OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS
Discover activities in Kamloops the entire family will enjoy from water parks to wildlife to educational attractions. Below are some suggested activities in and around Kamloops sure to capture the imagination of the young and young at heart.
Re-Opening Attractions + Experiences
As businesses gradually re-open and adjust operations to keep everyone safe, it is recommended to visit their websites, social media channels, or contact them directly to ensure they are open and to learn more about their safety protocols.
Beaches
Kamloops
Enjoy the Kamloops sunshine riverside at one of the city beaches. Riverside Park is the most popular city beach during the summer with a lifeguard on duty. Take in the sandy and sunny Overlander Beach or Pioneer Park perfect for families with dogs.
BC Wildlife Park
9077 Dallas Drive
The BC Wildlife Park is home to nearly 200 animals and 65 different species, all native to British Columbia including cougars, grizzly bears, arctic wolves, reptiles, birds of prey and the only Spirit Bear in human care in the world. The majority of animals at the Park have been rescued or were orphaned and are unable to survive on their own in the wild. Take in one of the many signature annual events including Easter Eggcitment, Boo at the Zoo, and Wildlights!
Bruker Marina
49 Marina Bay Road, Tobiano
Spend the day on Kamloops Lake at Bruker Marina. Choose from watersports rentals (including paddleboards, kayaks, sea-doos, and speed boats) or simply splash along the lakeshore and jump on the water trampoline.
Erin Valley Riding Stables
8825 Barnhartvale Rd
Experience Kamloops in a unique way, on horseback. No experience is necessary for the trail rides as you will be accompanied by a trained wrangler.
Geocaching
Kamloops
Take the family out Geocaching, a fun and challenging outdoor adventure where you have to find hidden treasures with GPS coordinates. There are hundreds of locations throughout the city, province and even the world. Download the app on your phone. It's a world of fun for any age or ability.
Kamloops Farmers Market
Saturday Markets
April 17 to October 30, 2021 | 8:30am - 12:30pm
200 block of St. Paul Street
Wednesday Markets
May 5 to October 27, 2021 | 8:00am - 1:30pm
400 block of Victoria Street
Grab a coffee and browse local products with most vendors from within 100km of Kamloops. Vendors include locally grown products, prepared food artisans, and home-based businesses.
Kamloops Heritage Railway
3-510 Lorne Street
Take a Backshop Tour with the Kamloops Heritage Railway. Learn about the history of all of our rolling stock, static stock, and our glorious steam locomotive 2141. Hear stories of KHR, the railway and some of the interesting people attached to them.
Kamloops Longboard Park
2370 Pacific Way
Skate down the world’s first longboard park. Pack your helmet and longboard and try out one of two tracks; an easier route or a more advanced one.
Kamloops Mounted Patrol
Riverside Park
Say “Hi” to the coolest horses around. You can find the Kamloops Mounted Patrol each night at the Rocky Mountaineer Train station or in Riverside Park.
Kamloops Paintball
Harper Mountain
Splatmaster Paintball is a low impact version of paintball that uses lower velocity markers and a smaller paintball for less impact but more fun. For kids 9+.
Monday to Saturday | Private Bookings
Sunday | Public Walk-In
Little Farmers Petting Zoo
707 Franklin Rd
Located adjacent to the Westsyde Centennial Park, the Little Farmers Petting Zoo is fun for all ages. See ponies, goats, sheep, ducks, turkeys, exotic birds and more. All animals and birds can be fed.
Scoopz Ice Cream Parlour
265 Lorne Street
Scoopz is Kamloops’ busiest summer ice cream shop and serves up 48 flavours of the delicious, creamy dessert. Pop in on your way to Music in the Park or on a walk along Riverside Park.
Sun Peaks Bike Park
1280 Alpine Road
The trail at Sun Peaks is nothing short of legendary. With a lift-access Bike Park, offering exciting options for riders of all ages, ability levels, and terrain preferences, there is a full spectrum of camps, clinics, and guided tours to help you make the most of your time on the mountain.
Please book your day tickets in advance online, as there are limited tickets available each day.
Treetop Flyers Zipline
305 Brooke Drive, Chase, BC
Get ready for a thrilling adventure of zip lining past canyon walls and over Chase Canyon falls. Keep an eye out for local bighorn sheep scaling the walls.
Temporarily Closed
BC Wildlife Park
9077 Dallas Drive
The BC Wildlife Park is home to nearly 200 animals and 65 different species, all native to British Columbia including cougars, grizzly bears, arctic wolves, reptiles, birds of prey and the only Spirit Bear in human care in the world. The majority of animals at the Park have been rescued or were orphaned and are unable to survive on their own in the wild. Take in one of the many signature annual events including Easter Eggcitment, Boo at the Zoo, and Wildlights!
Fishing
Kamloops
Bring your rod and tackle and take the family fishing at one of 100+ lakes surrounding Kamloops. Isobel Lake, Edith Lake, and Lac Le Jeune are great fishing lakes for little ones.
Harper Mountain Ski Resort
2580 Harper Mountain Road
20 minutes from Kamloops is family-friendly ski resort Harper Mountain. Enjoy the hill by downhill skiing or snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and the lift operated Snow Town Tube Park.
Hiking
Kamloops
With hiking trails dispersed throughout the city, it’s easy to get out with the family and take in the views. Riverside Park and McArthur Island Park are popular paved trails. For those looking to get deeper into nature, check out the Tower Trail in Kenna Cartwright Park, or the Rim Loop in the Valleyview Nature Park.
Kamloops City Parks + Playgrounds
Kamloops
Get the kids playing outside in the fresh air. Kamloops has over 40 parks and playgrounds to choose from featuring waterparks, petting zoos, beaches, and more.
Mountain Biking
Kamloops
Bring your bikes or rent from a Kamloops bike shop and hit the flowy trails with your family at various locations around Kamloops. For beginners, the trails in Lac du Bois and Kenna Cartwright Park are ideal. For the up and coming riders, Pineview, Kamloops Bike Ranch, and Harper Mountain trails are fun and challenging.
Sun Peaks Resort
1280 Alpine Road
Sun Peaks Resort has experiences for kids of all ages both in winter and summer. In winter, try nordic skiing, snowshoeing, or skating. Take ski or snowboard lessons from the pros, or take a dogsled or horse-drawn tour. During summer, choose from the bungee trampoline to the lift-accessed bike park, canoe and hiking tours, and even horseback riding.
Stake Lake Ski Trails
5140 Lac Le Jeune Road
Just a short 20-minute drive outside of Kamloops, and home to the Overlander Ski Club, Stake Lake Nordic Centre boasts over 60km of quality, scenic cross-country ski trails. These well-maintained, groomed trails are suitable for all levels and ages. A terrain park and snowshoe trails are also available here.
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