Located in the heart of British Columbia’s interior, Kamloops is perfectly suited as the overnight stop between Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies. Set in Canada’s only semi-arid desert with a fascinating hillside landscape, Kamloops is the transportation hub of the province. The name itself, Kamloops, is derived from a Shuswap Indian word meaning “meeting place” referring to the joining of the North and South Thompson Rivers on which the town is located.

Dubbed the Tournament Capital of Canada, Kamloops offers world-class sporting and recreation facilities. The town is well known for its hot summers and warm springs, and in winter, snowfall can range from 86 cm (33.86 in) in town to 559 cm (17 ft) in nearby Sun Peaks, Canada’s 3rd largest ski resort. Kamloops also offers Rocky Mountaineer’s popular dinner theatre performances, The Two River Junction® Musical Revue and The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show.

Activities

• Two River Junction® Musical Theatre
• The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show
• Kamloops Heritage Railway
• British Columbia Wildlife Park