Kimberley Alpine Resort

Sunny, uncrowded slopes and a long lit night run.

Kimberley is a relaxed, sunny mountain above a Bavarian-themed old mining town, with 1,800 acres of cruisers and glades. Night skiing lights up the main run, and a new Tamarack Quad replaces the old double chair this winter. A good-value pick for families and intermediates, 20 minutes from the Cranbrook airport.

The mountain

Vertical drop

2,465 ft

Summit

6,500 ft

Skiable terrain

1,800 acres

Trails

80

Lifts

5

Average snowfall

150″ a year

Longest run

4 mi

Terrain mix

• Beginner 20%
• Intermediate 42%
• Advanced 38%

What’s here besides skiing

• Night skiing
• Cross-country
• Snowshoeing
• Fat biking
• Ice skating
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• ChristmasDec 26–Jan 3 (annual)Usually

  Holiday Night Skiing and Activities

  Nightly skiing under the lights, plus kids’ tent activities, face painting, ski bingo, a Powder Pig balloon parade and live music in the Stemwinder.

• New Year’sDec 31, 7–9 pm (annual)Usually

  NYE Ski Hill Bash & Fireworks

  Free, all-ages party in the resort plaza with fireworks at 9 pm.

• Opening dayMid-December (projected Dec 12)Usually

  Opening Day

  First chair, with bragging rights and a lunch voucher for whoever lines up first. The new Tamarack Quad is due to open this December.

• RaceFeb 26–28

  Fat Bike World Championships

  The fat-bike worlds come to Kimberley for the first time: a long weekend of racing, costumes and parties on the town’s 40 km winter trail network.

• Pond skimSaturday of closing weekend (annual)Usually

  Splash Pond

  Kimberley’s free pond-skim challenge. Wear a costume; the action starts around 1 pm.

Where to stay

• ski-in/ski-outTrickle Creek Lodge

  Ski-in/ski-out hotel with rooms and suites facing the slopes or the Rockies, and Buckhorn & Main downstairs.

  Slopeside
• condoMountain Spirit Resort

  All-suite hotel at the base with ski-in/ski-out access and a year-round heated pool and hot tub.

  Slopeside
• condoNorthstar Mountain Village Resort

  Townhome-style units on the slopes, each with a private hot tub. Good for groups and families.

  Slopeside
• b&bAlpenglow Bed and Breakfast

  Alpine-style B&B built by a German craftsman, with lots of woodwork and a central location in Kimberley.

  10 min drive

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Night skiing on the main run · At the resort

  The North Star Quad spins under lights over 2,100 vertical feet, nightly Dec 26–Jan 3 and on set evenings after that. Included with a full-day ticket during night hours.

• Kimberley Nordic Club · Upper base

  25 km of groomed double-track, 6 km of singletrack and a 3.3 km lit loop at the resort’s upper base.

• Trickle Creek multi-use trails · At the base

  More than 20 km of free groomed trails for fat biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, with rentals and tours at the resort.

• S’mores snowshoe tours · At the resort

  Guided two-hour snowshoe tours ending at a fire with hot drinks and s’mores, including a mountaintop route to the Kootenay Haus cabin. Book 48 hours ahead.

• Over Time Beer Works · 10 min drive

  Craft brewery and taproom in downtown Kimberley.

• Boulder Hut

  Helicopter-accessed backcountry ski lodge with a 15,000-acre Purcell tenure, for guided or self-guided touring weeks.

• Lussier Hot Springs · ~1.25 hr drive

  Rustic riverside hot pools in Whiteswan Lake Park, reached by a gravel road.

Après and nightlife

• Stemwinder Bar & Grill

  The resort’s main après spot in the village plaza, with live music some afternoons.

• Buckhorn & Main

  House-smoked ribs, rotisserie chicken and cocktails in Trickle Creek Lodge.

• Over Time Beer Works

  Kimberley’s brewery taproom, a short drive down to town.

Getting there

• Canadian Rockies International (Cranbrook) (YXC) · about 20 min drive
• Calgary · about 4.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps