GOLF101 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 101 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.
1. Have an animal encounter at the BC Wildlife Park.
2. Ride the rails behind a fully restored steam locomotive, the Kamloops Heritage Railway's 2141.
3. Check out fantastic exhibitions at the Kamloops Art Gallery.
4. Enjoy live theatre with the Western Canada Theatre productions.
5. Get outside and enjoy live Shakespeare In the Park with Project X Theatre Productions.
6. Go on a FREE Heritage Homes Walking Tour through the downtown core.
7. Check out 2,000 year old Village at the Secwepemc Museum and Heritage Park.
8. Take a picture of Big Horn Sheep grazing at the base of Mount Paul.
9. Get out for a game of golf at Canada's Best New Golf Course ... Tobiano.
10. Go mountain biking on some sweet single track on various trails throughout the city.
11. Check out the Kamloops Skate Park with a skateboard or rollerblades.
12. Visit the Centre of the Universe ... seriously!
13. Go on a rock hounding expedition on your own or with a guide.
14. Head out into the backcountry on a gentle horseback ride.
15. Test out the waters in a canoe or kayak.
16. Head out cross country skiing at Stake Lake or one of the many cross country ski areas.
17. Build a sandcastle with the kids - Riverside Park or Overlander Beach are great areas.
18. Check out the skies in Kamloops...while paragliding or hangliding!
19. Take a tour of the Kamloops Museum and Archives and learn about colourful characters.
20. Have lunch out at the Gateway Travel Centre just 10 minutes east of town and check out the site of the Bill Miner Train Robbery.
21. Take a hike! Head out into the hills on well marked trails.
22. Catch up over coffee. Head to the downtown core to shop, people watch and sip a latte on a sidewalk patio.
23. Try an ethnic eatery. Kamloops' North Shore has an abundance of eats from around the world to sample.
24. Go on a picnic. There are many parks in Kamloops to enjoy a nice picnic in the park.
25. Cool down at a water park. Lots of great water parks to keep the kids busy.
26. Check out the Chinese Cemetery, a quiet and wonderful historic site in Kamloops.
27. Try line dancing and two stepping. Head out to Cactus Jack's for an evening of great fun.
28. Catch a live band. The Blue Grotto, The Commodore and The Grind are all downtown hot spots that have many live bands play.
29. Go bowling. Cosmic or disco 5 pin bowling available in areas throughout Kamloops.
30. Check out the Marigold Mile. One on Kamloops' North Shore and South Shore, a part of Communities in Bloom.
31. Get your picture with a HUGE trout. Located in the parking lot of the Kamloops Visitor Centre.
32. Murals, murals, murals. See some colourful murals on Kamloops' North Shore along Tranquille Road.
33. Rollerblade or run the Rivers Trail. See exceptional scenery the entire way.
34. Visit St. Joseph's Church. Over a century old, the church is located on the Kamloops Indian Band land.
35. Go whitewater rafting. There are several whitewater rafting companies in the area.
36. Head out with friends to a live dinner theatre. Rhythms on the Rails is on at the Kamloops Convention Centre.
37. Go fossil hunting. Maybe you'll find a treasure that's millions of years old.
38. Go ice skating. In the winter there are many outdoor facilities to check out as well as indoor arenas.
39. Stop and smell the roses at the Rotary Rose Garden at Riverside Park.
40. Head out for a driving tour. One day tours showcase surrounding towns and villages.
41. Check out a Yuk Yuk's Comedy Show at Cactus Jack's Saloon.
42. Go birdwatching at anytime of year.
43. See Kamloops from the sky. Charter a helicopter tour for some excitement.
44. Go swimming, either at over 100 lakes in the area or at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre.
45. Cheer on the Kamloops Blazers Hockey team owned by NHL stars.
46. Get the freshest produce around at the Kamloops Farmers' Markets.
47. Say hello to a sled dog at Sun Peaks Resort.
48. Go tubing on snow at Harper Mountain during the winter months.
49. See a movie. Kamloops has the Paramount Twin Theatre downtown and the Cineplex Odeon by Aberdeen Mall.
50. Rent an ATV. Head out to see wildlife and enjoy the freshness of the outdoors.
51. Stroll through a nature area in between Pioneer Park and Riverside Park. Venture a little further and experience the Uji Gardens in Riverside Park.
