KIMBERLEY

📍Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser 💎 Hidden Gem 🏞️ Scenic Cruiser 🤙 Local's Favorite 7 Days on Epic RCR Rockies ☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: John Johnston · CC BY 2.0 · Photo details

Vertical drop: 2,465 ft
Skiable terrain: 1,800 acres
Avg snowfall: 150 in
Lifts: 5

Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

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YXC

Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International

About 20–30 minutes

arrival planning

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YYC

Calgary International

Allow a half-day journey

arrival planning

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC), near Cranbrook, is the close regional gateway: plan roughly 20–30 minutes to Kimberley. Calgary is a much longer road journey, so compare the total travel day rather than just airfares.

Choose between on-mountain accommodation and a town base around Kimberley’s Platzl. Arrange any airport or local transfer to suit your lodging, and check mountain-road conditions before driving.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury

Trickle Creek Lodge

lodge · Ski-in/ski-out with Kimberley Alpine Resort’s high-speed quad steps away

The high-speed quad is steps away, and the choice of rooms and suites lets couples and groups settle in right on the mountain.

Kimberley ski-in/ski-out staysRooms and suitesNear-quad access

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium

Mountain Spirit Resort

hotel · Ski-in/ski-out at the base of Kimberley Alpine Resort

Private decks or patios, ski lockers and a heated outdoor pool and hot tub make this a comfortable base for families and groups staying slopeside.

Ski-in/ski-out staysFamilies choosing multi-bedroom suitesPool and hot-tub access

♨️Hot Tub🏊Pool🎿Ski Storage

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, hot tub, pool, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

Compare a Kimberley town base with on-mountain accommodation. If travelling in a camper, choose a designated property that accepts your dates and vehicle, rather than planning around the day-use ski parking.

Accommodation alternatives in this guide include Trickle Creek Lodge and Mountain Spirit Resort. See the lodging cards for room types and booking links.

Compare lodging options ↗

Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

Pets are not permitted on ski runs or in lodge facilities. Kimberley is a pet-friendly town with several dog-friendly trails and accommodations.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →

Sources & planning context

Other names · Kimberley Alpine Resort, KAR

Compare the setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

Typically early December to early April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗

Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗

Official website: https://skikimberley.com/; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts: 5; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Summit elevation (ft): 6500; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Base elevation (ft): 4035; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Vertical drop (ft): 2465; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Skiable area (acres): 1800; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Runs: 80; Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Summer and winter destination: Yes; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter: Golf at Trickle Creek Golf Resort beside Kimberley Alpine Resort.; Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in): 150; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Travel guidance source ↗ · reviewed October 29, 2026; the guide uses broad planning advice

The resort lists 68 named runs and 12 glades. Its reported average annual snowfall is about 150 inches, a climate guide rather than a prediction for your visit.

Kimberley Alpine Resort — official hours information ↗
See the verified facts and dates listed above.
Kimberley Alpine Resort — Mountain Stats ↗
The operator publishes 150 inches / 400 cm as average snowfall.
Kimberley Alpine Resort — official homepage ↗
See the verified facts and dates listed above.
Green Fees | Trickle Creek Golf Resort ↗
Golf at Trickle Creek Golf Resort beside Kimberley Alpine Resort.

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

YXC

Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International

About 20–30 minutes

arrival planning

✈️

YYC

Calgary International

Allow a half-day journey

arrival planning

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

Choose between on-mountain accommodation and a town base around Kimberley’s Platzl. Arrange any airport or local transfer to suit your lodging, and check mountain-road conditions before driving.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury

Trickle Creek Lodge

lodge · Ski-in/ski-out with Kimberley Alpine Resort’s high-speed quad steps away

The high-speed quad is steps away, and the choice of rooms and suites lets couples and groups settle in right on the mountain.

Kimberley ski-in/ski-out staysRooms and suitesNear-quad access

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium

Mountain Spirit Resort

hotel · Ski-in/ski-out at the base of Kimberley Alpine Resort

Private decks or patios, ski lockers and a heated outdoor pool and hot tub make this a comfortable base for families and groups staying slopeside.

Ski-in/ski-out staysFamilies choosing multi-bedroom suitesPool and hot-tub access

♨️Hot Tub🏊Pool🎿Ski Storage

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, hot tub, pool, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

Pets are not permitted on ski runs or in lodge facilities. Kimberley is a pet-friendly town with several dog-friendly trails and accommodations.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →