AGRITOURISM
Real food, real fun, from real people.
In Kamloops we see, hear, feel, smell, and taste the joys of farming. Agritourism is travel that allows you to feel country life with your hands, taste the delicious extractions from the land, hear the soft and comforting sounds of rustling grass, hear farm animals calling to one another, and — best of all — allow the sweet air take over your mind.
Farms in the Kamloops area are mostly family owned and operated. They know their operation and are able to provide the best education and experience to which no secondary source could ever measure up. Agritourism is a truly memorable way to get to know local people, their culture, and get up close to delicious unprocessed foods. It’s an activity the whole family can be involved in. It’s never too late to learn new production methods and teach the children about different ways of life.
You cannot help but smile back at a sunflower
Kamloops is home to top world-exporting ginseng operations, sheep farms, working cattle ranches, horseback riding stables, honey farms, vegetable farms, greenhouse operations, farms with on-site cheese-making, cosmetics made from herbs, dairy farms, fruit stands, U-pick orchards and berry farms, nurseries, heritage farms, a winery, and even a brewery, all within an hour or so of downtown Kamloops. Savour the sweet scent of honeysuckle flowering, long windows of freshly cut alfalfa, timothy, peas and corn, barley, and grass. Many operations feature natural and certified organic produce.
What memories are made of
Time to get up early, have a hearty breakfast, and get hands-on with the morning chores. Or relax in the warmth of the morning and sip coffee or tea by a lovely herb garden before heading off to a sheep ranch where there will be a sheep shearing demonstration and newborn lambs to watch as they tumble and play with each other.
After a leisurely drive further into the country, stop for a refreshing lunch at a farm with an on-site bakery and kitchen. It is here you can buy delicious sandwiches and other delights, and where a serving of homemade pie and ice cream is truly exquisite! Or just up the highway visit a delightful little winery offering outstanding fruit wines along with a diverse selection of tasty meals. Your choice!
The next stop of the afternoon will be at a dairy farm in the hills where the vista is beyond belief and the farm a touch of nostalgia. A refreshing ice-cream cone provides a delightful finishing touch to this enlightening tour. A quiet and soothing excursion through stunning mountainous countryside, then an enchanting trip along the river, ending up at a charming inn and guest ranch. A satisfying steak dinner, a glass of full-bodied red wine from BC’s notorious Okanagan Valley, topped off with a scrumptious dessert and a warm western smile will polish off your memorable day.
Farmers Market
Buy Fresh and Local at the Kamloops Farmers Market!
This is a great opportunity to buy reasonably -priced fresh and organic local produce and flowers. Choose from a wide variety of nutritious foods ranging from fresh salsa to homemade goat cheese! The streets come alive with the sights and sounds of merchants selling and customers buying homemade and homegrown items!
The Saturday Market takes place on St. Paul St., between Second Ave and Third Ave. Crafts and Home based Businesses are set up in the Stuart Wood Schoolyard. Wednesday's market is on Victoria St., between Fourth Ave and Fifth Ave (between the Plaza and the library).
The market runs mid April to the last Saturday in October.
Saturday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Phone 250-577-3461 for more information.
NEW!
The New North Shore Farmer’s Market
· May 16 to Oct 24, Fridays, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
· McDonald Park, McDonald Avenue
Kamloops Farm Fresh
This is your guide to a diversity of farm fresh products grown throughout the Thompson Nicola Region. Click here to view!
Information
Chai-Na-Ta Farms Ltd - 250-372-9500
Farmers Market - 250-577-3461
Jay Springs Lamb - 250-573-3609
Jandana Ranch - 250-573-5800
Carl's Market Garden & Fruit Stand - 250-672-9366
The Ranch - 250-577-3366
The Westwold Carrot Company - 250-375-2324
Riversong Agriharmonics - 250-578-8519
Golden Ears Farm - 250-679-8421
Visitor Centre - 1-800-662-1994