Desert hills in the morning, water by afternoon.
Grassland trails
Kenna Cartwright and the surrounding hills offer open sightlines and sagebrush switchbacks, minutes from downtown.
The confluence
Two rivers become one right at the city's edge — paddle it, fish it, or just watch it from the bridge at dusk.
Big open sky
One of the sunniest cities in Canada — semi-arid climate means warm dry summers and mild, clear winters.
Built by ranchers, railroaders, and everyone since.
From the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc who have called this valley home for generations, to the waves of settlers the rivers and rail brought after — Kamloops has always been a meeting point.
A small city with a wide horizon.
Wine country
Kamloops' desert climate has quietly grown a serious wine region — several family-run vineyards sit just outside town.
Riverside walks
Miles of flat, easy riverside trail connect neighborhoods on both sides of the Thompson, right through the city core.
Tournament town
Kamloops hosts more sporting tournaments per capita than almost anywhere in the country — there's usually something on.