Kimberley Alpine Resort

Last reviewed: August 9, 2026. Business status: Active.

Kimberley Alpine Resort is a resort-based wedding option in Kimberley, British Columbia. For couples searching for a Kimberley BC mountain wedding venue, its official wedding information describes both mountaintop ceremonies and several reception spaces at or near the resort village. The wedding program is presented jointly with Trickle Creek Lodge, with a wedding coordination contact supplied by the resort.

The official page identifies a chairlift trip to North Star Mountain and vows beneath the historic Maverick T-Bar arch as one ceremony possibility. It also sets out reception and event options at Trickle Creek Lodge, the Stemwinder Bar & Grill, Trickle Creek Golf Course Clubhouse and Kimberley Conference Centre. The range of listed room sizes makes a direct conversation about guest count, season and preferred ceremony format important before selecting a space.

Overview and venue options

Kimberley Alpine Resort markets weddings as “Mountain Dream Weddings” and says it can host both intimate weddings and larger gatherings. The official wedding page names the Stemwinder Bar & Grill, Kimberley Conference Centre and Trickle Creek Lodge as its principal wedding facilities. It also describes a mountaintop ceremony concept: guests travel by Express Chairlift to North Star Mountain, where vows may take place under the Maverick T-Bar arch.

Couples are not limited to one room type. The official page lists the Hotel Hearth Room for ceremonies at Trickle Creek Lodge, the adjacent Main Plaza outside the Stemwinder, the Trickle Creek Golf Course Clubhouse and the Kimberley Conference Centre. This is useful for couples whose ceremony and reception need different settings, but the resort should confirm which spaces are offered for a particular date and whether the requested layout is practical.

• Trickle Creek Lodge: conference and banquet facilities, including the Hotel Hearth Room for ceremonies.
• Stemwinder Bar & Grill and Main Plaza: reception and ceremony possibilities in the resort village.
• Trickle Creek Golf Course Clubhouse: an additional function space, with a ceremony option described for the 11th hole.
• Kimberley Conference Centre: a larger ceremony and reception setting at the base of the resort.

Services and specialization

The confirmed specialization is resort-based mountain weddings with ceremony, reception, food-and-beverage and guest-accommodation components. The official wedding page says special wedding rates for guest accommodations and food-and-beverage facilities can be arranged, and it directs enquiries to a wedding coordination team. It does not provide a current, itemized list of inclusions for every wedding format, so couples should treat the website as an introduction to the options rather than a complete contract or package specification.

Accommodation information on the official page covers Trickle Creek Lodge and Polaris Lodge. Trickle Creek Lodge is described as offering studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites with features that include full kitchens, gas fireplaces, balconies and separate living areas in some suites. Polaris Lodge condos are described as having kitchens and river-rock fireplaces. These descriptions establish on-resort lodging options, but not a guaranteed room block or the exact accommodation assigned to a wedding party.

• Wedding coordination contact supplied by the resort.
• Food-and-beverage facilities may be arranged with wedding bookings.
• Guest-accommodation rates may be available for wedding groups.
• Mountaintop ceremony concept via the Express Chairlift to North Star Mountain.

Service area and who it may suit

The resort’s wedding facilities are in Kimberley, BC, with the official contact address on North Star Boulevard. The venue is therefore most relevant to couples planning a Kimberley or broader East Kootenay destination celebration and to guests who can arrange travel and lodging around the resort village. The official website describes the resort as being in southeastern British Columbia, set between the Selkirk and Rocky mountains.

It may suit couples looking for a mountain ceremony option alongside indoor reception choices, or those wanting to discuss lodging with the same resort organization. It may also suit groups whose guest count aligns with one of the published room capacities. The official material does not define a geographic service radius, offer transportation details for wedding parties or promise availability, so those points need to be confirmed directly.

• Location: Kimberley, British Columbia.
• Wedding contact address: North Star Boulevard at the resort.
• Possible fit: destination-style celebrations needing venue and lodging discussions together.
• Practical fit depends on the selected space, date, guest count and operational conditions.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented strength is the choice of distinct spaces with published capacity guidance. The Kimberley Conference Centre is listed for ceremonies and receptions of up to 350 people and is described as having advanced audiovisual capabilities and catered menu options. The Stemwinder is listed for receptions up to 180 people, while the adjacent Main Plaza is listed for ceremonies and receptions up to 200. The golf-course clubhouse is listed for functions up to 80 people.

For smaller events, the Trickle Creek Lodge page describes banquet services with a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 50 people, while its detailed room list gives a 55-guest figure for the full Purcell/Steeples arrangement. That difference is a practical item to clarify in writing. A second confirmed feature is the top-of-mountain ceremony setting under the historic arch. The official page presents it as an option, not as an unconditional promise; couples should confirm lift operation, weather contingencies, guest access and the timing needed for their date.

