107 Things To Do In Kamloops, British Columbia

Kamloops blends energizing recreational opportunities with a culture of warm, welcoming people, allowing visitors to let loose and just play! Here are 107 Things To Do In Kamloops on any getaway, overnight trip or vacation! In our list you will find samples of things to do in each of the four seasons.

 


 

WINTER

 
Head out cross country skiing at Stake Lake or one of the many cross country ski areas.
 
Go ice skating. In the winter there are many outdoor facilities to check out as well as indoor arenas.
 
Cheer on the Kamloops Blazers hockey team owned by NHL stars.
 
Say hello to a sled dog at Sun Peaks Resort. 
 
Go tubing at the Snow Town Tube Park at Harper Mountain.
 
Go snowmobiling. There are so many great areas to get out and ride.
 
Go snowshoeing. Kamloops is full of great places to try it out.
 
Go downhill skiing or snowboarding at Sun Peaks Resort or Harper Mountain.
 
See hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights at the BC Wildlife Parks’ ‘Wildlights’.
 
Celebrate the holiday season with the 2141 ‘Spirit of Christmas’ train or Homes for the Holidays tour.
 
Dashing through the snow... try a sleigh ride to enjoy the winter season!
 
Enjoy the winter vibrancy of downtown by attending the Lights in the Night Celebration!

 

ALMOST ANYTIME OF THE YEAR

 
Have an animal encounter at the BC Wildlife Park.
 
Check out fantastic exhibitions at the Kamloops Art Gallery.
 
Go on a FREE Heritage Homes Walking Tour through the downtown core.
 
Check out a 2,000 year old village at the Secwepemc Museum and Heritage Park.
 
Check out a game of Roller Derby. 
 
Visit the Centre of the Universe ... seriously!
 
Take a tour of the Kamloops Museum and Archives and learn about colourful characters.
 
Take a sightseeing tour with Tours by Q.
 
Catch up over coffee. Head to the downtown core to shop, people watch and sip a latté on a sidewalk patio.
 
Check out the Chinese Cemetery, a historic site featuring monuments associated with traditional Chinese death ritual practices.
 
Catch a live band. The Blue Grotto, Pogue Mahone’s, The Commodore and The Grind are all some hot spots where many live bands play.
 
Go bowling. Cosmic or disco 5 pin bowling is available at two lanes in Kamloops.
 
Get your picture with a HUGE trout. Located in the parking lot of the Kamloops Visitor Centre.
 
Murals, murals, murals. See some colourful murals Downtown and on Kamloops’ North Shore along Tranquille Road.
 
Visit St. Joseph’s Church. Over a century old, the church is located on the Tk’emlúps Indian Band land.
 
Head out for a driving tour. One day tours showcase surrounding towns and villages.
 
Go bird watching – you might spot a Trumpeter Swan.
 
See Kamloops from the sky. Charter a helicopter tour for some excitement.
 
Go swimming, either at one of the many lakes and rivers in the area or at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre.
 
See a movie. Kamloops has the Paramount Twin Theatre downtown and the Cineplex Odeon by Aberdeen Mall.
 
Try a new sport by going disc golfing with the Kamloops Disc Golf Club.
 
Try your luck at Lake City Casino or Chances Entertainment.
 
Hone your camera skills with a nature photography tour and workshop.
 
Take the dogs for a walk and check out the many dog friendly parks throughout the city.
 
Kamloops has many statues located around town. See the Overlanders, art sculptures and even a bronze bull!
 
Get hands-on! Check out the BIG Little Science Centre’s amazing interactive science exhibits.
 
Check out a WolfPack sporting event at Thompson Rivers University.
 
Catch a naughty burlesque show at the Blue Grotto!
 
Explore many art galleries located throughout the city.
 
Explore the Western Heritage Trail.
 
Check out the training facilities where Olympian Dylan Armstrong trains.
 
Bring the kids to see Remote Control car racing with the Thompson Valley R/C Club.
 
Go fish! Try ice fishing or fly fishing at one of the 100+ lakes in the Kamloops area.
 
Visit the Old Courthouse and its art galleries.
 
Relax at the Sunmore Ginseng Spa, North America’s only ginseng spa.
 
Go paintballing.
 
Check out some local eats, choose from over 200 restaurants in the area.
 
Take the kids to many playgrounds throughout the city for an afternoon of fun.
 
Check out the incredible night life of Kamloops.
 
Go on a self-guided brew tour of downtown.
 
