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| Cominco
Gardens |
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Surrounded by a canopy of mature trees,
Kimberley Cominco Gardens creates a beautiful backdrop for weddings, graduations, and special occasions. Set on 5 hectares with over 48,000 colorful flowers in bloom,
the gardens provide ample opportunity for great pictures, & exploration for guests. You'll see and smell giant dahlias, also known as "dinner plate dahlias," an extensive
display of perennials such as Canterbury bells and foxglove as well as over 16,000 annuals that include Livingston daisies, marigolds and petunias. Cominco Gardens has
long been a favorite among visitors to Kimberley.
Call (250) 427-5160 to book your special wedding day. |
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Bavarian City
Mining Railway
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Nestled in the Rocky Mountain Trench in the
East Kootenay Region of B.C. is the City of Kimberley; the home of the historic Sullivan Mine and the Underground Mining Railway. The Kimberley Underground Mining Railway
is owned and operated by the Sullivan Mine and Railway Historical Society. The Kimberley mining railway has been in existence, in one form or another, for 25 years and has
developed into a unique tourist attraction.
Visit us and ride the rails through the beautiful Mark Creek valley as you listen to the history of Kimberley and the Sullivan Mine. Experience life as a miner at the underground Interpretive
Centre. Participate in our mining show and be exposed to working mine equipment. Enjoy spectacular scenery and the occasional wild life as you travel to the Kimberley Alpine Resort. After a
brief stop at the Resort Station you can learn more about Kimberley as you continue back to the Downtown Station.
Explore the Orpheum Theatre, the North Star Schoolhouse, the Miner’s Cabin, the Powerhouse, and the Caboose as part of your adventure into history.
Visit: www.kimberleysundergroundminingrailway.ca for more information. |
| The
Platzl & Cuckoo Clock |
The
Platzl is a pedestrian mall in the downtown centre. Modelled
on a Bavarian theme, the Platzl combines unique shops with an
European village atmosphere. Visitors may see a wandering accordionist
performing, the town mascot Happy Hans, and one of the Platzls
most popular features the large free standing Cuckoo Clock in
North America. Within the Platzl area, the Kimberley Heritage
Museum details some of the important moments in Kimberleys
history, and after all the shopping and sightseeing, the visitor
can relax with a cool drink at one of the many restaurants which
offer both indoor and outdoor service. |
| Marysville
Falls & Mainstreet Marysville |
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Marysville
is located just a short 10 minute drive south of Kimberley.
The gateway communitys Mainstreet houses
unique shops and cafes. Marysville Falls is just a short walk
from off the highway. Take the easy accessible wooden walkway
to the 100 ft waterfall. Remember to bring your camera, the
view is breathtaking.
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| Centre
64 |
Located
½ block up from Kimberleys Platzl is Centre 64,
Kimberleys Art Gallery. Throughout the year the Gallery
schedules local exhibitions and theatre performances. For a
detailed description of each event, please check out the listings
under Events |
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