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Pre & Post Conference Activities
Want to make the most of your trip out here? Let us help!
Here are some suggestions for some awesome activities!
| Outdoor Sites | What is it? | Distance from St. Eugene (km) | Info: location, link, contact, etc. |
| Lussier Hot Springs | Soak in the natural hot springs, limited facilities | 96.5 km which includes a 17.5km windy, dirt road
(1h 13 min by car) |
www.radiumhotsprings.com/listing/lussier-hot-springs
250.422.3003 info@ekparks.com |
| Wasa Lake Provincial Park | Hiking, cycling, paddling, 8 km wheelchair and bike accessible trail around the lakeshore, 2.7 km self-guided interpretive trail. | 41 km (30 min by |
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/wasa_lk/ East Kootenay Parks Ltd. info@ekparks.com |
| Kimberley Nature Park | This 840-hectare municipal nature park, adjacent to 200-hectare Horse Barn Valley Interpretive Forest, contains 50 km of diverse, non-motorized trails for hiking and mountain biking. | 24 km (22 min by car) | www.kimberleynaturepark.ca
Kimberley Nature Park Society’s mandate: conservation, education, and recreation. |
| Lois Creek Trails | 13 km of hiking and cross-country mountain biking trails for beginner and intermediate riders. | 28 km (28 min by car) | https://www.tourismkimberley.com/content/lois-creek-trails sitemaps/Lois_Creek_Trails.pdf |
| Marysville Falls & Eco Park | A 10-min walk along a boardwalk brings to you a fenced look-out to see the 30-meter waterfall. | 20 km (18 min by car)
25 km (1.5 hrs by bike) |
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| North Star Rails to Trails | A 28 km, paved non-motorized, multi-use, scenic trail linking Kimberley and Cranbrook. | 5.4 km (7 min by car) to trailhead | http://www.northstarrailtrail.com/
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| South Star Recreation Trails | 30 km of multi-use, non-motorized trails | 16 km (20 min by car)
17 km (1 hr 22 min by bike) |
www.southstartrails.com
Trailhead at end of 38th Ave South, Cranbrook. |
| Cranbrook Community Forest | Walking, birding, biking, running trails through forest, grassland, riparian, and meadow areas.
106 km of 52 mountain biking trails for a range of abilities. |
14 km (26 min by car)
9.4 km (46 min by bike)
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www.cranbrookcommunityforest.com
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| Cranbrook’s Rotary Way | 9-km urban paved, non-motorized trail system for biking, walking, running. | 7.8 km (10 min by car)
7 km (31 min by bike) |
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| Elizabeth Lake Wildlife Sanctuary | A bird sanctuary wetland area with 3.7 km walking trails, bird & turtle watching (6 hectares). Run by the Rocky Mountain Naturalists. | 12 km (15 min by car)
12 km (46 min by bike) |
Located on the southwest side of Cranbrook on Highway 3 by the Cranbrook Visitor Centre. |
| Wycliffe Regional Park | 164 hectares of green space with hoodoos, Perry Creek, picnic areas. | 15.5 km (15 min by car) 17.2 km (1 hr by bike) |
1200 Perry Creek Road 250.426.5065 or after Oct 16 250.489.2791 |
| Indoor Attractions | What is it? | Distance from St. Eugene (km) | Info: location, link, contact, etc. |
| Kimberley Aquatic Centre | 5-lane, 25m lap pool with diving board, leisure pool with lazy river, hot tub, and steam room for all ages. | 25 km (22 min by car) | 520 Archibald Street, Kimberley |
| Cranbrook Aquatic Centre | 8-lane, 25 m lap pool with diving board, wave pool, leisure pool, rope swing, 180 ft water slide, hot tub, sauna, and steam room. | 9 km (12 min by car)
9.5 km (38 min by bike) |
Western Financial Place
Unit 3-1777 2nd Street N. Cranbrook 250.489.0220. Pool schedule 250.426.5050 All pools are wheelchair accessible. |
| Kimberley Heritage Museum | Monday-Friday, 1-4 pm, $3 for over 16 years old. Gallery and archives of local historical objects and subjects. Operated by the non-profit Kimberley District Heritage Society. | 26.6 km (26 min by car) | Kimberleyheritagemuseum.blogspot.ca
105 Spokane St. Kimberley 250.427.7510 kdhs@shawbiz.ca
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| Cranbrook History Center | Includes both the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel with 28 railway cars of which 13 are available for tours and the Cranbrook Museum which showcases Cranbrook’s local history and culture. | 10 km (13 min by car)
10 km (40 min by bike) |
57 Van Horne Street S., Cranbrook 250.489.3918 |
| ARQ Mountain Centre | Community-oriented indoor climbing facility with climbing walls, yoga, fitness equipment, and cardio machines. | 8 km (10 min by car)
8 km (36 min by bike) |
1924 Industrial Rd. 2, Cranbrook.
250.489.0620 |
| Spirit Rock Climbing Centre | 50 ft high roped climbs and 16 ft high bouldering area, 5,000 square feet facility for all ages and abilities. $16/day adults, $13/day for youth/senior, $8/day child plus rental equipment if needed. | 26.6 km (25 min by car) | www.spiritrockclimbing.com
110 Deer Park, on the Platzl, Kimberley ryan@spiritrockclimbing.com 250.427.7200 |
| Fort Steele Historic Town | A heritage town and living history museum from the gold rush days. 10 am – 5 pm daily. $12 admission | 21 km (19 min by car)
18 km (1 hr 9 min by bike) |
9851 Highway 93/95, Fort Steele, BC |
Useful Links:
Public transport:
https://bctransit.com/kimberley/
https://bctransit.com/cranbrook/