How this Mining Town became a tourist haven

How this Mining Town became a tourist haven - Kimberley, BC

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Kimberley, BC is an awesome little town, just outside of Cranbrook. Kimberley is an outdoor adventure haven, for mountain biking, hiking, fishing, rock climbing, rafting etc. Whether you're staying in town, or up on Kimberley Alpine Resort, you'll find fun and adventure everywhere. And wildlife too!
We stayed at the Trickle Creek Lodge and loved the outdoor pool and hot tub for the end of the day.
I recommend Kimberley, BC to anyone that wants to experience the cute small town feel of an outdoor town in British Columbia.
The slogan for Kimberley, BC is "a good place to be".
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@theadepaoli9732 6 ай бұрын

I was raised in Kimberley, my parents were too. Moved away over the summer and as of late have been rather missing it. Thank you for giving my town the appreciation it deserves. I've been missing home and you did such a good job of showing everything that is to be missed. Every shot I knew where it was and it made me feel like I was home. Thank you.

@TM-qj4yr Жыл бұрын

Wow Kimberley is so beautiful. Thanks for showing us all that BC has to offer.

@iiRodeoclownii 2 жыл бұрын

I went Snowboarding in Kimberley in 2006 (i'm from the Uk) and it was such a nice place! we couldnt believe how cheap it was and how friendly all the locals were to outsiders! I'd love to go back again one day :)

@cathymcnair8404 4 жыл бұрын

My home town! Wouldn't want to live anywhere else.. beautiful scenery, friendly people..Gotta love it! :)

@JakeMcIvor 4 жыл бұрын

0:53 Mr. Uhll! Best. Music. Teacher. Ever. And a hell of an accordion player...

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

No way! So cool! I ran into him again later in the day and had a good time talking with him.

@WillEdmond 4 жыл бұрын

I got a lot to see when I come back! Mannnnn. I like you and Jess together. I see an entire series with y’all.

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, buddy! You’re welcome anytime!

@rustykatt3870 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, your comment of please come see Kimberley before it changes, is so true. Most of the Bavarian restaurants have closed (there is still one which is run out of a transported German barn- great food). Hubby and I came to Kimberley for years (30 likely). We miss the Platzle's Mozart House Inn (food and lodgings at a decent price), the Gasthaus and Chef Bernard's restaurant. Unfortunately the Bavarian theme seems to have lost the support of the city, and we miss it. The Accordion Festival also ended after 39 years. Yes, I think there have been other festivals. I'm not sure if they have been as successful as the Accordion one. We have not come for a few years. BUT, the people's friendliness and sense of being away from things, will draw us back I'm sure. Thanks for the video!

@stephanieschwarz4069 3 жыл бұрын

Well it's good to know that the city has changed, I was planning on taking the family there to see little Bavarian ..but I guess not .

@JK020489 Жыл бұрын

Cookie dough and chocolate peanut butter?!? A man speaking my love language

@brigittefranyo589 4 жыл бұрын

OK You need to come back for the ski season!! Our Alpine Resort ROCKS!!

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Brigitte! I’d love to! When’s the best time to ski? January? February?

@brigittefranyo589 4 жыл бұрын

@@DownieLive Both are awesome!!

@Glasshousebc 4 жыл бұрын

Shhhh.... don’t give away our secrets ;) seriously, superb video that showcases our mountain town perfectly. Glad you had a blast... stay well Steve.

@frederickmoller 4 жыл бұрын

I come for the town, the food, but mostly the mining history!

@musicfan28 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome. Your vids made my days. Thx for sharing. Can't wait to visit BC.

@RandyBray33 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, what an awesome video Thanks for posting and thanks for sharing this Shelley.

@PatrickRobisonchan 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man. Thanks for such a nice and wholesome video, showcasing our town. Very pleasent content and you're right there's so much you didnt even get a chance to try out and see. You'll have to come back during JulyFest and experience the festival experience. Thanks again!

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

JulyFest?!! Yes please! I’d also love to come back this winter and ski. Any other winter recommendations?

@PatrickRobisonchan 4 жыл бұрын

@@DownieLive I recommend checking out Fort Steel, for some slay rides, Lussier Hotsprings and the "sun pit" on Kimberley's ski hill. Might have to ask a local if they'll take ya there..! Haha

@ttoch684 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video 🥰

@dannygariepy3123 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work on this man! You crushed it. Kimberley is an epic place!

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Danny! It is. I’ll need more time to enjoy it properly next time. 1 day was not enough.

@lynfl9814 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, town!