52. Have your picture taken with the Kamloops Mounted Patrol, riding horseback through Riverside Park.
53. Tennis anyone? Head out for a game of tennis at the many courts throughout the city.
54. Go dirtbike riding. Check with the Greater Kamloops Motorcycle Association for info on were to ride.
55. Try a new sport. Try disc golfing with the Kamloops Disc Golf club.
56. Go snowmobiling. There are so many great areas to get out and ride.
57. Try your luck at Lake City Casinos or Chances Entertainment.
58. Attend a cuttng clinic, roping, barrel racing, 4-H fair or rodeo throughout Kamloops and area.
59. Take an agritourism tour and tour a working ranch.
60. Have tea downtown at the Royal Victorian Tea House.
61. Take the dogs for a walk and check out the many dog friendly parks throughout the city.
62. Go snowshoeing. Kamloops is full of great places to try out.
63. Go on a Western Heritage Trails tour.
64. Check out the Kamloopa Pow Wow held every August.
65. Be a kid yourself, or take the kids and go go-karting, mini-golfing or laser-tagging!
66. Check out Hot Nite in the City Car Show held every August.
67. Go waterskiing or boating on Kamloops Lake and the Thompson River.
68. Get close to nature and enjoy the Adams River Salmon Run each October.
69. Kamloops has many statues located around town. See the Overlanders, art sculptures, and even a bronze bull!
70. Get hands-on! Check out the BIG Little Science Centre's amazing interactive science.
71. Check out a sporting event at Thompson Rivers University.
72. Catch a Birds of Prey show at the BC Wildlife Park.
73. Go on a garden tour at the Horitculture Gardens at Thompson Rivers University.
74. See many butterflies at the Butterfly Garden at McArthur Island Park
75. Check out the training facilities where Olympian Dylan Armstrong trains.
76. Go parachuting with the Kamloops Skydiving Club.
77. Bring the kids to see Remote Control car racing with the Thompson R/C Club.
78. Go fish! Ice fishing or fly fishing are great in the Kamloops area.
79. Visit the Old Courthouse, and while you're at it, check out the local artisan's show - Bizarre Bazaar.
80. Attend a festival or concert at Riverside Park.
81. Go gold panning to find some golden treasures.
82. Relax at the Sunmore Ginseng Spa, North America's only ginseng spa.
83. Check out some local eats, and why not try a local beer from Kamloops Brewery?
84. Check out the waterfall at Peterson Creek Park.
85. Get a picture with hoodoos.
86. Go downhill skiing a Sun Peaks Resort.
87. Enjoy free live music at Music in the Park for the months of July and August at Riverside Park.
88. Try some of the best gelato and pick from over 100 candies at Zack's Sweet Shoppe.
89. Enjoy a live symphony performance with the Kamloops Symphony.
90. Explore many art galleries located throughout the city.
91. Take advantage of the hot weather and cool river by floating down the meandering South Thompson River.
92. Head out to Kamloops Lake and check out the Balancing Rock.
93. Head over to the McArthur Island Sports Plex to go curling or watch a Kamloops Storm Hockey home game.
94. Get inspired and head out with a camera to the open fields of wildflowers.
95. Hop on a motorcycle and check out the many Motorcycle Circle Routes.
96. Take the kids to many playgrounds throughout the city for an afternoon of fun.
97. Go paintballing.
98. Buy a souvenir of original artwork at the Kamloops Art Gallery's Gallery Store or the Horse Barn Gallery.
99. Go snorkeling or scuba diving in fresh water with the Ocean Pacific group.
100. Check out the incredible night life of Kamloops.
101. Book another night in Kamloops!
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