Kamloops

Travel Guide
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Enjoy all four seasons in this friendly Canadian sports center which has more than 2,000 hours of sunshine annually and fun outdoor activities every day of the year.

Kamloops is a friendly city in the heart of British Columbia where the North and South Thompson Rivers meet. Visit to watch sports tournaments or participate in outdoor activities. Enjoy golf, mountain biking, skiing, fishing and boating, all within 45 minutes of downtown Kamloops.

Walk, jog or rollerblade around McArthur Island Park along the Thompson River. Stop to watch soccer or baseball on the many fields or tackle the skate park’s halfpipe and obstacles. If you’ve never tried lawn bowling or curling, stop here to see how these games are played. Cheer for U.S. and Canadian semi-professional teams during July’s Kamloops International Baseball Tournament at the park’s Norbrock Stadium. The island even has a 9-hole executive golf course with club rental.

Kamloops is known as Canada’s Tournament Capital. The city’s Tournament Capital Centre and other facilities host more than 100 varied sports events annually, including hockey, track and field, aquatics, cross-country skiing, volleyball, mountain biking, orienteering, kayaking, rugby, badminton, speed skating, rodeo, dance, dragon boat racing and even the Dirty Feet Running Race series.

Learn about the history of this part of British Columbia. In the early 1800s the area was part of the United States known as Fort Astoria, named after the American fur trader and millionaire John Jacob Astor. Canadians from Winnipeg reached this spot in 1863 and renamed it Kamloops, based on the First Nations word meaning “where the rivers meet.” Join the celebration of First Nations heritage via storytelling, song and dance during summer’s Kamloopa Pow Wow.

Kamloops has more than 200 restaurants, many conveniently located in the lively downtown area near the river. Admire historic buildings and quiet streets and stop in small boutiques along the brick sidewalks. Travel outside the city to enjoy the diverse landscapes of mountains, grasslands, lakes and valleys and spot local wildlife.

Four major highways come together in Kamloops. Drive from major centers such as Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Seattle.

Where to stay in Kamloops

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Kamloops City Centre

If you're spending some time in Kamloops City Centre, Lake City Casino Kamloops and Sandman Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Kamloops City Centre
Great hiking trails wind their way all throughout the hills here making for a new adventure every time #hike #exploreBC #naturalbeauty

Valleyview

While Valleyview might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sun Rivers Golf Course and Lake City Casino Kamloops.

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Aberdeen

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Aberdeen and surrounding area, you can visit Aberdeen Mall and Tournament Capital Centre.

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Lower Sahali

While Lower Sahali isn't home to many top sights, Kamloops City Hall and Tournament Capital Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lower Sahali
The Plaza Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
The Plaza Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 out of 5
405 Victoria St, Kamloops, BC
The price is P4,614 per night from 23 May to 24 May
P4,614
per night
23 May - 24 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kamloops. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,079 reviews)
"Location is good. Hotel is so tired and needs refresh improvements. Staff is good. Breakfast is average"

Reviewed on May 19, 2024

The Plaza Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre
Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre
3.5 out of 5
1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC
Fully refundable
The price is P7,588 per night from 25 May to 26 May
P7,588
per night
25 May - 26 May
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Kamloops. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,477 reviews)
"Thank you"

Reviewed on May 14, 2024

Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre
Sandman Signature Kamloops Hotel
Sandman Signature Kamloops Hotel
3.5 out of 5
225 Lorne St, Kamloops, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P8,381 per night from 25 May to 26 May
P8,381
per night
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kamloops. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Easy to get to"

Reviewed on May 20, 2024

Sandman Signature Kamloops Hotel
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Rayleigh River Retreat - Garden Oasis
Rayleigh River Retreat - Garden Oasis
3 out of 5
4747 Aspen Park Dr, Kamloops, BC
Stay at this 3-star beach apartment in Kamloops. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Dunes at Kamloops and Paul Lake Provincial ...
Rayleigh River Retreat - Garden Oasis
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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