Tourism Kamloops

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SUMMER
Ride the rails behind a fully restored steam locomotive,
the Kamloops Heritage Railway’s ‘2141’.
Go snorkeling or scuba diving in fresh water with the
Ocean Pacific group.
Test your Geocaching skills in the world wide game
of hiding & seeking treasure.
Go on a rock hounding expedition on your own or
with a guide.
Get out and enjoy Destination Mainstage and live plays
including ‘Shakespeare in the Park’ with Project X
Theatre Productions
Test out the waters in a canoe or kayak.
Paddle surf your way around Kamloops.
Build a sandcastle with the kids - Riverside Park or
Overlanders Beach are great areas.
Escape into a world of imagination with
Cirque Du Soleils’ Quidam.
Watch the sky light up with a magnificent fireworks
show & Lumiere Parade on Canada Day.
Cool down at a water park. There are lots of great
water parks to keep the kids busy.
Take in some motocross action at the Whispering
Pines Raceway.
Go ziplining with Treetop Flyers at Chase
Canyon Zipline.
Go whitewater rafting. There are several companies
in the area offering a full range of experiences.
WINTER
Head out cross country skiing at Stake Lake or one
of the many cross country ski areas.
Go ice skating. In the winter there are many outdoor
facilities to check out as well as indoor arenas.
Cheer on the Kamloops Blazers hockey team owned
by NHL stars.
Say hello to a sled dog at Sun Peaks Resort.
Go tubing at the Snow Town Tube Park
at Harper Mountain.
Check out ‘Hot Nite in the City Car Show’ held
every August.
Go snowmobiling. There are so many great areas
to get out and ride.
Go waterskiing or boating on Kamloops Lake and the
Thompson River.
Go snowshoeing. Kamloops is full of great places
to try it out.
Check out the Kamloopa Pow Wow held every July.
Go downhill skiing or snowboarding at Sun Peaks
Resort or Harper Mountain.
Go on a garden tour of the Horticulture Gardens at
Thompson Rivers University.
See many butterflies at the Butterfly Garden at
McArthur Island Park.
Enjoy free live music at Music in the Park for the
months of July and August at Riverside Park.
Take advantage of the warm weather and cool water
by floating down the meandering South
Thompson River.
K A M L OO P S
Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter
Stop and smell the roses at the Rotary Rose Garden
at Riverside Park.
Catch a ‘Birds of Prey Show’ or feed the wolves at the
BC Wildlife Park.
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See hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights at
the BC Wildlife Parks’ ‘Wildlights’.
Celebrate the holiday season with the 2141 ‘Spirit
of Christmas’ train or Homes for the Holidays tour.
Dashing through the snow... try a sleigh ride to
enjoy the winter season!
Enjoy the winter vibrancy of downtown by attending
the Lights in the Night Celebration!
Witness the coolest sport on earth –
ice racing at Stake Lake
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Kamloops blends energizing recreational opportunities with a
culture of warm, welcoming people, allowing visitors to let loose
and just play! Here are 107 Things To Do in Kamloops on a
getaway, overnight trip or vacation in the season of your choice!
ALMOST ANYTIME OF THE YEAR
Have an animal encounter at the BC Wildlife Park.
Go on a FREE Heritage Homes Walking Tour through
the downtown core.
Check out a 2,000 year old village at the Secwepemc
Museum and Heritage Park.
Check out a game of Roller Derby.
Visit the Centre of the Universe ... seriously!
Take a tour of the Kamloops Museum and Archives and
learn about colourful characters.
Go bird watching – you might spot a Trumpeter Swan.
See Kamloops from the sky. Charter a helicopter tour
for some excitement.
Go swimming, either at one of the many lakes and rivers
in the area or at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre.
See a movie. Kamloops has the Paramount Twin
Theatre downtown and the Cineplex Odeon
by Aberdeen Mall.
Try a new sport by going disc golfing with the Kamloops
Disc Golf Club.
Try your luck at Lake City Casino or Chances Entertainment.
Hone your camera skills with a nature photography
tour and workshop.
Take the dogs for a walk and check out the many
dog friendly parks throughout the city.
Experience world class golf courses indoor all year long.
Take a sightseeing tour with Tours by Q.
Get hands-on! Check out the BIG Little Science
Centre’s amazing interactive science exhibits.
