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  In the heart of the Kootenay Rockies, surrounded by dense forest and river valley, Kimberley, British Columbia is a quaint mountain town with a variety of opportunities for year-round outdoor adventure. During the winter, enjoy 1,800 acres of skiing, 20 miles of cross-country trails and 80 ski runs at the Kimberley Alpine Ski Resort; in the summer, hike, bike, fish and explore the network of marked nature trails. With a population of less than 10,000, there are only a handful of hotels within the city limits.
  
  

Mountain Spirit Resort & Spa

• Steps from the ski lifts, the luxurious Mountain Spirit Resort & Spa is nestled at the base of Kimberly Alpine Resort. As a ski-in ski-out resort, guests have direct access to miles of pristine slopes for snowboarding, snowshoeing and even dog sledding. After a long day on the slopes, relax at the 6,000 square foot spa, or take a dip in the heated outdoor pool and hot tub. During the summer, play a round of golf at the Trickle Creek Golf Course, or explore the extensive network of hiking and biking trails around the mountain. Chose from 68 studio, one, two and three bedroom suites with fully stocked kitchens, flat screen televisions, contemporary furnishings, deluxe bathrooms and in-suite washer and dryer.
  
  Mountain Spirit Resort & Spa
  
  400 Stemwinder Drive
  
  Kimberley, BC V1A 2Y5, Canada
  
  250-427-5175
  
  mountainspirit.ca
  
  

Triple Creek Lodge

• Overlooking the ski lifts and surrounded by the Canadian Rockies, the Triple Creek Lodge is ideally located between the slopes and a championship 18-hole golf course. Resembling a rustic mountain lodge, the interior is adorned in wood furnishings with exposed river rock and pine accents. The hotel features an outdoor pool, two spas, a fitness center, and a restaurant and that features a banquet space. With a full kitchen, gas fireplace, private balcony and separate living room with a pull out couch, the studio, one bedroom and two bedroom suites feel more like an apartment than a hotel room. Rates start at $88 a night for a studio as of 2010.
  
  Triple Creek Lodge
  
  500 Stemwinder Drive
  
  Kimberley, BC V1A 2Y6, Canada
  
  250-427-5175
  
  tricklecreeklodge.com
  
  

Chateau Kimberley Hotel

• Within walking distance to downtown's shops, restaurants and boutiques, the Chateau Kimberley Hotel is a boutique-style retreat that features warm, elegant decor and a homey atmosphere. With only 20 guest rooms, accommodations range from basic junior rooms with double beds and simple furnishings to deluxe rooms featuring a king size bed, a fridge and luxurious bedding. Starting at $86 a night as of 2010, rooms come with free wireless Internet and complimentary continental breakfast. Specializing in personalized service, the hotel staff is on hand to set up tours and provide guests with all the information they need to explore the surrounding wildlife.
  
  Chateau Kimberley Hotel
  
  78 Howard Street
  
  Kimberley, British Columbia V1A 2G2, Canada
  
  250-427-1500
  
  chateau-kimberley.com