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Alternative names: Founded: 1811 (213 years ago)Population: 68.7 thous. (2019)Area: 115.53 mi²Elevation: 1211 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°40'32"N, 120°19'59"W
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Kamloops Attractions - What to See and Explore

Kamloops offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Riverside Park, British Columbia Wildlife Park, Pinantan Lake, Kamloops Museum and Archives. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Park • City Center

    Riverside Park

    Riverside Park is a park in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada that encompasses a beach next to a river. The park is bordered by the Thompson River and Landsdowne Street.

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    106-acre zoo with rehabilitation program

    British Columbia Wildlife Park

    The British Columbia Wildlife Park is a 106-acre zoo located in Kamloops, British Columbia. The British Columbia Wildlife Park is an accredited member of the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

  • pinantan lake kamloops location map
    50°43'26"N • 120°1'27"W

    Pinantan Lake

    Pinantan Lake is a small community located about 20 minutes out of Kamloops, BC. It is home to a general store, a resort, a small school and about 500 residents.

  • kamloops museum and archives location map
    Specialty museum • Museum

    Kamloops Museum and Archives

    The Kamloops Museum and Archives is a museum and archives located in the city of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. Located at 207 Seymour Street in downtown Kamloops, at the corner of 2nd Avenue.

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    Church • City Center

    Sacred Heart Cathedral

    Sacred Heart Cathedral is a Romanesque-style church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kamloops. It is located in the downtown area of Kamloops at the intersection of Nicola Street and 3rd Avenue.

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    Museum

    Secwepemc Museum and Heritage Park

    The Secwepemc Museum and Heritage Park is located in Kamloops, British Columbia. The inside of the museum has four different galleries showcasing the cultural and traditional lives of the Secwepemc People.

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    Church • City Center

    St. Paul's Cathedral

    St Paul's Cathedral, Kamloops, is the Cathedral church for the Territory of the People, Anglican Church of Canada. The Territory of the People was formerly known as the Diocese of Cariboo, which was dissolved because of its inability to meet tort judgments against it in respect of abuse in Indian residential schools.

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    50°41'1"N • 120°17'38"W

    Sun Rivers

    Sun Rivers is a community located on the northeastern side of Kamloops, BC on the Kamloops Indian Band Reserve against Mount Peter and Mount Paul. It is located east on Highway 5 near the junction with the Trans Canada Highway. It is developed around the Sun Rivers golf course.

  • yellowhead bridge kamloops location map
    Bridge • City Center

    Yellowhead Bridge

    The Yellowhead Bridge or the East Kamloops Bridge is a road bridge in Kamloops, British Columbia. It carries Highway 5 over the South Thompson River.

  • kenna cartwright park kamloops location map
    Park • Mount Dufferin

    Kenna Cartwright Park

    Kenna Cartwright Park is a municipal park located in Kamloops, British Columbia. The park was created to preserve one of Kamloops' natural landscapes and views. The name comes from the former mayor, Kenna Cartwright.

  • overlanders bridge kamloops location map
    Bridge • North Shore

    Overlanders Bridge

    The Overlanders Bridge is a bridge that spans the Thompson River in Kamloops, British Columbia. It connects Fortune Drive and Tranquille Road in the north with Victoria Street in the south.

  • batchelor hill kamloops location map
    Hill

    Batchelor Hill

    Batchelor Hill 733 m prominence: 128 m, is a hill overlooking the city of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, immediately northwest of the city and north of the neighbourhood of Brocklehurst.

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    50°40'45"N • 120°19'34"W

    Kamloops Heritage Railway

    The Kamloops Heritage Railway is a heritage railway in Kamloops, British Columbia. The railway operates throughout the year running trains within Kamloops.

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    50°39'54"N • 120°21'54"W

    Academy Of Dance

    Concerts and shows • Theater

  • kamloops crown of curling location map
    50°40'37"N • 120°19'26"W

    Kamloops Crown of Curling

    The Kamloops Crown of Curling is an annual bonspiel, or curling tournament, held in October at the Kamloops Curling Club in Kamloops. The purse for the event is CAD$30,000 each for the men's and women's events.

  • barnhartvale kamloops
    Neighbourhood • Barnhartvale

    Barnhartvale

    Barnhartvale, originally Barnhart Vale, is located at the southeast end of Kamloops, south of Dallas in British Columbia, Canada. The area includes riding stables, farms, and ranches. There is a local Esso gas station, and a local elementary school, Robert L. Clemitson. The main road which runs through Barnhartvale is Barnhartvale Road.

  • juniper ridge kamloops location map
    Neighbourhood • Juniper Ridge

    Juniper Ridge

    Juniper Ridge is a community located in the city of Kamloops, British Columbia. It is situated at the south-east end of the city on a hillside south of the South Thompson River.

  • batchelor heights kamloops location map
    Neighbourhood • Batchelor Heights

    Batchelor Heights

    Batchelor Heights is a neighbourhood of the city of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. Its name derives from that of Batchelor Hill, a local landmark named for Owen Salisbury Batchelor, an early settler, prospector and rancher who lived in the area.

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    Neighbourhood • North Shore

    North Kamloops

    North Kamloops is a neighbourhood and former town located in the City of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. It is located immediately to the northwest of Downtown Kamloops across the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers.

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Kamloops – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Kamloops, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Sun Peaks Resort, Nicola Valley Museum and Archives (Merritt), Lac Le Jeune.

  • sun peaks resort24 milesNE
    Winter sport, Ski area

    Sun Peaks Resort

    Nestled in the heart of British Columbia, Sun Peaks Resort is a premier ski area that beckons outdoor enthusiasts with its powdery slopes and picturesque alpine setting. Established in the early 1960s, this destination has grown into Canada's second-largest ski area...

  • nicola valley museum and archives merritt44 milesSW
    Specialty museum, History museum, Museum

    Nicola Valley Museum and Archives, Merritt

    The Nicola Valley Museum and Archives is in Merritt, British Columbia. it was built and is operated by the Nicola Valley Museum and Archives Association, which was formed at a meeting at Merritt City Hall on May 26, 1976, and was registered as a Society on September 23, 1976.

  • lac le jeune15 milesSW
    Natural attraction, Lake, Body of water

    Lac Le Jeune

    Lac Le Jeune is a lake and provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located approximately 37 kilometres south of Kamloops and 47 kilometres north of Merritt.

  • kamloops lake15 milesW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

    Kamloops Lake

    Kamloops Lake in British Columbia, Canada is situated on the Thompson River just west of Kamloops. The lake is 1.6 km wide, 29 km long, and up to 152 m deep.

  • skoatl point bonaparte provincial park location map
    33 milesN
    Volcano

    Skoatl Point, Bonaparte Provincial Park

    Skoatl Point is a volcanic plug located in the formation known as the Chilcotin Group, which lie between the Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains and the mid-Fraser River in British Columbia, Canada.

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Best Time To Visit Kamloops

Learn when is the best time to travel to Kamloops weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in May, June and August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February and March. Most of it rains in June.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Cuisine

A guide to some of the best local dishes and drinks that you will meet in the region.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Kamloops?

The top attractions to visit in Kamloops are:

What is the best time to visit Kamloops?

July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in May, June and August. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

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