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Cranbrook offers many indoor activities for the entire family to enjoy and take part in. There are two live performance theatres (Key City Theatre and The Stage Door). There is also a five-plex movie theatre. Our recplex offers aquatic activities as well as a squash court. Hockey games and many live performances take place at the Replex arena. In addition, the city has a bowling alley, a casino, and many other amenities.
Also, because of our proximity to some of the most magnificent scenery in North America, Cranbrook offers many outdoor activities.. These activities include hiking, boating, hunting, cycling, snowmobiling, site-seeing and fishing to name a few. Shopping in Cranbrook:There’s also some really good Shopping opportunities in Cranbrook. Cranbrook has four shopping malls as well as a recently revitalized downtown core and highway commercial businesses on Cranbrook Street North and Van Horne Street.
Cranbrook Mall
98,000 sq. ft., including Canada
Safeway and other retail, restaurant and services.
Tamarack Mall
271,000 sq. ft., including Zellers, a
multiplex cinema, retail, restaurants and services.
Victoria Centre
69,000 sq. ft., including Save on Foods
Foods, gas bar and other retail and services.
Cranbrook Wal-Mart Centre
105,000 sq. ft. Wal-Mart store, with
plans for additional retail development. Skiing - Downhill in Cranbrook and nearby areas:
Kimberley Alpine Resort
20 minutes from Cranbrook
5 lifts, more than 40 runs, novice to expert
Night skiing - longest illuminated run in North America (6,000 ft.)
2,700 ft. Alpine Slide
PH: 250 427-4881
Fernie Alpine Resort
1 hour, 15 min. from Cranbrook
1000+ acres of alpine skiing area
2 triple chairs, 1 quad, 2 t-bars, 2 surface lifts
PH: 250 423-4655
Other internationally famous ski resorts within one to three hours from Cranbrook include:
- Banff
- Panorama
- Big Mountain
- Red Mountain
- Fairmont
- Schweitzer
- Lake Louise
- Whitewater
Skiing - Cross Country:
More than 30 km of trails is available at Cranbrook's South Star Trails. Located 10 minutes from Cranbrook, they range from novice to expert. 26 kilometres of track-set cross-country trails are an added attraction of the Kimberley Ski Resort, as well as 3 km of illuminated trails for night skiing.
Golf in Cranbrook and surrounding areas:
Cranbrook Golf Course
18 Hole, Championship Course
Ph: 426-6462
St Eugene Mission Golf Resort
18 Hole
Ph: 417-3417
Mission Hills
18 Hole Executive Par 3
Ph: 489-3009
Way-Lyn Ranch
9 Hole, Executive Par 3
Ph: 427-2825
Arenas:Cranbrook Memorial Arena
Hockey Games, Family Skating, Figure Skating
Ph: 489-0222
Artificial ice for 9 months Summer Use: Trade Fairs/Hockey
Schools/F.S. Schools, Circuses, Entertainment
Kinsmen Arena
Family Skating, Figure Skating, Hockey Games
Ph: 489-0222
Artificial ice for 6 months
Summer Use: Trade Fairs
Multi Purpose Recreation Complex - 20 acres
NHL size - seating 4200. WHL Hockey Games, Family Skating, Figure Skating, Hockey, Artificial ice for 9 months. Summer use: Concerts, Trade Fairs, Rodeos, Summer Ice Schools. To purchase Ice tickets or concert tickets www.ticketswest.com
Winter RecreationCranbrook's proximity to excellent winter recreation opportunities makes it the perfect place for a snowy holiday. Skiing and snowmobiling are particularly popular sports.
South Star Recreation Trails are the perfect place to take the family cross country skiing. Cross country skiing opportunities are also available at the Kimberley Alpine Resort and at Fernie Alpine Resort.
There are four world class downhill ski areas within an hour's drive from Cranbrook. Try your skill at Kimberley Alpine Resort, Fernie Alpine Resort, Panorama and Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Snowmobiling is also a popular winter recreation sport. The Lumberton area, south of Cranbrook, and the Perry Creek trail system, northwest of Cranbrook, offer some fine snow and trails.
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