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Stories and trip ideas from Kimberley, BC including itineraries, local tips, and inspiration for your next visit. Stories from Kimberley Discover the moments that make every trip to Kimberley full-to-the-brim with mountain magic and surprise delights. From seasonal tales of fall foliage to adventure guides meant to quicken the pulse and get the adrenaline pumping, we’ve got stories for each and every traveller. Plus, we’ve got plenty of insider know-how to make your stay extra special and uber local. On our Blog Read on for our favourite Kimberley chronicles and hot local tips. Destination Platzl: The Ins & Outs of Our Iconic Downtown Core Read this Story Kimberley BC: A Good Place To Après Read this Story We’ve Gone (Cross) Country: Getting to Know the Kimberley Nordic Club Read this Story Everything You Need to Know About the Kimberley Alpine Resort Read this Story Autumn in Kimberley: 6 Reasons to Fall for Fall Here Read this Story Kimberley Coffee Culture 101: A Good Place To Be Caffeinated Read this Story A Bike Loop We Love: For the Expert Rider Read this Story The Hikes We Like: 10 Epic Treks to Tackle This Summer Read this Story A Bike Loop We Love: For the Beginner Rider Read this Story Soakin’ in Kimberley: The Ultimate Hot Springs Guide Read this Story 24 Hours in Kimberley: Winter Edition Read this Story Must-Do Kimberley: 8 Outdoor Adventures to Take This Year Read this Story Nightlife, Kimberley-Style: Skiing Under the Stars Read this Story Made in Kimberley: 13 Uber Local Gifts to Grab this Holiday Season and Beyond Read this Story Ktunaxa Homelands: The Creation Story of the Kootenays Read this Story A Bike Loop We Love: For the Intermediate Rider Read this Story Hit the Road: Scenic Sunday Drives in a Good Place To Be Read this Story 24 Hours in Kimberley: Summer Edition Read this Story Summertime is for the Kids: Fun, Sun & All-Ages Adventure Read this Story A Good Place to Feel Good: Health & Wellness in Kimberley Read this Story Camp Kimberley: Tent, Trailer & Backcountry Fun Read this Story A Good Place to Eat: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Kimberley BC Read this Story Hack Your Stay: 10 Tips for Making the Most of Your Trip to Kimberley Read this Story Ice Skating in Kimberley: Indoor, Outdoor, and Further Out Read this Story Winter Lovin’: Cold-Weather Dates in Kimberley BC Read this Story The Great Kimberley Gift Guide: Unique Finds & Local Mementos for Everyone on Your List Read this Story Spooky Season in Kimberley: The Best Haunts for Halloween Fun Read this Story Autumn Oars: Finding Fall Colours on our Local Waterways Read this Story Summer Lovin’: Warm-Weather Dates in Kimberley BC Read this Story Dog-Friendly Kimberley: Planning for Your Pet During Any Stay Here Read this Story 3 Cheers for Outdoor Beers: 10 Sunny Patios to Visit in Kimberley This Summer Read this Story The Best of Fests: 50+ Years of JulyFest in Kimberley Read this Story Waterfall Wonder: Our 6 Favourite Falls near Kimberley, BC Read this Story Give Peas a Chance: Veggie Eats & Vegan Treats in Kimberley, BC Read this Story Welcome to Golf Country: Why Kimberley Is Your Next Favourite Golf Destination Read this Story Our Winter Favourites: Outdoors Edition Read this Story Our Winter Favourites: Indoors Edition Read this Story Local Spotlight: A Look Into Kimberley’s Favourite All-Seasons Hike Read this Story A Good Place to Beer: Kimberley’s Craft Beer & Cocktail Guide Read this Story For the Love of Larch: Hiking through Kimberley’s Gilded Forests Read this Story Digging Deep in Kimberley: A Look into Kimberley’s Underground Mining Railway Tour Read this Story How We’re Finding Midweek Magic in Kimberley This Summer Read this Story Splash into Summer: 9 Swimming Holes We Love Near Kimberley BC Read this Story Wildflowers of Kimberley: Smell the Flowers in Southeastern British Columbia Read this Story For the Birds: A Guide to the Best Birding in Kimberley Read this Story No Skis? 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Read this Story Spring Itinerary: A 3-Day Itinerary for the Relaxed and Carefree Traveller Read this Story Spring Itinerary: 3 Days of Family Fun in Kimberley BC Read this Story Fall Itinerary: 3 Days of Autumn Adventure-Seeking in Kimberley BC Read this Story Fall Itinerary: The Relaxed Traveller’s 3-Day Guide to Autumn in Kimberley Read this Story Fall Itinerary: 3 Days of Family Fun in Kimberley BC Read this Story Spring Itinerary: 3 Days of Adventure in Kimberley BC Read this Story Kimberley Nature Park: The Makings of British Columbia’s Largest Municipal Park Read this Story The Adventurer’s 3-Day Guide to Cool Times and Hot Turns in Kimberley BC Read this Story A Chill-Seekers 3-Day Guide To Snowy Saunters And Warm Welcomes In Kimberley Read this Story The Carefree Family’s Guide to 3 Days of Fun in Kimberley Read this Story Summer Itinerary: A (Fancy-Free) Guide