Kimberly is famous for its Bavarian-themed downtown, and its Platzl pedestrian mall, with cuckoo clock and wandering minstrels. The city is built on the slopes of Sullivan and North Star mountains, at an elevation of 1,113 metres (3,651 feet), and lays claim to Canada's highest city. The city is the site of the Sullivan Mine, the world's largest underground lead-silver-zinc mines.
Annual Events: Marysville Daze(June), Bavarian City Family Fund Day (June) Rock'n in the Rockies (June), Julyfest (July), BC Days (August), International Folk Dance Festival and Oktoberfest (September), Kimberly Country Fair (Spetember)
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Attractions
Bavarian City Mining Railway
Gerry Sorrenson Way
250-427-3666
Take a 20 minute narrated train rides on a narrow gauge mine track. There's also a miniature gold course. Daily 1 pm to 9 pm, July 1 to Labour Day. Admission charge.
Kimberly Heritage Museum
In the Platzl
250-427-7510
Exhibits explore the history of area mining, and also includes pioneer artifacts, sports items, ethnic displays, and rock collections. Open Monday - Saturday 9 am - 4:30 pm in July & August, and Monday - Saturday 1 pm to 4 pm the remainder of the year. Admission by donation.
Kimberly Ski & Summer Resort
Up Gerry Sorrenson Way
250-427-4881 or toll-fre 1-800-667-0808
This ski resort has downhill skiing form December through April on three mountainsides. In the summer a summer alpine slide lets you wisk down 1,233 metres (4,045 feet)
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