Winter in Kamloops

Bush Lake

Hike Kamloops

Winter in Kamloops is filled with frosty adventures and there are plenty of ways to play outside in the crisp air. Frolic on snowy trails with panoramic views of the frozen lakes and frosty grasslands. Dip your hook into an icy lake for a chance to reel in the big one. Usher in the winter spirit at lively seasonal events and cozy eateries. Or, hunt for powder stashes at two downhill ski areas. Find your pace (and your space) with a winter trip to Kamloops.

Harper Mountain

Mary Putnam

A powder hound’s paradise

Ski & Snowboard

The BC Interior is renowned for feather-light powder and incredible bluebird days. 

A hidden gem, Harper Mountain is a boutique ski resort packed with nostalgic charm and family-friendly vibes. Locally owned and operated for over 50 years, the resort offers 400 acres of terrain, night skiing, a tube park, cross-country skiing, and snowshoe trails—perfect for an evening or weekend escape. 

For the ultimate ski enthusiasts, Sun Peaks Resort is a must-see, with 4,720 acres of terrain across three peaks and a charming European-style village for après.

Bush Lake

Hike Kamloops

Step into winter

Take your winter wanders to the Kamloops trails and experience the serenity of a snowy meander through forests and foothills. Snowshoeing and winter hiking are a great way to take in the spectacular Thompson Valley scenery and get your heart pumping.   
 

Start Trekking
More winter adventures

Dylan Sherrard

Reel in a rainbow trout

Ice Fishing

Drill a hole and drop your hook in the frigid fish-stocked lakes near Kamloops. Angle for rainbow and brook trout, as well as kokanee salmon. If you’re new to the sport, you can take a lesson and learn from the pros. Be AdventureSmart before stepping onto any frozen surface.
 

Ice Fishing

Overlander Ski Club

Tamra Jaeger

Explore the Nordic ski trails

Cross-Country Skiing

Listen to the swoosh of your skis as you glide through groomed tracks, passing ponderosa pines and peek-a-boo views of rivers, lakes, and foothills. Kamloops boasts several cross-country skiing venues with a combined 100 km (62 miles) of classic and skate skiing trails for all ability levels. 

Cross Country Skiing

Candice Ward/CHL

Catch a Blazers Hockey Game

Cheer on the Kamloops Blazers and catch WHL Hockey action at the Sandman Centre starting in September. Watch as these potential NHL prospects play against teams such as Vancouver Giants, Kelowna Rockets, Prince George Cougars, and Victoria Royals.
 

Watch a Game
Discover winter wonder