The Kimberley Nordic Club is an all-ages playground where fresh air, fun times, and perfectly groomed skate and classic ski tracks meet. Come for the expertly set trails and rich history of memorable Kimberley skiing, stay for the modern facility and plentiful hours of winter sunshine, then come back to ski under the stars on the 3km illuminated track come nighttime. Whether you’re here as a beginner with the whole family in tow, or looking to challenge yourself on more demanding tracks, there’s something for everyone here.

New to cross-country skiing? The Kimberley Nordic Club offers private, semi-private, and small group lessons to help build skills and confidence on the trails.

The Run-Down

Kimberley’s rich Nordic history traces back to our mining days, when recreational cross country skiing was enjoyed along the base of North Star Mountain. Following the construction of the initial Centennial trail, the trail system continued to expand and attract countless community members, visitors, and athletes over the years. Today, the Kimberley Nordic Club Trail Network is a first-class facility consisting of over 40km of groomed trails. The Club offers a variety of double-track and single-track trails that are great for both classic and skate skiing, and routes of varying degrees of difficulty and length. The facility here also includes a 1,200 square foot lodge with washrooms, and a racers’ warming/waxing hut.

• 30km of groomed double-track trails
• 6.5km of single-track trails
• A 3.3km lit loop for night skiing
• A 1km lit sprint loop
• Adaptive-friendly trails
• A modern, 1,200 sq. ft. lodge
• A racer’s warming/waxing hut
• Rental gear and day-passes available on-site

Note: A nominal fee is required for winter use, ski rentals are available on-site, and furry friends are prohibited from joining in on the adventure during the winter months.

Night-Skiing

One of our favourite Kimberley Nordic Club features is the 3km lit loop that can be enjoyed every evening once the sun goes down. From dusk to 10pm, the illuminated loop allows skiers to find a little peace and stillness, while maximizing time spent on the trails. Don’t forget to look up every now and then to catch possible glimpses of the Northern Lights and shooting stars high above. Psst… a little birdie told us that Night Skiing here can be enjoyed free of charge on the second Wednesday of each month.

Looking for more? Locals and visitors alike love our annual New Year’s Eve Torchlight Ski. During this event, torches light the way around the 3km night loop from 6-9pm. Admission is by donation during this event, with all proceeds benefiting the Junior Development Ski Team.

Know Before You Go

• Direction of Travel: always stick to the right on 2-way trails
• ​Passing: overtaking skiers should step out of the track into the centre lane to pass
• Right of Way: downhill skiers have the right of way
• Ski Tracks: never skate or herringbone on classic tracks. Uphill skiers should always herringbone in the centre lane. If you notice debris in the tracks, please clear it if possible. If you fall on a classic track, please repair any damage to the track before moving on
• Trail Signage: always read and obey trail signage
• Hills: never stop to rest at the bottom of a hill or in a blind corner. Provide as much reaction time as possible for downhill skiers
• Ski in Control: always ski within your ability
• Groups: always pass in single file when skiing in groups. On-coming skiers and faster skiers approaching from behind should always have clear passage. Groups of classic skiers should always ski single file within the tracks
• Trail Pass: visitors must purchase and display a trail pass at the ticket kiosk before skiing. All passes can be purchased at the Nordic Club Welcome Centre or online
• Rentals: gear rental can be arranged on-site at the Kimberley Nordic Club, or downtown at Black Dog Cycle & Ski
• Animals: dogs are prohibited from enjoying the Nordic Club Trails during the winter months. If encountering wildlife, please keep a safe distance and do not attempt to feed or touch the animals
• Use: the Nordic Club Trails are reserved exclusively for classic and skate skiing during the winter months. Fat bikers, snowshoers and hikers are asked to avoid the groomed Nordic Club trails throughout the winter, and enjoy the many other kilometers of trails in our other nearby Trail Networks instead

Bonus

In the summertime, the Nordic Club Trail Network transforms into a multi-use mecca for single-track and double-track seekers. These trails are free for public use outside of winter operations, and showcase some local favourite bike rides like the Magic Lines, Rainbow Rock Rodeo, and John Travoltage. Enjoy these trails on foot or by bike, or bring along the e-bike for a little assist on some of the Nordic Club’s bigger inclines. While adaptive riders can find fun along many of the machine groomed and double-track trails, conventional wheelchairs and strollers are not well-suited for the woodchip and unsurfaced trails. Additional trail and route information is available at the trailhead near the Nordic Club parking area.

DIRECTIONS to the Kimberley Nordic Club: Those staying near the Kimberley Alpine Resort can easily access the Nordic Club via a short walk, bike, or ski. From the Platzl, head 4km up Gerry Sorensen Way until the road becomes North Star Drive. Find the Nordic Club parking area at the end of North Star Drive.