Head over to the McArthur Island Sports Complex to watch a sporting event.
 
Scale a cliff outdoors, or try indoor rock climbing.
 
Have tea with a Monk at Sitavana Monastery.
 
Enjoy live theatre by Western Canada Theatre, producing plays like ‘Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat’, ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and more!
 
Enjoy the sweet sounds of the Kamloops Symphony at the Sagebrush Theatre or venues around the city.
 
 

SPRING THROUGH FALL

 
Get out for a game of golf at Canada’s Best New Golf Course in 2008 … Tobiano. Check out one of Kamloops’ 13 remarkable courses.
 
Go mountain biking on some sweet single track on various trails throughout the city.
 
Check out the Kamloops Skate Park on a skateboard or rollerblades.
 
Head out into the backcountry on a scenic and relaxing horseback ride.
 
Check out the skies in Kamloops...while paragliding or hang gliding!
 
Take a hike! Head out into the hills on well-marked trails for all skill levels of hiker.
 
Rollerblade or run the Rivers Trail. See exceptional scenery the entire way.
 
Go on a segway tour with Shuswap Unique Adventure Tours. A cool way to check out a local winery and provincial park
 
Go fossil hunting. Maybe you’ll find a treasure that’s millions of years old.
 
Check out a NASCAR event at MotoPlex Speedway.
 
Get the freshest produce around at the Kamloops Farmers’ Markets.
 
 
Stroll through a nature area in between Pioneer Park and Riverside Park. Venture a little further and experience the Uji Gardens in Riverside Park.
 
Have your picture taken with the Kamloops Mounted Patrol, riding horseback through Riverside Park.
 
Tennis anyone? Head out for a game of tennis at the many courts throughout the city.
 
The ultimate guys getaway – a Dirt biking/Fly fishing package with DNA!
 
Attend a cutting clinic, roping, barrel racing, 4-H fair or rodeo throughout Kamloops and area.
 
Take an agri-tourism tour.
 
Take the kids, or be a kid yourself, for mini-golf, laser tag or token games.
 
Go parachuting with the Kamloops Skydiving Club.
 
Place your bets! Take in some horseracing at Sagebrush Downs.
 
Check out the waterfall at Peterson Creek Park. 
 
Get a picture with hoodoos.
 
Try out the Olympic BMX training facilities at the Kamloops Bike Ranch or at McArthur Island.
 
Head out to Kamloops Lake and check out the Balancing Rock.
 
Hop on a motorcycle and check out the many Motorcycle Circle Routes.
 
Experience the unique history of the settlers and natives at Hat Creek Ranch.
 
Check out the largest Cowboy Festival in Canada with the Kamloops Cowboy Festival!
 
Get close to nature and enjoy the Adams River Salmon Run each October.
 
 

SUMMER

 
Ride the rails behind a fully restored steam locomotive, the Kamloops Heritage Railway’s ‘2141’.
 
Go on a rock hounding expedition on your own or with a guide.
 
Test out the waters in a canoe or kayak.
 
Build a sandcastle with the kids - Riverside Park or Overlanders Beach are great areas.
 
Watch the sky light up with a magnificent fireworks show & Lumiere Parade on Canada Day.
 
Cool down at a water park. There are lots of great water parks to keep the kids busy.
 
Take in some motocross action at the Whispering Pines Raceway.
 
 
Go whitewater rafting. There are several companies in the area offering a full range of experiences.
 
Stop and smell the roses at the Rotary Rose Garden at Riverside Park.
 
Check out ‘Hot Nite in the City Car Show’ held every August.
 
Go waterskiing or boating on Kamloops Lake and the Thompson River.
 
Check out the Kamloopa Pow Wow held every July.
 
Catch a ‘Birds of Prey Show’ or feed the wolves at the BC Wildlife Park.
 
Go on a garden tour at the Horticulture Gardens at Thompson Rivers University.
 
See many butterflies at the Butterfly Garden at McArthur Island Park.
 
Enjoy free live music at Music in the Park for the months of July and August at Riverside Park.
 
Take advantage of the warm weather and cool water by floating down the meandering South Thompson River.
 
Go snorkeling or scuba diving in fresh water with the Ocean Pacific group.
 
Visit the ‘2141’ Steam Locomotive Backshop to tour and visit with the volunteers.
 
Get outside and enjoy live ‘Shakespeare in the Park’ with Project X Theatre Productions.
 
 

 

 

 

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