Skiing holidays to
Kimberley Canada

Expert Opinion

"Great for families and those with perhaps a week or two's ski experience, Kimberley is perfect for a small, friendly and hassle-free ski holiday. Also works as a stop-off on a Ski Safari through the Rockies."

Our expert Rupert Hatfield

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Resort Scorecard

Beginners
8 / 10
Intermediates
7 / 10
Experts
6 / 10
Families
7 / 10
Nightlife
4 / 10
Village Charm
3 / 10
Affordability
8 / 10
Non Ski Activities
5 / 10
ResponsibleTourism
2 / 10
19 Dec 08 - 05 Apr 09
Season:
Cranbrook/ Calgary
Nearest Airport:
20 mins/ 4 hours
Transfer Time:
Transfer or Car Hire
Transport:
6,500 ft
Elevation:
2,465 ft
Vertical Drop:
1,800 acres
Ski Area:
5
Ski Lifts:
80
Runs:
38% advanced
42% intermediates
20% beginners
Grade:

The recent expansion of Cranbrook airport and better flight connections from the UK have hugely improved access to Kimberley, which is just 20 minutes from the airport.

The ski area is small at 1800 acres but has a good range of terrain with plenty for beginners and intermediates and some surprisingly challenging terrain accessible from the Easter chairlift.

The atmosphere is local and friendly and the cost of accommodation and skiing is very reasonable. There are one or two lively bars on the mountain, notably Kelsey's in the Marriot, and the Bavarian-style town of Kimberley nearby has further apres-ski options, many specializing in German dishes.

Accommodation includes a hotel and condos large and small all either ski-in ski-out or a short walk from the lifts.

Other resorts - Whichever route you take, you travel past other resorts on the way to Kimberley - so it is best visited as part of a multi-resort Ski Safari holiday.

Ski the Powder Highway 

There is a transfer on Wednesdays between the 16 January and 26 March linking the following resorts: Kicking Horse, Panorama, Kimberley and Fernie. This enables you to ski 2 or more resorts (depending on the length of your stay) without the need to hire a car.

   

   Kimberley Resort Offers 09/10

      Take advantage of resort offers and save!

      Lift Passes:
     

Buy 8 or more days and get 2 extra days free
(book by 01 Nov 09; not valid 19 Dec - 01 Jan)

Lift pass also covers Fernie
   
      Kids:

Kids 12 and under ski free 
(4 children per paying family)
Kids 5 and under ski free

 

Ski Extras  Small orange arrow SKI EXTRAS
Big discounts on Kimberley lift passes, rentals & ski school!
   
Ski Safaris  Small orange arrow SKI SAFARI
Combine skiing in Kimberley with other resorts on the same holiday.
   
Northern Lights Experience  Small orange arrow NORTHERN LIGHTS
Add a 2, 3 or 4 day tour in the Yukon to your ski holiday.



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