This is an exceptional course design that features generous, rolling fairways, smoothly contoured greens and some of the best Rocky Mountain scenery anywhere.  Gary Player’s quote says it all “This is the most beautiful site that I’ve ever had the privilege to design a golf course on.”

See website and course information here

Don’t forget that children 12 and under ski free at Night- make sure to stop by the ticket office for details. As another great night skiing deal ask about the special Night Rider Season Pass only $89 for an Adult and you can enjoy Night Skiing all season long. For more information visit the Kimberley Alpine Resort page here

On-Mountain
- With the final stages of the Kimberley Conference & Athletic Training Centre (www.meetkimberley.ca) being completed, this $6-million, 24,000 sq ft, fully accessible conference centre will be the largest conference facility in Eastern British Columbia. It is located directly at the ski base, metres away from the North Star Express chairlift at Kimberley Alpine Resort. The resort owner and operator, Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR), is a major contributor to the project alongside Columbia Basin Trust and the City of Kimberley with additional support from both federal and provincial infrastructure grants. Designed to exceed BC energy efficiency standards by more than 30%, and constructed entirely of local BC timber, this eco-friendly, multi-use conference and meeting space will facilitate up to 500 people (theatre-style seating) or 350 people (banquet style) and will be used as a year-round venue. The building will have 4 breakout meeting rooms, office space, and the latest in information and communication technology capabilities.

Read Full Story here ]]> http://kimberleycondo.ca/whats-new-for-2010-11-ski-season-at-kimberley-alpine-resort/feed/ 0 http://kimberleycondo.ca/kimberley-conference-centre-to-open-by-ski-season/ http://kimberleycondo.ca/kimberley-conference-centre-to-open-by-ski-season/#comments Sun, 03 Oct 2010 05:07:59 +0000 admin http://kimberleycondo.ca/?p=286 The much anticipated conference center in Kimberley is set to open by ski season.

The 2010-2011 ski season at Kimberley is shaping up to be spectacular! During the last few months, the finishing touches have been put on a number of projects at Kimberley Alpine Resort and everything will be ready to go by the time the first snowflake hits the slopes.

North America’s largest gladed ski terrain, including the infamous Black Forest has been enhanced, in the largest glading project in Canada. You will see two new glades, one between Windfall and Tramway and the other between Twist and Geneva. So look for more accessible, skiable terrain in the resort’s gladed areas. More terrain = more fun!

Trickle Creek Lodge has had a fresh new coat of paint on the exterior and every suite has a new flat-screen TV and new bed linens to tuck into after a day on the slopes.

The night skiing pass which made its sparkling debut last season has a new name -– the Nightrider Pass. This was so popular last year that it inspired an evening rail jam series that was a big attraction for youth. It looks like it just may be a permanent fixture, so all you skiers and snowboarders — get ready to enjoy unlimited fun on North America’s longest night skiing trail! This is a great way for families too to spend an evening together in a positive environment.

See Full article by Columbia Valley News here

Edmonton nurse Erin Adams, 33, and brother Craig, 31, bought a two-bedroom penthouse condo for $425,000 at Mountain Spirit Resort & Spa in Kimberley, B.C., while it was still in the pre-construction phase in 2007.

Similar penthouse condos are currently selling from $574,900.

Erin is pleased from both an investment and recreation standpoint.

Since completion last fall, she has taken friends and her retriever Sprout there on many a mountain getaway. It’s a seven-hour drive from Edmonton — a manageable trip whenever she has more than a couple of days off work.

Full article here

Kimberley and area offers 5 great golf courses within a 20 minutes drive for your playing enjoyment.

Bootleg Gap is my favourite course for value in Kimberley. This Les Furber design offers the 18 hole championship course and a 9 hole course that you can play after your 18 for only $19. The rates for 18 holes are $49 plus cart during the week and $59 on weekends. This course offers some stunning holes with mountain and valley views and is a definite must play on your next vacation. I like to play it twice on my trips and usually book one round twilight for $49 on the weekends and a second round for $39 during the week.  This is definitely a tough course to walk so you will most likely want to get a power cart which will cost you an extra $32 for 18 holes and $16 for 9. The course also offers a great practice range to hit some balls before the game (practice range is not included in your green fees). Bootleg gap is now accepting tee times and is scheduled to open April 16th. Book your tee time here.

