Tourism Kamloops

VISIT
KAMLOOPS
Kelly Funk
BC Wildlife Park/Doug Sage
BC Wildlife Park
Peter Olsen
Kelly Funk
Kamloopa Powwow
Tyler Meade
Hiking
Tara Gardner
Noble Pig Brew Tour
Heritage Tours
BRIEF HISTORY
FAST FACTS
• First Nations arrived over 2,000 years ago.
• Population - 87,000.
• City incorporated in 1893.
• Elevation - 347m (1,140ft) above sea level.
• City’s history included a gold rush, ranching, railroads,
and mining.
• 2000+ hours of sunshine annually.
• Today’s economic drivers are Tourism, Thompson
Rivers University, Regional Government, and Canada’s
Tournament Capital.
• Average maximum temperature of 21ºC.
Lisa Strachan Manager - Trade, Meetings & Sport
lisa@tourismkamloops.com
@LisaStrach
AVERAGING 13 DAILY
INCOMING FLIGHTS:
Tara Gardner 7 TO VANCOUVER
4 TO CALGARY
1 TO PRINCE GEORGE
1 TO EDMONTON
Coordinator - Trade, Meetings & Sport
tara@tourismkamloops.com
1290 West Trans Canada Hwy. Kamloops, BC Canada V2C 6R3
Ph. 250-372-8000 Fax. 250-372-2121 Toll Free 1-800-662-1994
tourismkamloops.com
#EXPLOREKAMLOOPS
tourismkamloops.com/trade
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NEW AND UNIQUE TOURISM PRODUCTS
BC WILDLIFE PARK www.bczoo.org
Clover the Kermode Spirit Bear available for
viewing May 2015. Animal encounters and tours
available upon request.
DOWNTOWN HERITAGE WALKING TOUR
www.tourismkamloops.com/walkingtour
FOOTGOLF AT SUN RIVERS
www.sunrivers.com/golf/footgolf_at_sun_rivers.html
2141 HERITAGE TRAIN
Reopening June 2015. www.kamrail.com
MONTE CREEK RANCH WINERY & VINEYARD
Opening June 2015. www.montecreekranch.com
RED COLLAR BREWING
HARPER'S TRAIL WINERY www.harperstrail.com
PRIVATO VINEYARD & WINERY www.privato.ca
www.redcollar.ca
SAGEWOOD WINERY www.sagewoodwinery.ca
RED BEARD CAFE / TAP HOUSE
DIVINE TOURS www.divinetours.ca
www.redbeardcoffee.com
TASTEFULL EXCURSIONS www.tastefullexcursions.ca
TRANQUILLE FARM FRESH
WESTJET ENCORE
Tunnel Tour Theatre & Corn Maze.
www.tranquillefarmfresh.com
New Non-Stop Flights Between Kamloops and Edmonton.
www.westjet.com
THINGS TO DO IN KAMLOOPS
KAMLOOPS FLAVOURS TRAIL
Experience the flavours of the Kamloops area
on three distinct tours. Wild BC salmon, fresh
produce, local wines, beers, cider, and more!
www.tourismkamloops.com/flavourstrail
BC WILDLIFE PARK
Specializing in the rehabilitation of North American
animal species, and the most successful breeder of
Burrowing Owls in North America. www.bczoo.org
BLACKWELL DAIRY
Combining cutting edge dairy farming technology,
educational tours, and premium delicious dairy
products. www.blackwelldairy.com
FARMERS’ / ARTISANS’ MARKETS
Wed. and Sat. enjoy local produce, crafts, baking, and
more. www.kamloopsfarmersmarket.com
GOLF
From beginner to championship, golf 13 remarkable
courses. www.tourismkamloops.com/golf
FLY FISHING GUIDED TOURS
KAMLOOPS MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
Kamloops is central to 100+ fishing lakes
within an hour drive. Local guides available.
The Visitor Centre has a rent-a-rod program.
www.tourismkamloops.com
Tour three floors of exhibits. Join a guided tour
of the Downtown Heritage Walking Tour, or go on
a self-guided tour.
www.tourismkamloops.com/walkingtour
HORSEBACK RIDING &
WESTERN EXPERIENCE
SECWEPEMC MUSEUM & HERITAGE PARK
Jandana Ranch: www.jandanaranch.com
Erin Valley Stables: www.erinvalley.com
Grandview Acres: www.grandviewacreskamloops.com
KAMLOOPS ART GALLERY
Southern B.C.’s principal gallery with new exhibits
year round. www.kag.bc.ca
TRANQUILLE FARM FRESH
Visit a 150 year old historic farm site and see
where history, old farming techniques, and leading
edge urban farming combine.
www.tranquillefarmfresh.ca
Explore the archeological remains of a 2000 year
old winter village site.
www.secwepemcmuseum.com
SUNMORE GINSENG SPA & FACTORY
North America's only ginseng spa. Take a tour of
the factory, enjoy the spa, and try ginseng teas.
www.sunmore.com
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Offering over 1000 hectares of unique terrain and
public access cross-country bike trails, Kamloops is
a mecca for the mountain biking enthusiast. Ask us
about our new mountain biking map.
www.tourismkamloops.com/mountainbiking
2015/ 2016 GROUP FRIENDLY EVENTS (GF) / CITY WIDE EVENTS (CW)
PROJECT X THEATRE (GF)
End of July to Mid August
MUSIC IN THE PARK (GF)
4TH ANNUAL RIBFEST & HOT NITE
IN THE CITY SHOW 'N SHINE (GF)
August 7-9, 2015
Nightly in July & August (free)
ADAMS RIVER SALMON RUN (GF)
KAMLOOPS MARATHON (CW)
October 2015 is a sub-dominant salmon run
July 26, 2015
KAMLOOPA POWWOW (GF & CW)
August 1-3, 2015
17TH ANNUAL SUN PEAKS WINTER
OKANAGAN WINE FESTIVAL (GF)
Late January, 2016
AUGUST LONG SOCCER TOURNAMENT (CW)
19TH ANNUAL KAMLOOPS COWBOY
HERITAGE FESTIVAL (GF)
March 17-20, 2016
IIHF WORLD WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY
CHAMPIONSHIPS (GF, CW)
March 28 - April 4, 2016
MAY LONG WEEKEND SOCCER
TOURNAMENTS (CW)
May 21-23, 2016
August 1-3, 2015
NEW HOTEL DEVELOPMENTS AND RENOVATIONS
BEST WESTERN PLUS
Updates to guest rooms, lobby, and new breakfast
room to be completed Summer 2015
Updates to breakfast room and guest rooms
completed 2015
THE FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOT
SANDMAN SIGNATURE
KAMLOOPS HOTEL
Completed May 2015
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
Completed 2014
Full hotel renovations completed May 2015
THE HAMPTON INN BY HILTON
THE PLAZA HOTEL New rooftop event space
Renovation completed spring 2014
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON
New Brand: Renovations completed fall 2013
THE COAST KAMLOOPS HOTEL &
CONFERENCE CENTRE
Renovations completed fall 2013
HOTEL 540
Renovations completed spring 2013
Printed in Canada.
Designed by Fresh Inc.
ACCENT INNS KAMLOOPS