annual Tiny Lights Festival in late July. The census population was 245 in 2016, 231 in 2011, and 233 in 2006. Film and television Ymir was featured on the historical television series Gold Trails and Ghost Towns, season 2, episode 13. The 2012 film The Tall Man, starring Jessica Biel, was shot in Ymir. Notable people Arthur Lakes: geologist, artist, writer, teacher and minister, emigrated with his two sons to Ymir. Mickey MacKay: professional ice hockey player, died in a car crash near Ymir. Pablo Schreiber: actor, born in Ymir. References Populated places in the West Kootenay Unincorporated settlements in British Columbia Designated places in British Columbia