Kimberley: Blarchmont: Highway 95A at Black Bear Crescent about 3 km south of Kimberley, looking southwest

Tucked into the Purcell Mountains of southeastern British Columbia, Kimberley is a place whose character is shaped by its mountain setting and mining heritage. The city grew around the Sullivan Mine, a major lead-zinc operation that worked from 1917 until 2001 and left a lasting mark on the local identity. Today, the pedestrian Platzl district reflects Kimberley’s Bavarian-inspired civic character, while Kimberley Alpine Resort on North Star Mountain draws skiers in winter and trail users during the warmer months. The surrounding East Kootenay region places the city amid forested slopes and close to the Rocky Mountain Trench. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Kimberley and the East Kootenay.

British Columbia has served as Canada’s Pacific frontier since joining Confederation in 1871. This vast western province extends from the Pacific coast across the Coast Mountains and interior plateaus to the Canadian Rockies; these coordinates lie in its sparsely settled northern interior. The Fraser, British Columbia’s longest river, drains a large part of the province before reaching the Strait of Georgia. First Nations have shaped these lands for millennia, and their living cultures remain integral to communities throughout the province. Victoria, on Vancouver Island, is the provincial capital, while Vancouver is its largest city and a major Pacific port. Forestry, mining, fisheries and outdoor travel all reflect a terrain where waterways and mountain corridors matter. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how British Columbia’s northern interior relates to its Pacific coast and mountain ranges.

Canada has served as a frontier between French and British colonial powers since the 17th century. The world’s second-largest country extends from Atlantic shores to the Pacific and Arctic coasts, with the Canadian Shield, the Rocky Mountains, the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River shaping its vast geography. First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples are central to Canada’s identity, while Ottawa’s Parliament Hill represents its federal political life. French remains the official language of Quebec, adding a distinct dimension to the country’s public culture. See how Canada connects across North America by browsing webcams in neighbouring regions.