COVID-19 Updates
June 15, 2021 UPDATE: We are not in Phase Two of BC's Restart Plan
May 25, 2021 UPDATE:
We're gradually lifting restrictions on travel, as more people get vaccinated and COVID-19 cases go down.
Starting May 25, recreational travel is allowed within your travel zone.
Non-essential travel between BC's three travel zones remains restricted, with $575 fines in place. Check community travel advisories before you go!
Travel restrictions for non-essential travel between regions remain in place until at least June 15 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. Recreational travel in your region is allowed.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restart
Travel and COVID-19
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/travel/current#restrictions
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)
Respect communities
Some towns and communities who rely on tourism are eager to welcome visitors from their region.
Others might be hesitant to welcome visitors and people need to respect that.
If communities are welcoming visitors, support their small businesses when you can.
BC'S Restart:
Step 1: May 25, 2021
Travel:
Examples of what this may mean to you:
Recreational Travel within your zone. No non-essential travel between zones.
Recreational travel within your region is allowed. This includes travel for:
Vacations, weekend getaways and tourism activities
Visiting family or friends for social reasons
Recreation activities
If you have a BC Parks camping reservation in another region, you can reschedule or cancel for free at any time and get a full refund.
Step 2: June 15, 2021*
BC recreational travel, BC Transit, and BC Ferries, increased services as needed. (Head out on a week-long getaway to a BC Resort.)
Step 3: July 1, 2021*
Canada recreational travel. Host Family or Friends from out of province.
Step 4: Sept 7, 2021*
Canada Recreational travel.
Visit family or friends outside BC
*Earliest date
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restart
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 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
The Kimberley Underground Mining Railway is OPEN weekends!
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.
| Kimberley Underground Mining Railway | |
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Centre 64 - online only |
Kimberley Public Library |
Accommodation
| Hotel Kimberley | |
| Trickle Creek Lodge |
InnWest Kirkwood Inn |
| Polaris Lodge |
Chateau Kimberley Hotel |
| Mountain Spirit Resort | |
Dining/Restaurants/Pubs - (Updated June 16, 2021)
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Snowdrift Cafe -dining room, patio, take out (Mon-Sat) 9AM-4PM |
Bohemian Spirits - patio (Wed-Sat 4pm-10pm) |
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Stonefire Pizza -Dine in/patio |
The Shed- dine in, patio |
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Creme Cheese - Dine in, take out |
Sullivan Pub- Dine in, take out, patio |
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A&W- Dine in, take out |
The Old Bauernhaus -Dine in, Patio (Thurs-Sunday) |
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Subway - Dine in/take out |
Our Place - Dine in, take out, patio, delivery (8AM-2PM) |
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Grubstake Pizza - Take out, delivery |
Marysville Pub - Dine in, take out, patio |
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Bear's Eatery and Pie Factory - Take out only |
Burrito Grill- Dine in, patio, take out |
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Sushi N More - Take out |
Bean Tree Cafe - Dine in/patio (9AM-1pm, everyday) |
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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 - Dine in, patio, take out, drive thru |
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Pedal & Tap - Dine in, take out |
Koffee Kan - Dine in, take out, drive thru, patio
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Lickity Split - Take out |
Whiskey Jacks Pub & Smokehouse (Kimbrook Pub) -Dine in/take out https://wjsh.ca/ |
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Over Time Beer Works - Dine in, patio opens at noon- 7 days a week |
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The Nest - Dine in/patio |
Grist and Mash Brewery - Dine in/take out |
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 the weekend of June 12th |
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 |
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.