Buckle up for a jam-packed 24 hours in Kimberley. While it's not nearly enough time to soak up all of our magic moments, a full 24 hours here lets you dip your toes into our local offerings, and is sure to leave you planning your next (and longer) stay. Come as you are and join us for a morning, noon, and night full of Kimberley fun.

Morning

• Do - Downtown Discovering
  
  Hop on the first Train Tour of the day at Kimberley’s Underground Mining Railway to enjoy entertaining insight into Kimberley’s long and storied mining history. The train tours are family-friendly, and run at 11, 1, and 3pm from Thursday to Monday. Along with the train tour, round out the morning by exploring our downtown pedestrian core, the Platzl. Here you’ll find unique artisan shops, art galleries, and enough eateries and drinkeries to get your salivary glands ready for your next meal
  
  Tip: For those looking for some guidance in exploring our downtown core, check out our self-guided Platzl Tour

• Eat - Deer Park Diner
  
  Fuel up for your fast-paced day with a hearty breakfast and some friendly faces. While Deer Park Diner is newer on the scene, they have long kept our bellies full with sister restaurants Pedal & Tap and The Shed. Great news: their brunch venture is just as great. We love Deer Park Diner for their odes to classic breakfast favourites like their Full English, their spin on global favourites like their Shakshuka, and their always fresh takes on grab n’ go goodies like drool-worthy doughnuts, drippy ice cream cones, and yummy takeaway sandwiches

• Drink - Kickturn Coffee Roasters
  
  We get it, your time herre is limited. However, this is a place to slow down and ease into the morning. Not only does Kickturn have fresh-as-can be roasted beans, Kickturn is keeping things green and sustainable by forgoing takeaway cups altogether. Instead, patrons are encouraged to bring their own mug or thermos, or simply grab a spot indoors or out to enjoy a fresh brew while rubbing elbows with locals and visitors alike

Noon

• Do - Get Active Outdoors
  
  Kimberley has such a vibrant outdoor scene that hikers, bikers, climbers, water-sport aficionados, and anyone looking to just unwind and breathe in our beautiful forests will easily find their niche here. To get a good taste of Kimberley’s outdoor scene, we recommend a bike ride through the new adaptive trails in our Nordic Club, a hike to Dipper Lake in the Kimberley Nature Park, or some relaxing paddling or bird-watching at nearby St. Mary Lake

• Eat - Kimberley Burrito Grill
  
  Whether you place a take-out order to carry with you on your adventures, or opt to enjoy your Mexican-inspired fare on one of their sunny patios with a margarita in hand, we recommend a visit to long-time lunch spot, the Kimberley Burrito Grill. This place is known for their customizable menu and quick service, alongside their fun twists on recognizable favourites like burritos, quesadillas and churros

• Drink - Overtime Beer Works
  
  Cool down from your busy afternoon with some pre-dinner cheers at one of our local watering holes. On a sunny summer day, we recommend strolling over to Overtime for some Kimberley-brewed suds and a game of bocce with new and old friends on the sun-soaked outdoor space

Night

• Do - Markets and Music
  
  Here on a Thursday? Lucky you! Thursdays are when our seasonal Farmers’ Market takes place in downtown Kimberley. Head to Howard Street for farm-fresh produce, artisanal creations, and yummy food truck eats. Then, head over to Grist & Mash Brewery for their Thursday Night live music on the Pine Box Stage. Weekend visiting? Fear not! You can find plenty of musical fun with weekly lineups at Stonefire Pizzeria and Overtime Beer Works throughout the summer months

• Eat - Biscuit: A Place to Sup
  
  In the heart of our downtown Platzl, hungry visitors simply need to follow their noses to find flavourful, foodie fares that satisfy every pallet. Looking for a little more direction? We recommend heading to Biscuit: A Place to Sup. Biscuit describes themselves as, “a simple place for sometimes complicated things to be enjoyed casually by close friends, closer family, and perfect strangers.” Their commitment to using locally-sourced ingredients, paired alongside their rotating Happy Hour menu and daily drink features, make this cozy spot a great place to enjoy scrumptious sharing plates and creative meals

• Drink - The Hourglass
  
  Fancy a nightcap? Wander a few steps away from Biscuit to find Kimberley’s favourite lounge: The Hourglass. This elevated drinkery pairs craft cocktails and delectable small-plates with a comfortable environment featuring exposed brick, plenty of greenery, and an open patio that overlooks the pedestrian Platzl. Enjoy one or two of their seasonal sips and thank us later

• Bonus - Stay
  
  ​​​​​​​With only 1 night in KImberley, we suggest sticking close to our downtown core with a stay at the newly renovated Larix Hotel. This hotel resides in a charming heritage building that has ties to our mining history, and has been thoughtfully updated to offer 20 stylish, boutique rooms. Plus, as it’s only a few steps away from the Platzl, the Larix keeps you close to the restaurants, bars, shops, and local art galleries that give our community its distinctive character

Before You Go

Not so fast, bucko! Though your time here might be coming to an end, that doesn’t mean you can’t sneak a little more Kimberley sustenance into your trip before you depart. If heading south: grab some snacks from our favourite gas station/organic grocery store, Stoke Market (trust us), then head to The Timber Hitch in the south Kimberley neighbourhood of Marysville to grab a coffee for the road. If heading north: grab a Platzl coffee from the Beantree Cafe or the Snowdrift Cafe, then pop by Bread & Butter for a hand-milled treat or two.

Hint: Don’t forget to browse some of our seasonal itineraries to grab a little year-round inspiration. We hear 24 hours in Kimberley throughout the rest of the year is just as fun, too