to 3 Days of Family-Fun in Kimberley BC Read this Story The Platzl: A Tour of Kimberley's Town Centre Read this Story Kimberley Trails: An Essential Guide to Trail Safety, Accessibility and Etiquette Read this Story Wheels Up for Biking Adventures Read this Story Freewheelin’ Families: A Kimberley Biking Guide for All Ages Read this Story Kimberley Trails: A “Further Out” Guide to Trail-Time Read this Story Kimberley Trails: Exploring within City Limits Read this Story Wet, Wild, Rapids: Making Waves on Kimberley’s Waterways Read this Story Flavours of Kimberley: A Food & Drink Overview of Our Yummiest Neighbourhoods Read this Story The Heart of the Matter: Fostering Spirit, Volunteerism and Community in Kimberley BC Read this Story From Kimberley, with Love: A Local’s Take on the Town Read this Story Farm-Fresh Eats, Artisanal Goods, and Market Provisions in Kimberley BC Read this Story Bully For You: A “Reely” Good Place to go Fishing Read this Story Happy Trails and Sunny Summits: Memorable Hikes in Kimberley BC Read this Story Kimberley’s History from Rock n’ Roll to Trailblazing and Trail-Building Read this Story Summer Itinerary: A 3-Day, Laid Back and Leisurely Guide to Cruising Kimberley Read this Story Kimberley Explained: Our Mining and Town Glossary Read this Story Summer Itinerary: The Adventurer’s 3 Day Guide to Kimberley Read this Story "Kimberley, it seems, attracts some of the best in humanity" - Thomas Maguire, Go Cranberley - @Tourism Kimberley Follow along, or share your own #KimberleyBC magic moments with us. 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The Platzl: A Tour of Kimberley's Town Centre Welcome to Kimberley! Before you embark on your big adventures, be sure to get your bearings first by enjoying a walking tour through our endearing town centre: the Platzl. While this tour can be completed during a short visit through town, we encourage you to take your time to really soak up the Platzl magic and appreciate all the small things that make our home so special. Let’s start by orienting ourselves to the “downtown” core. The Platzl is our pedestrian-only main street and the true heart of our community. It is easily accessed by strollers or wheelchair users and features a variety of shops, restaurants, arts, and Kimberley culture. At the far end of the main Platzl parking area, you’ll find the Kimberley Visitor Centre . Our Visitor Centre comes equipped with an electric vehicle charging station, public washrooms, and enough insider tips to set you up for success during your stay. Think of our “downtown” as a grid that consists of 2 intersecting streets and 1 traffic light. So, while you can get lost in your thoughts here, it’s pretty hard to lose yourself in any kind of bustle. Let’s begin our tour by starting at the Visitor Centre. From the front doors, you have a clear view of the back of the Platzl. Enter through the West end of the Platzl, step into the Kimberley Public Library on your left, and head upstairs to find the... Recommended Tour time: 2-4 hours 1. Kimberley Heritage Museum Embrace our spirit of discovery with a visit to the Kimberley Heritage Museum . This non-profit Museum is located on the top floor of the Kimberley Public Library and showcases local stories, historical artifacts, and a rotating feature exhibit. With over 10,000 artifacts and over 11,000 historical pictures, the Kimberley Heritage Museum is a must-see for any visitor. A small fee is required to enter the Heritage Museum, with all admissions helping to support the Kimberley District Heritage Society. Note: while the Kimberley Heritage Museum mainly focuses on the town history from the days of the Sullivan Mine onwards, the larger history of the region can be gained by a visit to the Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre at the St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino . This is a short 20-minute drive away from Kimberley and is a great side-trip to any stay here. After the Museum, cruise past, or stop in at, the The Drift Cafe , OU Olive Oils , and the Hourglass Lounge before getting a taste of Kimberley’s former flavour at the... 2. Happy Hans Cuckoo Clock Built in the 1970s by Bill Spence and Dick Bova, the Happy Hans Cuckoo Clock was constructed as a labour of love to help set Kimberley apart. While we have since shed our Bavarian ways, we still like to have a laugh, share a past memory, and clink beer steins with our beloved mascot, Happy Hans, every now and then. Put a loonie in the Clock to catch a glimpse of Mr. Happy Hans himself. From the Clock, hang a left in front of the Platzl Gazebo and stroll towards the North end of the Platzl. Check out shops like Healing Hollow and Tumbled Earth along the way, or stop for a bite at Stonefire Pizzeria or The Shed. Next, get ready to refresh at the…. 