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ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGEWestern Heritage Trails in Kamloops, British Columbia
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Western Heritage in Kamloops
Kamloops is just the place to experience Western Heritage. The city has a rich history with colourful characters who have shaped the city into the place it is today. From the likes of Bill Miner, the McLean Gang, Catherine Shubert and First Nations people, hear the stories today of the past for an unforgettable getaway.
Kamloopa Pow Wow
First Nations History in Kamloops
In the language of the First Nations, T'kemlups means "Meeting Place" where the North and South Thompson Rivers converge. Two hundred years ago, it was it was a centre for fur trading activities and is linked to the start of the gold rush. Unravel the area’s history at the Secwepemc Museum & Heritage Park and at the Kamloops Kamloops Museum & Archives. The Kamloopa Pow Wow is one of the largest showcasings of Native culture in Western Canada and incorporates a vibrant display of storytelling, song, and dance each August at the Kamloops Pow Wow Grounds.
Western Heritage Adventures in Kamloops
Get on the cowboy boots, don a cowboy hat, saddle up and get into western spirit. Take a ride behind the Kamloops Heritage Railway's fully restored 2141 steam locomotive. Be aware, as there’s been rumour that the infamous train robber, Bill Miner and his gang, may overtake the train once again. Join the Heritage Railway in October for a spooky ghost train and in December for the Spirit of Christmas train.
2141 Steam Locomotive
Each spring, Kamloops is home to one of the best cowboy festivals in North America, the Kamloops Cowboy Festival. Enthusiasts enjoy unique poetry, art and music performed by local and international cowboy headliners.
Rodeos in Kamloops
The Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) holds a Pro Rodeo in Kamloops every year.
- Kamloops Pro Rodeo (CANCELLED THIS YEAR - WILL RETURN AUGUST 2011!): More information here.
- Check our events page for other rodeos in the area.
Other Western Events in Kamloops
Brush up on your riding skills at a horse training clinic or check out some fast-paced barrel racing! And remember to take in the Provincial Winter Fair and Top Hand Competition in Kamloops each September.
Agritourism Adventures in Kamloops
Add in a wine tasting advenure in communities in the Thompson Okanagan region. Sample world-renowned VQA wines on one of many winery tours, or take a break to enjoy a refreshing pint of beer at the local Kamloops Brewery.
Take a tour of a working ranch and farm and see where an abundance of fresh produce and foods come from. Visit the Historic Hat Creek Ranch, the Historic O’Keefe Ranch and roadside fruit & vegetable stands for a satisfying treat.
Explore the open, rugged landscape dotted with sagebrush and indigenous grasses on a horse-drawn wagon.
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