The city of Kamloops is centrally located in the heart of British Columbia's Interior and maintains a population of around 83,000. Kamloops is a wonderful place to visit. The area is an outdoor enthusiast's dream with all the lakes, fairways, and nature trails you'll need for golfing, fishing, boating & kayaking, walking, hiking, and mountain biking.
Things to do in Kamloops
Kamloops Art Gallery
This Gallery is a public museum that features changing exhibitions of regional, national, and international art, with a contemporary focus. Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10am - 5pm; Thursday 10am - 9pm; Saturday & Sunday noon - 4pm; closed Statutory Holidays; closed Sunday June – September. Call 250-828-3543 for more information.
101 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC
Kamloops Museum and Archives
Three floors of permanent and changing exhibits cover the exciting and varied history of this Wild West town and the landscape which shaped the People. View the exhibits about the local Secwepemc nation, the early fur traders, the gold rush and the gold seekers, cattle ranching, paddle wheelers and railway construction, the coming of permanent settlers, and the making of a frontier Town. Open year round Tuesday - Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm; summer hours May 24 - September 6 Monday - Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm. Admission is by donation. Informal or formal guided Museum tours are offered on request, although larger groups are encouraged to call ahead so we know you're coming. Call 250-828-3576 for more information.
207 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC
Kamloops Wildlife Park
The only not for profit Zoo in BC with a commitment to family recreation, conservation and education. Services include gift shop, children's zoo, Miniature train, 65 species including wolf, grizzly and tiger, and spectacular photographic opportunities. Open September 1 - December 31 8am - 4:30pm; January 6 - June 26 8am -4:30pm; June 28 - August 31 8am – 8:30pm. Call 250-573-3242 for more information.
9077 E. Trans Canada Hwy., Kamloops, BC
Kenna Cartwright Park
The Park offers an extensive network of 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. This combined with our distinctive 4 seasons and easy access, makes Kenna Cartwright a park for all seasons. Open dawn to dusk year round Call 250-828-2551 for more information.
Pavilion Theatre
This is Western Canada Theatre's intimate 165 seat "black box" theatre, which also doubles as a rehearsal hall. The Pavilion Theatre lobby is home to Kamloops Live! Call 250-372-0966 for more information.
1025 Lorne Street, Kamloops, BC
Secwepemc Museum & Native Heritage Park
The Secwepemc Museum & Heritage Park is a unique Native-owned and operated facility dedicated to the preservation, promotion and enhancement of Shuswap people, history and culture. Guided tours are given, by appointment only and we offer a seasonal gift shop on site. Call 250-828-9801 for more information.
355 Yellowhead Highway, Kamloops, BC
Spirit of Kamloops
Ride this Rails with the sites and sounds of this magnificent restored steam engine2141 – The Spirit of Kamloops. Enjoy your ride in one of our restored vintage coaches or let your hair down and free in one of our open air coaches. Call 250-374-2141 for more information.
510 Lorne Street, Kamloops, BC
Stake Lake Ski Area
This area was designed by cross-country skiers for cross-country skiers. You will find 45km of pristine trails, only 25 minutes from downtown Kamloops. Do something that is allot of fun and great for your body; breathe in some fresh BC mountain air! The ski area is open 9am – 4pm daily is located 25 minutes south of Kamloops
Venture Kamloops
The Kamloops Region is BC's Adventure Destination. Packed with fun and excitement, this region of 120,000 is a great choice in any season. Everything you could ask for is here: sublime dining, unique cultural attractions and high-energy activities. Make the Kamloops region more than BC's Adventure Destination - make it your destination.
2 510 Lorne Street, Kamloops, BC
Western Canada Theatre
Why not come out to play, and treat your imagination to another fun and stimulating season with Western Canada Theatre. Call us for performance schedule and ticket pricing please. Call 250-372-3216 for more information.