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Kamloops is the largest and fastest growing interior City in the interior of British Columbia, an area that serves both as a vacation destination and as a popular stop over for travelers.
The Trans-Canada that runs east to west and the Yellowhead highway that runs north to south intersect at Kamloops making Kamloops hotels ideal for a night stop on the way from Vancouver to The Canadian Rockies.
Located in a wide-open ranching country,experience Kamloops diverse natural settings of several golf courses, horseback riding and hiking trails for summer recreation.
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Golfing
Experience Kamloops diverse natural settings and one of the longest golf seasons in BC. (approximately March through November). The Riverland Inn and Suites offers a number of golf packages please contact us directly for more information at our Riverland Inn and Suites Toll Free: 1-800-663-1534
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Biking / Hiking
Bike Ranch
Kamloops has a worldwide reputation in the sport of mountain biking. For many years Kamloops' hills and riders have been featured in the adrenaline and gravity rushing films such as "Pulp Traction" and "Cranked".
Its unique climate and terrain and the variety of riding that can be found have already attracted riders from all over the globe. More Details...
A Hiker's Paradise
Kenna Cartwright offers an extensive network of gentle nature trails for hiking or cycling with panoramic views of the city, the Thompson Valley, Kamloops Lake and the convergence of the North and South Thompson Rivers. More Details...
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BC Wildlife Park
At the BC Wildlife Park, features over 65 species of wildlife spread out on 50 hectares. Enjoy the diverse and often humorous personalities of Cougars, Moose, Birds of prey, Snakes, great Grizzly Bears, Mountain Goats, and Timber Wolves!
The New Discovery Centre includes the BC Eco-Discovery Gallery that features interactive fun and learning experiences. This new gallery allows guests to explore the unique habitats of the province - Rain Forest, Grasslands, Mountains, Interior Plateaus and the North.
The BC Wildlife Park also has Education Programs are designed to meet the B.C. science curriculum, fulfilling a range of Learning Outcomes from B.C. Ministry of Education Integrated Resource Packages.
For more information on the BC Wildlife Park go to www.bczoo.org
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Fishing
The area surrounding Kamloops is a fisherman's dream. There are roughly a hundred lakes within a half hour drive from Kamloops. To find more information about the great fishing Kamloops and area has to offer, to go www.thompsonokanagan.com/fishing
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Skiing
Sun Peaks 578-7842
Harper Mountain 573-5115
Hockey
Kamloops Blazers www.blazerhockey.com/
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Recreation
Erin Valley Riding Stables 573-5442
Lake City Casino 372-3336
Cineplex Odeon 377-8401
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Kenna Cartwright Park
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Paul Lake Provincial Park
picture courtesy of www.bedtymetales.com
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Parks
Kamloops' Riverside Park
Located on the banks of the Thompson River next to the Interior Savings Centre and just minutes from Riverside Inn and Suites.
Enjoy a picnic in the picturesque park, stroll along the beach, go for a refreshing swim, bring the kids to the Variety Kids Centennial Water Park, or play a game of lawn bowling. More Details...
Dog Friendly Parks
Kamloops is also a dog friendly city. Hosting many dog events and competitions.
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Roderick Haig Brown Conservation Area 371-6200
Kenna Cartwright Park 828-3580
Located in southwest Kamloops.
Take the Trans Canada Highway to Exit #366 north along Copperhead Drive and then west along Hillside Drive to the main entrance.
Paul Lake Provincial Park 371-6200
The park is located 20 minutes from Kamloops off of Highway 5. Paul Lake is stocked with rainbow trout and a convenient car-top boat launch is provided. Over 7 km of hiking trails provide the visitor with beautiful scenery and vantage points of the surrounding area.
Lac Le Jeune Provincial Park 371-6200
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TRU (Thompson Rivers University)
900 Road Phone: 250-828-5000
The City of Kamloops is in the process of developing and expanding sports facilities at TRU to improve tournament-hosting capabilities in the city. Hillside Stadium conceptual designs include an indoor track, 3 gymnasium floors with seating, gymnastics facility, sports medicine service and retail space indoors. Outside this building: 3 soccer fields, including one artificial field with lights and grandstands. Contact http://www.kamloops.ca/tournamentcapital/index.shtml for more information.
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Pow Wow
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Art Gallery
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Festival's and Events
Tourism Kamloops
Ice Wine Festival
January (mid)
Cowboy Festival
March (beginning)
Phone:1-888-763-2224
Kamloops Pro Rodeo (June)
1-800-662-1994
Canada Day Folkfest (July)
372-5751
Pow Wow
SPECTACULAR NATIVE RELIC August Long weekend
Music in the Park Nightly
(July- Aug ) 374-3377
Hot Nights in the City
( Hot Rods-Aug) 372-2197
Alpine Blossom Festival
578-5484
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Tourist Attractions
Kamloops Wildlife Park
573-3242
Ginseng Tours
374-3017
Kamloops Art Gallery
828-3543
Salmon Run (Sept- Oct)
374-3377
Spirit of Kamloops Heritage Railway
www.kamrail.com/index.html
374-2141
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Kamloops Arenas & Aquatic Centre's |
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Ice Box Arena
463 Dene Drive
377-4282
Brock Arena
2470 Fleetwood Avenue
376-9646
Canada Games Pool
910 Road
Phone: 250-828-3165
Kamloops Blazers |
Memorial Arena
740 Victoria St.
314-1659
Valleyview Arena
353 Highland Rd
314-0429
Mc Arthur Island Sports Centre
Mc Arthur Island
376-4213
Kamloops Aquatic Centre
828-3655
YMCA- YWCA
372-7725
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Downtown Kamloops
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Secwepemc Indian Museum
Photos taken by Bonnie Leonard
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Shopping
Aberdeen Mall
374-3400
Sahali Mall
374-3033
Thompson Park Mall
372-5225
Northhill Mall
376-1259
Walmart
374-1591
Zellers
374-4141
Downtown Kamloops
#4-231 Victoria St Kamloops, BC V2C 2A1 (250) 372-3242
http://www.kcbia.com/
Safeway
372-1994
Save on Food
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Museum's
Secwepemc Indian Museum
828-9801
Firehall Museum
1205 Summit Drive Kamloops BC V2C 5R9
372-5131
Kamloops Museum & Archives
828-3576
St. Joseph's Historic Church
374-7324
Kamloops Art Gallery
828-3543
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Airlines
Kamloops Airport
Kamloops Airport Ltd.
3035 Airport Rd, Kamloops, BC, V2B 7X1
Phone: (250)376-3613 Fax: (250)376-3935
Air Canada Jazz: 1-888-247-2262
Central Mountain Air: 1-888-865-8585
Horizon Air: 1-800-547-9308
Bus Lines
Greyhound: 1- 250-374-1212
Kamloops Transit System: 1-250-376-1216
Train Lines
Via Rail: 1-888-842-7245
Ferries
BC Ferries: 1-888-223-3779
Taxi's
Kami Cabs: 374-5151
City of Kamloops
7 Victoria Street, Kamloops
British Columbia, V2C 1A2
Phone (250) 828 3311
City of Kamloops
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