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ley, crosses a trestle bridge, passes through a tunnel, and stops at particularly impressive
mountain viewpoints and the original town site before arriving at Kimberley Alpine Resort.
Recreation
The Columbia Valley is one of British Columbia's premier golfing destinations, and while
most of the best courses are farther north, Kimberley is home to Trickle Creek Golf Resort
(250/427-5171 or 877/282-1200, greens fee $92-129) along the lower slopes of North Star
Mountain. The layout features huge elevation changes (such as the par-3 11th hole, which
drops over 20 meters/66 feet from tee to green) and rolling mountain scenery.
the Bavarian Platzl in Kimberley
From early December to early April, Kimberley Alpine Resort (250/427-4881 or 800/
258-7669, www.skikimberley.com , adult $70, senior $56, child $28) provides great skiing
and snowboarding on a wide variety of slopes four kilometers (2.5 miles) west of down-
town. Additional facilities at the resort include a mid-mountain terrain park, a cross-country
ski area, accommodations, and restaurants.