What do people think of when they think of Canadians (besides hockey), they think of the word friendly.\u00a0 Canadians are known around the world for being a friendly bunch and Kimberley is one of the absolute best examples of this.\u00a0 At Kimberley, locals and repeat visitors are super passionate about what an amazing place this is, but they aren\u2019t going to be extra about it.\u00a0 If you ask, we\u2019re happy to let you in on our secrets, but if you don\u2019t ask, we\u2019re happy to let you figure it out on your own too. Wonderfully Non-Conformed<\/strong><\/p>\n Kimberley is not quite your average ski town \u2013 in some ways it is, however in many ways it\u2019s one and only of its kind in Canada.\u00a0 With its distinct European vibe, you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019ve travelled further than you probably have. Food & craft beer scene is on point<\/strong><\/p>\n For a smaller town, there is a ton of lit AF places to eat and drink.\u00a0 First of all, Kimberley has its very own brewery – Overtime Beer works, a Convenient<\/strong><\/p>\n A lesser known fact about Kimberley is that it\u2019s actually super convenient to get to.\u00a0 The Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) is located under a half hour away from the resort and has major carriers flying in, like WestJet.\u00a0 Many hotels also offer shuttles to pick you up, like Trickle Creek Lodge, Kimberley Alpine Resort\u2019s top Ski in\/Ski Out property. Low key popular destination<\/strong><\/p>\n In the ski resort world, there seems to only two extreme sides to the spectrum \u2013 super crowded, or deserted. \u00a0Well Kimberley has somehow mastered being blissfully in between.\u00a0 While there are a healthy number of visitors to the town at any given time, if you\u2019re skiing there\u2019s a good possibility, you\u2019ll hit a run or two and not see another soul and there\u2019s a great possibility you won\u2019t stand in a single lift line up. A better Romantic getaway<\/strong><\/p>\n Even better than Netflix and Chill? Romantic getaway seems to imply hanging out in your hotel room, going out for nice meals, spending quality time with your SO \u2013 and all of these are things you can do in Kimberley.\u00a0 But we\u2019re upping the romance game by offering you fun experiences with your bae too. All Seasons Adventure on fleek<\/strong><\/p>\n There\u2019s so much to do here, you won\u2019t have time in one trip (bruh\u2026.).<\/p>\n Pics or it didn\u2019t happen. Try these Kimberley adventures on for size<\/em> – Heli skiing, Night skiing, Snowmobiling, Cross Country Skiing, Skating, Hockey, Black Spur Ultra (fall), Round the Mountain (summer), Horseback Riding (summer), Hiking, Biking and don\u2019t forget golf\u2026so much golf!<\/p>\n The downlow on snowfall<\/strong><\/p>\n If after reading this whole list, snowfall is what it really comes down to when you you\u2019re your vacation choice \u2013 the best is still yet to come for Kimberley!\u00a0 Historically, we get most snow during our winter seasons between February and April.<\/p>\n Yaas.\u00a0 That is all.<\/p>\n ——–<\/p>\n There’s a reason this is the sign you see on the way into town.<\/p><\/div>\n Millennial Slang Help:<\/p>\n PSA – Public Service Announcement Photos; Mountain Man Cole, The Shed, Tourism Kimberley<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Now that we have your attention, it\u2019s time to give you the downlow about Kimberley.\u00a0 Don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t understand our millennial slang, we\u2019ll explain it all in due time. 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\nGet your Canadian on<\/em> \u2013 go to a Dynamiters Hockey game while in town, skate at the skating rink at Trickle Creek Lodge, Snowmobile \u2013 tours are run out of nearby Cranbrook.<\/p>\n
\nDo something different, Kimberley styles<\/em> \u2013 Check out the Ullr Dag fest, an annual ski burning ceremony as an offering to the norse god of snow.\u00a0 Visit the Cuckoo Clock in the Platzl (give it some coin and it will even yodel for you) or attend one of their newer festivals \u2013 the Medieval Festival (annually in July).<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/skikimberley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/tumblr_paqcbbtsSO1uv1f0do1_500.jpg\")
<\/a>craft beer lovers dream!\u00a0 Other Kimberley dining gems include The Shed, Pedal and Tap, Sullivan Pub and Buckhorn & Main Mountain Eatery.\u00a0 Of course, there are all the usual comforts as well like \u2013 Stonefire Pizza, Kimberly City Bakery, Britner\u2019s Fish & Chips, Burrito Grill (and more).
\nGet turnt<\/em> \u2013 at free apr\u00e8s live music at Stemwinder – weekly, The Shed in the Platzl, Overtime Beerworks (just beside the Platzl) and Friday night College nights at the ski resort.<\/p>\n
\nVacation Goals<\/em> \u2013 Fly & ski all in one day.\u00a0 This can be done at Kimberley since the airport is so close or if you miss day skiing, we have night skiing as well!<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nPro tip<\/em> \u2013 Check out Dorval.\u00a0 Dorval is a forever favourite run of our staff as most people ride right on by it!\u00a0 Our theory is everyone is too busy making their way to the Easter chair to notice this spot and pass it by, but next time we suggest you try it out!\u00a0 To get to Dorval, ski right of the intersection to Dean\u2019s Right and Ridgeway, some of the best attributes of Dorval are \u2013 it\u2019s one of the steepest runs on the hill and is only groomed once a week.\u00a0 One of the rarest experiences you\u2019ll have on this run is actually seeing another soul riding near you and if you do, there\u2019s a safe bet they work at the resort or grew up skiing there.<\/p>\n
\nCouple Goals<\/em> \u2013 try out twilight snowshoe tour at the top of the mountain, topped off by chocolate fondue in the Kootenay Haus.\u00a0 Or go on a Snowshoe S\u2019mores excursion, taking you around Trickle Creek Golf Course with a stop for a fire and smore\u2019s before finishing up.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nSlaying \u2013 Looking fresh or on point
\nRN – Right Now
\nall the feels<\/a> –\u00a0 A phrase used to describe something that makes you\u00a0feel good<\/a>; or having\u00a0good vibes<\/a>
\nExtra \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Over the top, dramatic behavior
\nOn Point \u2013 fleek (see below)
\nLit \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>When\u00a0something\u00a0is\u00a0turned up\u00a0or\u00a0popping
\nTurnt – Hype for a party
\nS.O \u2013 Significant Other
\nBae \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>A pet name that stands for\u00a0Before Anyone Else
\n<\/em>On fleek – refers to something that\u2019s perfect or on point.
\nBruh \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Another way of saying \u201cseriously?\u201d
\nYaas \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>An enthusiastic way of saying\u00a0yes<\/em><\/p>\n