Geo Tours of Kamloops, British Columbia

MOUNT DUFFERIN | The Big Picture

This area is one of the best to have an overall look of the city and how Kamloops lives on its landscape. The view from Kenna Cartwright Park from the Highlander viewpoint on Mount Dufferin provides a stunning panorama. Kamloops lies at the junction of two valleys, which is clearly seen from this vantage point. Additionally, the meeting of the North & South Thompson Rivers are clearly seen forming the Thompson River which winds down into Kamloops Lake.

How to get to Kenna Cartwright Park

Kenna Cartwright Park in Kamloops, BCDrive west from downtown Kamloops on Highway 1. Take exit 366, turn left on Hillside Drive and the Kenna Cartwright Park entrance is about 200 metres to the west. From the parking lot, take the Tower Trail up Mount Dufferin to the lookout near the telecommunication towers. Expect a 30 minute climb through grasslands, Ponderosa pine parklands and Douglas fir forests.

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