Kamloops

City in British Columbia

Located in south-central British Columbia, Kamloops, BC is a city situated at the confluence of the two branches of the Thompson River and east of Kamloops Lake. Kamloops, British Columbia is located in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and is the twelfth largest municipality in the province. Kamloops is most known as the Tournament Capital of Canada as it hosts over 100 tournaments each year at varying world-class sports facilities. The city has a bustling economy that is bolstered by the health care, tourism, transportation, national resource extraction, and education industries. Kamloops is a popular tourist destination for its unique and social, cultural and environmental resources. Downtown Kamloops offers a range of unique shops and boutiques, diverse restaurants and eateries, lively bars and entertainment, sports venues, museums, arts and cultural centres, lodging, and family-friendly recreation. The city is an outdoor mecca for activities like mountain biking and hiking through extensive trails, paddling, kayaking and fishing at nearby lakes, and golfing at any of the 13 diverse golf courses.