Kamloops Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Enjoy all four seasons in this friendly Canadian sports centre 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

3.5/5(20 area reviews)

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

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Valleyview

4/5(1 area review)

While Valleyview may 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

When in Aberdeen, you can plan a visit to Aberdeen Mall and Tournament Capital Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Lower Sahali

Though Lower Sahali may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kamloops City Hall and Tournament Capital Centre.

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 ₹6,656 per night from 13 May to 14 May
₹6,656
per night
13 May - 14 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
7.4/10 Good! (1,049 reviews)
"Plenty of character from yesteryear yet clean and fresh at the same time"

Reviewed on 8 May 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
The price is ₹10,946 per night from 12 May to 13 May
₹10,946
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Kamloops. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,474 reviews)
"Love it"

Reviewed on 3 May 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 ₹10,627 per night from 14 May to 15 May
₹10,627
per night
14 May - 15 May
Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Good Hotel
"Overall staying was fine. The only criticism will be that the shower curtain was torn and the window coverings need some work . Other than that everything else was good."

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

Sandman Signature Kamloops Hotel
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.
Rayleigh River Retreat - Garden Oasis
Rayleigh River Retreat - Garden Oasis
3 out of 5
4747 Aspen Park Dr, Kamloops, BC
Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Dunes at Kamloops and Paul Lake Provincial Park are located nearby.
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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