Kimberley
The JulyFest parade in Kimberley Picture by Gayle Etmanski-Slobodian
City of Kimberley The second highest city in Canada, at 1,120 metres, Kimberley is the classic mining town of the Rockies region. Its origins go back to the early 1890s when prospectors found chicamon stones, or money rock, on Sullivan Hill. This prospect resulted in the underground Sullivan Mine being developed. It produced lead and zinc ore for almost one hundred years. Named in 1896 after the famous South African diamond mine, Kimberley was incorporated as a city in 1968 and became the “Bavarian City of the Rockies” in the early 1970’s. After the mine’s closure in 2001 Kimberley’s natural beauty and amenities keep attracting people from all over the world to stay and play. Kimberley provides a mountain lifestyle that is hard to beat. At the heart of the community is the Platzl, a pedestrian area in the downtown core. Surrounded by quaint shops and restaurants in Bavarian-themed buildings, it is the focal point for the many festivals this city hosts. From Julyfest to the Arts on the Edge, there is hardly a week in Kimberley without a celebration of some kind. In recent years, the city has also put immense efforts into upgrading its infrastructure - especially sports facilities - to be inclusive of people with disabilities. For more information, see www.www. city.kimberley.bc.ca.
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