Four hours west of Calgary via Trans-Canada Hwy or Hwy 2 south through Crowsnest Pass.
Skiers can carve tracks on two faces of North Star Mountain.
At first glance, the front side may leave hardcore steep divers feeling a bit left out, but don't judge this book by its cover. Kimberley's backside is scattered with the runs that get the adrenaline pumping and the heart pounding. Nice hotels and restaurants are great, but it's the hill that keeps them coming back to this little gem in the Purcell Mountains of British Columbia. Kimberley features not just one, but two snowboard parks. The Bavarian city of Kimberley, only minutes from the base of the resort, offers lodging, restaurants and shopping.