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.

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

 

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 Blazerswww.blazerhockey.com/

Recreation

Erin Valley Riding Stables 573-5442

Lake City Casino 372-3336

Cineplex Odeon 377-8401

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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

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

Art Gallery

Festival's and Events

  • 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

Tourist Attractions

 

  • Interior Savings Centre
    300 Lorne St.
    828-3335
    www.interiorsavingscentre.com
  • 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
    376-4213
  • Kamloops Aquatic Centre
    828-3655
  • YMCA- YWCA
    372-7725

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
  • Downtown Kamloops
    #4-231 Victoria St Kamloops, BC V2C 2A1 (250) 372-3242
    http://www.kcbia.com/
  • Safeway
    372-1994
  • Save on Food
    374-6685

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

Airlines

  • Kamloops Airport
    Kamloops Airport Ltd.
    3035 Airport Rd, Kamloops, BC, V2B 7X1
    Phone: (250)376-3613 Fax: (250)376-3935

Bus Lines

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
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