@agentofficerthomasa.porter107 4 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh The Old Mine Town, GREAT! That Creek Better Start Flowing Good To Power That Plant! :-)

@selkarogers7662 4 ай бұрын

Aw my home town, I'm going back for the first time in 10 years this summer. All the years I lived there I never swam in Mark Creek. It looks less rusty and more inviting than it used to... Great swimming spots in the area are the St. Marys river also Norbury and Premier lake are close by. St Mary's lake is a little too cold for swimming imo.

@judithhurt9512 4 жыл бұрын

Michael, Thanks for the shoutout! I am glad you liked it. Thanks to you and Will I must go find the Oasis!

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

You bet Judy! Safe travels!

@mreppen1 3 жыл бұрын

I stayed at that resort when wife and I drove from Anchorage to So California a few years ago. Recognized the pool and rooms.

@Larry-325 4 жыл бұрын

OK Kimberly is on my bucket list Mike!!!!! I wasn't drooling too much and just hanging on until you came out with the ice cream! Your killing me. Place near me in Maine makes Kahlua Moca Chip! Chips are big chunks of chocolate. My favorite. Kimberly looks like a beautiful destination. You know Mike you are filling my Bucket List with the places you go. I am retiring next spring and hitting the road with my wife!!!! No motor cycle!!!!!!!

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

Larry that’s amazing! You have so much to see. And that ice cream sounds delicious! 👌🏼👍🏼

@chriscross1622 2 жыл бұрын

Man I love your videos!

@DownieLive 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@CatchavistaAerial 4 жыл бұрын

Great Vid! Looks a fantastic place!

@joanroberson8481 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a cool little town and butter pecan or chocolate mint! 😋

@agentofficerthomasa.porter107 4 жыл бұрын

Mike & Jess Look'n & Great!

@jeffdonoho2448 Жыл бұрын

Chocolate ice cream, with stuff in it...like Reese's cups, pretzel bits, caramel

@gisellepelletier56 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you need to come back and spend longer than a day!

@amye4087 4 жыл бұрын

I did a trip similar to what you are doing probably 10 years ago and it was super cute. I didn't do as good of a job exploring it as you and Jess did so I guess I need to go back. From Colorado, so may have to make another good trip out of it and add some more. Mint chocolate chip for me. Thanks for taking me along.

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing! I need to get down to Colorado sometime soon too! Thanks for following along.

@believeinyourself7511 4 жыл бұрын

BC is gorgeous. I am a Lavender icecream lover.

@lynfl9814 4 жыл бұрын

Ice cream looks good, too. I like a Almond Chocolate Coconut at Bruster's in Palm Coast, FL

@mikec2969 3 жыл бұрын

Whoa! Channel’s on fire 🔥 Mike! Think I subscribed 4-5 weeks ago and looks like 22,000 new subs since then if memory serves me. Congrats! You deserve it 👍 Butter pecan btw

@DownieLive 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!! Yeah, it’s been a good month! 👍🏼 Mmmmm... butter pecan sounds good.

@doublenickel1000 4 ай бұрын

And only one traffic light!!😄

@jaymontgomery3330 4 ай бұрын

Definitely chocolate ice cream!

@MzRage 4 жыл бұрын

Oh another excellent vid..my favorite ice cream would be rocky road or coffee .. you've officially made me want a cone lol ..thanks for letting me tag along!

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah Jade! Great ice cream choices!

@spliceoncharlie 4 жыл бұрын

Great little town. If you enjoy little towns like this I have two to try out. One is Eureka Springs, Arkansas and the other is Helen, Georgia. Neither of those have snow skiing but they are nice unique little towns year round. I prefer Dulche de leche ice cream.

@devonlangelaar3260 4 жыл бұрын

I know I’m a little late to seeing/commenting. Although the summer is great the winter is even better if you’re a hockey/skiing fan. Definitely has to be visted during both seasons!

@phototours1691 4 жыл бұрын

Dope video brah

@priscillabroomall8447 4 жыл бұрын

I always get cookie dough and love any combination of peanut butter with chocolate so we are the same. :) just stumbled on your videos and they are wonderful! Keep on exploring.

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

Oh yes! That ice cream sounds so good Priscilla! Thank you!

@arbeedv2722 3 жыл бұрын

Here in Vancouver bc ...nice video bro...nice suggestion...will try to visit with my family one of these days..👍👍👍

@DownieLive 3 жыл бұрын

Have fun

@fishgod368 4 жыл бұрын

it's a great little city with some amazing people. i live in Cranbrook and having Kimberley 20 minutes away is great because things slow down, the mood is more relaxed, and the people smile more. i learned to ski up there ??? years ago and the ghost of my left knee still haunts the north bowl. you have to try the North Star rails to trails next time.

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha. The ghost of your left knee 😄 Thanks for the recommendation. I want to get up there for this winter again if I can.

