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Shopping in Kamloops offers a wide variety of experiences, unique, locally-owned stores, and retail chains. This holiday shopping hit list provides some top spots to help you find the perfect gift.

The North and South Thompson Rivers meet in Kamloops, where the city takes its name from the Secwe̓pemc word "Tk'emlúps", meaning "where the rivers meet". The Secwe̓pemc, also known as Shuswap, people have a long history in the Kamloops area.

The holiday season is right around the corner. Enjoy the festive time with friends and family at these 5 events.

Harvest time brings a taste of fall to Kamloops with local farms producing an abundance of autumn veggies for seasonal signature dishes and sips appearing on restaurant menus.

Kamloops has attracted Hollywood producers for decades. Hoodoos, dramatic rock formations, and semi-arid sagebrush hills have been backdrops for science fiction films and location doubles for destinations like Mexico, Afghanistan, and Egypt.

This fall, Kamloops’ arts and culture scene comes alive. From theatre to art exhibits, music and film – here’s how to explore the city in 48 hours.

To many, the arrival of September is considered a solemn event and marks the end of summer, but to the legion of anglers it signals the start of fall trout fishing season in Kamloops.

Each year, the Sockeye Salmon, found only in the Northern Pacific Ocean, make their way back to their birthplace to spawn. The journey from birth to the ocean and back is a round trip of over 4,000 kilometres.

Say cheers to the changing colours of autumn and head to Kamloops at harvest time to work up a thirst by hiking, biking, climbing or paddling among the fall foliage. Cooler nights follow the warm days, so cozy up at a local brewery, dig into your dinner, and try one of these seasonal sips.

Local hiker, Samantha DeSouza, shares how she began hiking Kamloops’ trails as an international student and how it differs from hiking in India.

Explore Kamloops

Holiday Shopping Hit list

Meet the Locals - Moccasin Trails

5 Holiday Events for 2019

4 Spots for Fall Harvest Delight

6 Hollywood Movies Filmed in Kamloops

Fall for Arts & Culture in 48 Hours

Fall Stillwater Fly Fishing in Kamloops

Salmon Run: 4000 KM to Home

5 Breweries to Fall in Love with this Season

Meet the Locals - Samantha DeSouza

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