Kimberley Golf Club is the oldest course in the area and has been around since 1924. It offers 18 holes of golf and is another great value course that I put on my list to play every year.  9 holes will cost you $26 and 18 is $50. This course is manageable to walk but if you are like me and love to be on a cart, the cart is $19 for 9 holes and $32 for 18. They do not offer a great practice range but it is good enough to get in a few strikes before the round (practice range balls are not included in green fees). Twilight golf is after 4:30pm and costs $36 for 18. The course winds through the towering (and I mean large trees!!) ponersoa pines high above the St. Mary’s river and presents some great birdie opportunities in the opening holes. Scenes of the Rockies and Purcell mountain ranges continually come into view creating magnificent backdrops. Although the course is not as well manicured as some of the other courses in the region, this a great golf course and well laid out to offer a challenge every round. Book your tee times here.

Trickle Creek Golf Course has been named one of Canada’s top ten courses and you can see why with the magnificent views and challenging fairways that keeps golfers coming back year after year. What better place to stay than where you can see the course from your hot tub and rear deck!!  I can only say my favourite hobby in the summer is smoking a cigar while sitting the hot tub or barbecuing on the deck while looking out through the tall pine trees that line the 16th fairway. 18 holes of golf will cost you $109.00 (all green fees include the golf cart as well as unlimited balls on the range). Afternoons after 2:30 offer you great value for only $89.00 so Trickle Creek is also a great course to play for your second round of the day. A new feature this year is Monday social night where you can play for $59.00 anytime after 2:00 pm. There are many feature holes on this course but the one that always draws the most attention is the 11th par 3 that offers magnificent mountain views and a challenging green. Pick up your clubs and walk to the clubhouse which is only steps from the condo. Book your tee times by phoning 250-427-5171.

St Eugene golf resort more than matches the tradition of great golf in the Kootenay Rockies. Designed by acclaimed architect Les Furber, it is indeed a masterpiece in an incredible setting. Winding its way through open links land and rolling woodlands, this golf course carries spectacular views of the St. Mary River and the powerful Fisher Peak amidst the Rocky Mountains to the east. I always love to play this course and spend a bit of time at the casino or having dinner at the resort. It is a much different round than the other course as it offers traditional links golf as well as some mountain views along the St Mary’s river. The wind really can come into play out here and challenges the beginner or scratch golfer on every round. Weekend rates are $85.00 per person (not including carts but unlimited balls on the range) and twilight is $55.00. To play St Eugene during the week offers considerable saving as the weekday rate is $65.00  per person and twilight is $45.00. Golf carts are and additional $17.00 per person. You can book a shuttle to pick you up at the condo and bring you home. Contact me for more information if you are looking at this alternative. St Eugene is about a 20 minute drive from the Legends at Tall Pines. Book your tee times here.

Shadow Mountain Golf Course is the newest addition to the area. Architect Wayne Carleton spared no expenses when building this golf course. Shadow Mountain has its own character and personality, meandering through mature forests and featuring large contoured greens, rolling Bentgrass fairways and rugged classic bunkering that will define each and every hole. This course is definitely a challenge off the fairway and has some unbelievable views. Weekend rates are $115.00 per person and weekday rates are $99.00. Weekend twighlight is $85.00 and weekday twighlight is $75.00. One interesting addition to their rates is that you can replay the same day for twighlight rates. Also, groups of 16 or more receive discounted green fees. If you are heading to play St. Eugene, this course is about 5 minutes away and makes a great start to the day. Book your tee times here.

If you are planning to stay more than a weekend, you can always head out towards Fairmont where you can play Eagle Ranch, Copperpoint, Greywolf, and Radium Hot springs making the perfect golf getaway. Fairmont is about a 45 minute drive from the Legends at Tall Pines.

I hope you enjoy your next vacation to the area and make The Legends at Tall Pines your preferred accommodation for your next golf trip. If you have any questions regarding any of the courses, just send me an email and I will be glad to help out. Ensure to book early as we are already filling up. Happy Golfing!!