Before the snow transforms the golden hillsides of Kimberley, B.C., the striking region offers visitors a beautiful spot to soak up every last drop of fall. Sandwiched between two iconic mountain ranges (the Rockies and the Purcell Mountains), you really can’t go wrong with a visit here. Just ensure you’re up for a trek if you’re driving from Vancouver!
Whether it’s embarking on invigorating alpine hikes through yellowing trees, taking your time along nature trails at Kimberley Nature Park (the largest municipal park in B.C.), or checking out the local arts and culture scene, there’s something for everyone at this quaint mountain town.
According to Kimberley Nature Park Society, the 840-hectare nature park protects crucial wildlife habitat in the foothills of the Purcell Mountains. Together with the adjacent 200-hectare Horse Barn Valley Interpretive Forest, there are over 50 kilometres of trails through pockets of old-growth cedar trees, over rugged slopes and forested hillsides, and meandering through numerous ponds and babbling streams. And of course, there are plenty of scenic viewpoints lining each trail.
How to get there: Drive nine hours and 50 minutes from Vancouver to Kimberley via Crowsnest Highway/BC-3 E.
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