Catch up over coffee. Head to the downtown core to
shop, people watch and sip a latté on a sidewalk patio.
Check out a WolfPack sporting event at Thompson
Rivers University.
Check out the Chinese Cemetery, a historic site
featuring monuments associated with traditional
Chinese death ritual practices.
Catch a live band. The Blue Grotto, Pogue Mahone’s,
The Commodore and The Grind are all some hot
spots where many live bands play.
Go bowling. Cosmic or disco 5 pin bowling is available
at two lanes in Kamloops.
Get your picture with a HUGE trout. Located in the
parking lot of the Kamloops Visitor Centre.
Murals, murals, murals. See some colourful murals
Downtown and on Kamloops’ North Shore along
Tranquille Road.
Visit St. Joseph’s Church. Over a century old, the
church is located on the Tk’emlúps Indian Band land.
Skateboard and BMX all year round at Faction.
Catch a naughty burlesque show at the Blue Grotto!
Explore many art galleries located throughout the city,
including the Kamloops Art Gallery and the
Old Courthouse Gallery.
Explore the Western Heritage Trail.
Check out the training facilities where Olympian
Dylan Armstrong trains.
Bring the kids to see Remote Control car racing
with the Thompson Valley R/C Club.
Go fish! Try ice fishing or fly fishing at one of the
100+ lakes in the Kamloops area.
Relax at the Sunmore Ginseng Spa, North America’s
only ginseng spa.
Go paintballing.
Check out some local eats, choose from over 200
restaurants in the area.
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Let your kids play, and relax in the lounge at
Sweet Home café.
Check out a NASCAR
event at MotoPlex Speedway.
Check out the incredible night life of Kamloops.
Get the freshest produce around at the Kamloops
Farmers’ Markets.
Go on a self-guided brew tour of downtown.
Head over to the McArthur Island Sports Complex to
watch a sporting event.
Scale a cliff outdoors, or try indoor rock climbing.
Have tea with a Monk at Sitavana Monastery.
Enjoy live theatre by Western Canada Theatre, producing
plays like ‘Harvest’, ‘Where The Wild Things are’,
‘A Christmas Story’, and more.
Enjoy the sweet sounds of the Kamloops Symphony at
the Sagebrush Theatre or venues around the city.
SPRING THROUGH FALL
Get out for a game of golf at BC’s Best Public Course in
2011… Tobiano. Check out one of Kamloops’ 13
remarkable courses.
Go mountain biking on some sweet single track on
various trails throughout the city.
Check out the Kamloops Skate Park on a skateboard
or rollerblades.
Head out into the backcountry on a scenic and
relaxing horseback ride.
Check out the skies in Kamloops...while paragliding
or hang gliding!
Take a hike! Head out into the hills on well-marked trails
for all skill levels of hiker.
Rollerblade or run the Rivers Trail. See exceptional
scenery the entire way.
Go on a segway tour with Shuswap Unique Adventure
Tours. A cool way to check out a local winery
and provincial park.
Go fossil hunting. Maybe you’ll find a treasure
that’s millions of years old.
Get spooked on the Kamloops Heritage Railway’s
Ghost Train.
Stroll through a nature area in between Pioneer Park and
Riverside Park. Venture a little further and experience
the Uji Gardens in Riverside Park.
Have your picture taken with the Kamloops Mounted
Patrol, riding horseback through Riverside Park.
Tennis anyone? Head out for a game of tennis at
the many courts throughout the city.
The ultimate guys getaway – a Dirt biking/Fly fishing
package with DNA!
Attend a cutting clinic, roping, barrel racing, 4-H fair
or rodeo throughout Kamloops and area.
Take an agri-tourism tour.
Take the kids, or be a kid yourself, for mini-golf,
laser tag or token games.
Go parachuting with the Kamloops Skydiving Club.
Check out the waterfall at Peterson Creek Park.
Get a picture with hoodoos.
Try out the Olympic BMX training facilities at the
Kamloops Bike Ranch or at McArthur Island.
Head out to Kamloops Lake and check out the
Balancing Rock.
Hop on a motorcycle and check out the many
Motorcycle Circle Routes.
Experience the unique history of the settlers and
natives at Hat Creek Ranch.
Check out the largest Cowboy Festival in Canada with
the Kamloops Cowboy Festival!
Get close to nature and enjoy the Adams River Salmon
Run each October.