@momtoolong 2 жыл бұрын

@@DownieLive q

@michellenex5758 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Too bad you couldn't stay longer, because there is SO MUCH MORE to see and do! I know, hard to believe, but it's true. Golfing (we have 3 courses in town and more within a 20 minute or so drive), Rails to Trails, where you can walk run, bike, roller skate, skateboard, etc, all the way from Kimberley to Cranbrook and back again, Cominco Gardens, hiking in the Kimberley Nature Park (one of the largest municipal parks in Canada and more than 800 hectares. It's more than twice the size of Stanley Park). And we even have great stuff to do in winter, too. There's downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, skating, indoor climbing wall, winter fat biking, taking in a hockey game (our local team, the Kimberley Dynamiters is AMAZING!) and MORE! Kimberley is an amazing place and we hope you get to come back for longer than a day and see all the rest we have to offer. It really *IS* a great place to be. :)

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! That is so much! I’ll be back. I don’t know when exactly, but I know I’ll be back.

@Victoria-bq9zu 4 жыл бұрын

this is why I like Canadians

@lindavickers5707 4 жыл бұрын

My home town! By the way the river you keep mentioning is actually a creek, it is called Mark Creek and the falls are called The Marysville Falls.

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda!

@soccernathan9 4 жыл бұрын

My hometown! But you didn’t even show off the falls though you started walking down there!

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

I gotta leave some things to be discovered by people 😄

@dosdandelions8879 3 жыл бұрын

Passionfruit Sorbet or the other extreme, Butter Pecan or Maple Walnut or Rum & Raison or some similar flavor and if all else fails, the darkest chocolate or espresso!

@Akticc 3 жыл бұрын

3:57 the kid that said for kids it's fine is actually one of my best friends

@lynhaney111 Жыл бұрын

Lavender & Honey ice cream.

@jmbtrain1 4 жыл бұрын

I would get Moose tracks ice cream vanilla ice cream with peanut butter cups and famous Moose Tracks fudge".

@bradbiles952 4 жыл бұрын

Now that is a beautiful little town. Also had a couple of awesome people in the town. Yes, Mike and Jess talking about you. Great Video!! Have Fun :)

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

Whoop whoop! Thanks Brad!

@bradbiles952 4 жыл бұрын

@@DownieLive Your Welcome!!!

@coralbalcom700 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing this little city in such an awesome way, but why didn't you show the falls in Marysville? You walked down there!

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

I did walk down there, but I figured I’d love things to be discovered on your own. 😉

@amira_grimard6546 4 жыл бұрын

I live in kimberley! And i grew up there😁 i love the town and every one k ows everyone

@kaylee9913 3 жыл бұрын

Omg wait I remember u guys at the flume and u were there filming😂

@DownieLive 3 жыл бұрын

Cool! Hi!

@01banksjon 4 жыл бұрын

Kimberly's a girllssss nameee!!! (sorr, not sorry.....I had too!!! Everytime I here Kimberley I think of that ice hockey chant)

@user-hg7pm6ew9i 9 ай бұрын

helo bro nice video

@alexobrockta5010 4 жыл бұрын

I like all flavors of ice cream

@ignaciozea7625 4 жыл бұрын

How did you get to Kimberley? By bus, train or airplane?? I am pretty interested to visit soon.

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

Actually, I rode my motorcycle from Vancouver! 🏍

@crlarsenal4860 4 жыл бұрын

Went there 2-3 years ago and got some sort of galaxy favour ice cream for lickity split

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

Galaxy?!!!! Whoaaa! Mind blown.

@michaeloneill6368 Жыл бұрын

Mike, you’re a chocoholic!

@caribousproductions Жыл бұрын

I live here

@icevoss9917 2 жыл бұрын

Me, coffee ice cream or rum and raisen

@malakwaqasawan4371 3 жыл бұрын

@ 7:38 :)

@ZenSleepNoises 4 жыл бұрын

i live here! yeah i know im cool lol

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

What?!!! Lucky!

@thevikingsock8527 4 жыл бұрын

2:58 - a faceswap would be funny, probably not a big difference. You both look good :)

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

Ha! Thanks. We’ve done a face swap, and yeah, you’re right, there’s not a big difference. 😄

@thevikingsock8527 4 жыл бұрын

@@DownieLive haha :D awesome. Btw what do you think about the mavic mini? Im a freelancer in webdesign (and development) and graphic design and I'm thinking about the DJI Mavic Mini to get into drone business. Would be a nice addition to my current services. Tho it lacks some nice functions like active tracking. Do you still think its also usefull for a professional level? Not like 4k footage, more like imagevideos for shops, websites etc. And maybe for other occassions, Weddings etc. Just for trying and getting in the other versions, like the air, are quite expensive