• Kimberley Conference Centre: up to 350 guests, according to the official wedding page.
• Stemwinder reception: up to 180 guests; Main Plaza: up to 200.
• Trickle Creek Golf Course Clubhouse: up to 80 guests.
• Trickle Creek Lodge room figures require confirmation because the published overall maximum and full-room capacity differ.

Pricing

Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. The official wedding page says that special wedding accommodation rates and food-and-beverage facilities can be arranged, but it does not provide a current rental schedule, per-person catering price, minimum spend, ceremony fee, tax treatment or deposit terms for weddings.

The official domain contains older wedding-package documents, but dated material should not be treated as a current quote. Ask the wedding coordination team for a written proposal that separates venue rental, catering and bar, ceremony arrangements, chairlift or transportation requirements, audiovisual needs, accommodation, taxes and any service charges.

Current prices are not published on the official pages reviewed.

• No current wedding price list is published on the active wedding page.
• Ask for a written quote tailored to the chosen location and guest count.
• Confirm cancellation, payment and minimum-spend terms before booking.

Contact and booking

Kimberley Alpine Resort lists its Wedding Coordination Team at 250-427-9766 and weddings@skikimberley.com. The official wedding page asks couples or their wedding planner to contact the resort to discuss venue options. Begin an enquiry with a preferred date, estimated guest count, whether the ceremony is mountaintop or ground-based, desired reception space and accommodation requirements.

The official resort website is https://skikimberley.com/. The page’s contact footer lists PO Box 40, 301 North Star Blvd, Kimberley, BC V1A 2Y5. A wedding enquiry is the appropriate next step because the site does not publish date availability or a current wedding package price.

• Wedding phone: 250-427-9766.
• Wedding email: weddings@skikimberley.com.
• Official website: skikimberley.com.
• Provide date, attendance estimate, preferred space and lodging needs when requesting a quote.

What couples should confirm

Confirm the exact room or outdoor area, its contracted capacity and the event layout. This is especially important at Trickle Creek Lodge, where the page gives both a general 50-person banquet maximum and a 55-person figure for the full Purcell/Steeples room. For the Stemwinder, Main Plaza, golf clubhouse and conference centre, ask whether the published capacity includes a ceremony layout, seated meal, dance floor, bar and vendors.

For a North Star Mountain ceremony, ask whether the chairlift format is available on the intended date, how guests will reach the ceremony site, what weather or operational contingency applies, and what accessibility arrangements may be possible. Also confirm catering and bar rules, menu and dietary options, current accommodation inventory and group rates, rehearsal or next-day event availability, set-up and teardown responsibilities, audiovisual specifications, insurance requirements and the final payment/cancellation schedule.

Finally, obtain all commitments in the event agreement. The official page confirms that the resort hosts weddings and names venues, capacities and a coordination contact; it does not publish a current package inclusions list, availability calendar or full operational plan for an individual wedding.

• Exact capacity and layout for the chosen room or plaza.
• Chairlift, weather, access and contingency arrangements for mountaintop ceremonies.
• Current catering, bar, accommodation and group-rate terms.
• Contracted inclusions, payments, cancellation terms, insurance and vendor requirements.

Continue planning

• Wedding venue and planning guide
• Canada Wedding Directory
• Canada Wedding Guide blog

Frequently asked questions

What wedding reception capacities does Kimberley Alpine Resort publish?

The official wedding page lists the Kimberley Conference Centre for groups up to 350, the Stemwinder Bar & Grill for receptions up to 180, the Main Plaza for ceremonies and receptions up to 200, and the Trickle Creek Golf Course Clubhouse for functions up to 80. At Trickle Creek Lodge, the detailed room list ranges from 20 to 55 guests, although the page also states a 50-person banquet maximum. Confirm the contracted layout and capacity directly.

Can a ceremony take place at the top of the mountain?

Yes. The resort’s official wedding page describes taking guests by Express Chairlift to North Star Mountain and holding vows under the Maverick T-Bar arch. It presents this as a wedding option. Ask the wedding coordination team to confirm date-specific lift operation, access, weather planning and guest logistics.

Does the resort offer accommodations for wedding guests?

The official wedding page says special wedding rates for guest accommodations can be arranged and describes suites at Trickle Creek Lodge as well as condos at Polaris Lodge. Contact the wedding team for current availability, group-rate terms, room types and any required booking deadline.

Where should couples request wedding pricing?

Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. Request a written, date-specific quote from the Wedding Coordination Team at 250-427-9766 or weddings@skikimberley.com, including the selected venue, guest count, food and beverage, accommodations and any mountaintop ceremony requirements.

Sources checked

• Weddings at Kimberley Alpine Resort – Kimberley Alpine Resort
• Kimberley Alpine Resort
• Stemwinder Bar & Grill – Kimberley Alpine Resort

Address: PO Box 40, 301 North Star Blvd, Kimberley, BC V1A 2Y5

Phone: 250-427-9766

Website: https://skikimberley.com/