts eliminating or cancelling bookings from out-of-area guests
BC Ferries
From April 23 to May 25, BC Ferries will:
Ask travellers if their passage is essential. Recreational travellers will be asked not to board vessels headed to a different region
If recreational travellers insist on boarding, they will be allowed to board and police will be notified
Suspend adding extra sailings during weekends, holidays and peak travel periods
Notify all travellers with reservations that the travel order is in place and allow cancellations free of charge
BC Ferries will continue to provide regular service to ensure commercial vehicle traffic and essential travel can be maintained.
Review essential travel information from BC Ferries
BC Parks reservations
If you have a camping reservation in another region, you can reschedule or cancel for free at any time and get a full refund.
For more info please visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/travel/current#restrictions
April 20, 2021 Update
As of Friday, April 23, the travel restrictions will be strengthened. B.C. residents and visitors will not be able to book accommodations or camping outside their local health authority. B.C. Ferries will stop accepting bookings for recreational vehicles. There will be a roadside checkpoint program to enforce the orders which will be released on Friday, and shall remain in place through May long weekend. For more info on the current status of travel restrictions please visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/travel/current
December 15, 2020 Update
For the safety of our staff and visitors, the Kimberley Visitor's Center has now shifted to remote operations. We will not be open to in person communication, but visitors can still call or email.
December 7, 2020 Update
To help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), BC’s public health officials have strongly recommended that all non-essential travel be avoided in British Columbia until midnight on February 02, 2021. This includes all social and recreational travel into, out of, and within British Columbia until the travel advisory has been lifted. For more information about the province’s travel advisory, visit the Government of British Columbia’s website.
If you have symptoms associated with COVID-19 or have been in contact with someone with a known case, we ask that you postpone your visit to Kimberley. We also ask that you follow health authority recommendations to keep yourself and others safe including wearing a mask, practicing social distancing, and regularly washing your hands.
The Kimberley Underground Mining Railway will be OPEN Victoria Day Weekend!
The following are currently OPEN for business but may have altered hours of operation. Please refer to their respective websites for specific information and offerings.
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Kimberley Public Library - curbside lending only |
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Centre 64 - online only |
Accommodation
| Hotel Kimberley | |
| Trickle Creek Lodge |
InnWest Kirkwood Inn |
| Polaris Lodge |
Chateau Kimberley Hotel |
| Mountain Spirit Resort | |
Dining/Restaurants/Pubs - (March 30 - April 20, 2021)
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Snowdrift Cafe - take out, patio |
Bohemian Spirits - patio |
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Stonefire Pizza - take out, patio |
The Shed - closed - opening in May |
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Creme Cheese - take out- |
Sullivan Pub- take out, patio available |
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A&W- take out |
The Old Bauernhaus - closed, opening May 6 |
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Subway - take out |
Our Place - take out, patio & delivery |
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Grubstake Pizza - take out, delivery |
Marysville Pub - take out and off sales |
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Bears Eatery - take out |
Burrito Grill- take out, curbside pick up |
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Sushi N More - take out |
Bean Tree Cafe - closed for a few weeks |
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Kimberley Kitchen- take out |
Grow - take out ( chocolate shop & mousse cakes) |
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Sinclair’s Catering - take out |
Timber Hitch - take out, drive thru |
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Pedal & Tap - closed - opening in May |
Koffee Kan - take out, drive thru, patio |
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Lickity Split - take out |
Kimbrook Pub - closed until May |
| Over Time Beer Works - take out, patio | |
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The Nest - take out & old fashioned car hops |
Grist and Mash Brewery - take out, patio coming soon! |
The following attractions are CLOSED until further notice:
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Kimberley Alpine Resort - Closed for the season |
Centennial Hall |
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Kimberley Underground Mining Railway - open Victoria Day weekend |
Marysville Arena |
| The Grey Creek Pass/The Great Trail |
For ongoing updates on the availability of trail access in and around Kimberley, visit
| Kimberley Parks/Recreation Areas | |
| BC Parks- open in |
How to get the most out of your trip to Kimberley, as recommended by Destination BC:
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1. Plan Ahead |
6. Support Local Businesses |
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2. Be Respectful |
7. Stay Apart, Stay Safe |
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3. Travel In Smaller Groups |
8. Leave No Trace |
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4. Spend More Time in Fewer Locations |
9. Be AdventureSmart |
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5. Pack The Essentials |
10. Be Calm, Be Patient & Be Kind |
If you have questions or concerns about how any of the ongoing COVID-19 developments may affect your experience in Kimberley, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 1-778-481-1891 or by email at ceo@tourismkimberley.com.