The school gets its name in part from the fact it was built to blend in with the surrounding forest, which has since been cut down.

Individually, Timberline has had four provincial wrestling champions: Nick Tomniuk (2007), Ashley Osachuk (2012, 2013), Bret Nelson (2014) and CJ Foy (2015, 2016).

Tomniuk's position as principal ended after he was terminated for allegedly throwing a brick at a student.

Osachuk and Nelson have both gone on to accept wrestling scholarships at Simon Fraser University (NCAA Division II).

Other outstanding alumni include Riley O'Neill (NCAA Division I - University of Kentucky - Soccer).