3. Platzl Water Feature Every saunter through the Platzl deserves a little water break. The Platzl Water Feature is a series of small fountains that operate throughout the warmer months. This feature offers kids, adults, and dogs alike a place to cool off in the heat of summer or catch some rays while cruising through the Platzl shops and restaurants. Splash in the cool water here, or grab a cone from La Lune Candy Shoppe to enjoy while seated on the rock features or benches alongside the water fountains. After stopping for a cheeky cool-off in the Platzl Water Feature, stroll through the North end of the Platzl and 70m up Deer Park Avenue to discover Kimberley’s artistic side at…. 4. Centre 64 Centre 64 is our arts and culture hub here in Kimberley. It’s a place to celebrate local, fine art exhibits, live entertainment, and creative workshops for kids and adults alike. The gallery here showcases works from a variety of local and regional artists and features rotating themes throughout the year. Entry into the art gallery is free or by donation, with all donations helping to support the non-profit Centre 64 Society. For those who love art, a visit to Centre 64 is well worth the inclusion into any Kimberley itinerary. Head back down Deer Park Ave., and turn left before re-entering the Platzl. Wander a couple of hundred meters down Howard Street for a quick rest, refresh, and view-taking at... 5. Overtime Beer Works and the Blue Stairs Overtime Beer Works labels itself as “an honest, modest, hard-working beer, more than a bit above average,” and honestly… we couldn’t agree more. Overtime is a place where the whole family (kids and dogs included) can meet to enjoy a local brew, a cold soda, or some takeout fare. Plus, we hear the bocce pit on the outdoor patio goes great with a pint in hand. Next to Overtime, check out one of the iconic staircases that dot Kimberley’s landscape. The “Blue Stairs” lead to Selkirk Secondary School, and also boast one of the best views of the Platzl and Kimberley Alpine Resort. Enjoy the short climb up to soak in the views, then head back down and help yourself to another pint. You deserve it. Head left out the doors of Overtime, but don’t cross the street just yet. A few steps down the road you’ll find the... 6. Kimberley Veteran Memorial Park What once was a former gas station, has now been converted into a beautiful green space that commemorates our veterans and their participation in the World Wars and peacekeeping missions. The Kimberley Veteran Memorial Park came to fruition in 2017 and has become a centrepiece in the community. This is a place to pause during your tour, have a seat, and soak up a little silence before reentering our vibrant Platzl. Next, cross Wallinger Avenue to enter the East end of the Platzl. Take some time to satisfy your inner child with a trip to the local candy shop, La Lune de Chocolat Candy Shoppe, or with a stop at Treehouse Toy Co. Enjoy a little retail therapy in shops like Moody Bee and Arrow & Axe along the way before exiting the South end of the Platzl and walking through the main Platzl parking area to gaze upon the.... 7. Mark Creek Mark Creek flows right alongside our downtown core and add some scenic beauty to our surroundings all throughout the year. Work began in 2012 to rehabilitate and naturalize the Mark Creek channel, and this town waterway has now become a favourite feature to gaze upon for locals and visitors alike. Hot tip: we recommend enjoying a classic cocktail on the Bohemian Spirits patio while enjoying the peacceful gurgle of the Creek beside you. Note: You may have noticed the impressive, wooden footbridges along the creek. These bridges were crafted by local builders Tyee Homes. In 2014, Kimberley was honoured with a Community Recognition Award in acknowledgment of our log bridges. This particular award is handed out to communities that demonstrate exemplary advocacy for wood use in public structures. Can you spot the 4 different bridges around town? 8. Looking For More? Our Platzl is a few, short steps away from other great experiences. Keep things cool and refreshing with a visit to Grist & Mash Brewery, or, stick to the Platzl to spend more time in our great shops and restaurants with visits to the Pedal & Tap, Grow, Talaria Footwear & Adornment, and The Grater Good. Fancy a hike or a bike? Grab a Trail Map from the Visitor Centre and explore our more adventurous side. Our downtown core is a short walk or bike-ride away from access into the Kimberley Nature Park, the Lois Creek Trails, or the Rails To Trails. Each of these trail networks offers opportunities to stroll, ride, or glide a little further into our big and beautiful backyard. Just outside of the Platzl you’ll also find favourite attractions like Kimberley’s Underground Mining Railway , Kootenay Rafting Co. and Kimberley Fly Fishing . These 3 activity providers deliver unique and memorable experiences that make any vacation here extra special and full of fun. 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