Its name derived from a Shuswap Indian word meaning "meeting place", Kamloops lies at the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers, and at the junction of three major highways (Highway 1 (The Transcanada Highway), Yellowhead Highway 5 and Highway 97) and two railroads, Canadian National Railways and Canadian Pacific Railway. Kamloops offers something for everyone during over 2,000 hours of sunshine per year. Golfing is one of the sports of choice for visitors who can play at five different 18-hole courses, all within 10-15 minute drives of town.

Known as "The Tournament Capital", Kamloops hosts many high profile sporting events. Kamloops offers downtown & riverside restaurants, sports facilities and music performances. Just north of city are miles of ginseng crops.

Kamloops has a surpassed 70,000 population and continues to grow rapidly.

Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns Macqueen's Manor Bed and Breakfast | Place Royale Bed and Breakfast |
British Columbia Provincial Parks Adams Lake Provincial Recreation Area | Bridge Lake Provincial Park | Goldpan Provincial Park | Herald Provincial Park | Juniper Beach Provincial Park | Lac Le Jeune Provincial Park | Monck Provincial Park | Niskonlith Lake Provincial Park | North Thompson River Provincial Park | Paul Lake Provincial Park | Roche Lake Provincial Park | Shuswap Lake Marine Provincial Park | Shuswap Lake Provincial Park | Skihist Provincial Park | Spahats Creek Provincial Park | Stake-McConnell Lakes Recreation Area | Steelhead Provincial Park | Walloper Lake Provincial Park | Wells Gray Provincial Park | Yard Creek Provincial Park |
Education University College of the Cariboo |
Golf Coast Canadian Inn | Eaglepoint Golf Course | Hospitality Innkamloops | Kamloops Golf & Country Club | Kamloops Super 8 Motel | Ramada Inn Kamloops | Sandman Inn Kamloops | South Thompson Inn Guest Ranch | The Dunes at Kamloops |
British Columbia History Secwepemc Museum & Heritage Park |
Hostels Hostelling International - Kamloops |
Motels Hotels & Resorts Accent Inn Kamloops | Accent Inns-- Kamloops | Alpine Motel Kamloops | Best Western - Kamloops | Casa Marquis Motor Inn (Downtown) | Coast Canadian Inn | Comfort Inn & Suites | Days Inn Kamloops | Econo Lodge Kamloops | Father's Country Inn B&B | Four Points By Sheraton Kamloops | Kluane Wilderness Lodge | Lazy River Bed & Breakfast | Maverick Motor Inn | Moose Camp Fishing Resort | Moose Ridge Woodland Chalet. | Plaza Heritage Hotel | Plaza Heritage Hotel | Ramada Inn - Kamloops | Ramada Inn Kamloops | Ranchland Motel | Rider's Motor Inn | Scott's Inn & Restaurant | Scott's Inn Downtown | Skitchine | Skyline Motel Inn | South Thompson Inn | Super 8 Kamloops CN | The Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre | The Thrift Inn | Travelodge Kamloops | Travelodge Kamloops | Wendego Lodge | Woody Life Village Resort |
Shopping June's Antique Deskstuff | Kamloops Florist |
Sports and Sporting Events Alpine Wilderness Retreat | Bare Lake Fishing Camp | Gordon Honey's Flyfishing Guide Service | Harper Mountain | Heffley Lake Fishing Resort | Sun Peaks Ski Resort | Surrey Lake Fishing Resort |
Transportion Kamloops Airport |
Vacation Rentals Alpine Greens |
Wildlife Viewing Batnuni Lake Guides & Outfitters | Big Boar Outfitters | British Columbia Wildlife Park | Woody Life Village Resort | Location: Kamloops British Columbia V1S 1T7

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Other upcoming events include: 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Richmond February 12 thru February 28 Cowboy Festival Kamloops March 11 thru March 14 Fire and Ice Street Festival Qualicum Beach May 1 Milner Gardens & Woodland Spring Harbinger Day Qualicum Beach March 6 thru March 7 Powder 8 Championships Fernie March 13