Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Kamloops January 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Kamloops Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kamloops.dx3979)[Hotels in Kamloops](https://expedia.co.uk/Kamloops-Hotels.d3979.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Kamloops](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kamloops.d3979.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Kamloops Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kamloops.d3979.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kamloops Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kamloops.d3979.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Kamloops ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Kamloops Types of activities Where to stay [Kamloops travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kamloops.dx3979) ![Kamloops showing snow and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3979/a9b06694-b708-4fec-a6b6-2251905db6f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kamloops showing snow and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3979/a9b06694-b708-4fec-a6b6-2251905db6f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kamloops which includes fall colors, a park and horseriding](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3979/31f01bad-4fce-4a1d-a62d-bc4807d4af45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kamloops showing a lake or waterhole, forests and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3979/cb20b58d-07c9-4a49-bed9-d458e4432ff4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kamloops which includes railway items](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3979/391c57a4-2ed2-4b8d-b4e4-3310ae18d178.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Kamloops Attractions The Tournament Capital of British Columbia is known throughout Canada as the home of various sporting championships. But there are plenty of reasons to visit **Kamloops** even if you’re not involved in the main events. The modest city of Kamloops houses 100,000 people at the confluence of the two branches of the Thompson River and is in the plain between the Coast Mountains and the Canadian Rockies - so it has a wonderful backdrop whichever way you turn. With sandstone canyons, evergreen forests, and more than 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, Kamloops is understandably a significant tourist destination. ### Areas & Neighbourhoods in Kamloops **Downtown** — The city centre of Kamloops is on the southern side of the river and offers about 16 blocks of shops, restaurants and historic buildings. There’s a regular farmers’ market and this is the place to go for good food or a night out with some of the friendliest people in a country renowned for its hospitality. **The River Parks** — Riverside Park, Waterfront Park and Pioneer Park are all a short walk from Downtown and offer a great way of enjoying the Thompson river. There’s a water park which is perfect on sunny days – and it’s nearly always sunny in Kamloops. **Lac du Bois Grasslands** — The rolling hillocks of the Lac du Bois are great for walks and mountain biking, and form a significant chunk of the area around Kamloops. The nature reserve is home to moose, snakes and abundant bird life. ### Things to See in Kamloops Kamloop’s natural beauty is best seen offset by its piercing blue skies and it has plenty to offer the active holidaymaker. There are ravines, canyons, grasslands and more than 100 lakes all around the city. Try the MacArthur Island Park for something close to town, or visit Sun Peaks for mountain pursuits. The Kamloops Heritage Railway runs steam engine powered trains along the tracks from the station in the city centre. ### Things to Do in Kamloops With so much emphasis on sport, it’s no surprise that there’s plenty of opportunities to take part in all kinds of pastimes. Kamloops is a golfer’s paradise, with almost a dozen courses in the vicinity. The Thompson river and multitudinous lakes provide the opportunity to try fishing, kayaking, canoeing, white water rafting and inner-tubing. Winter is equally action-packed. The plains afford the opportunity to strap on a set of snowshoes or cross-country skis. In Sun Peaks resort there are gondolas and ski lifts for boarders and skiers, with tobogganing for younger visitors. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Kamloops | Number of things to do | 6 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Kamloops & Revelstoke](/things-to-do/smartphone-audio-driving-tour-between-kamloops-revelstoke.a3904657.activity-details): £6 | | Top 5 things to do | [Self-Guided Audio Tour: Vancouver to Kamloops Scenic Drive](/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-tour-vancouver-to-kamloops-scenic-drive.a49983894.activity-details)[Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Kamloops & Revelstoke](/things-to-do/smartphone-audio-driving-tour-between-kamloops-revelstoke.a3904657.activity-details)[Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Kamloops and Vancouver](/things-to-do/smartphone-audio-driving-tour-between-kamloops-and-vancouver.a3875929.activity-details)[Self-Guided Audio Tour: Kamloops to Lake Louise Scenic Drive](/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-tour-kamloops-to-lake-louise-scenic-drive.a49998669.activity-details)[Scenic Kamloops Self Guided Audio Driving Tour to Lake Louise](/things-to-do/scenic-kamloops-self-guided-audio-driving-tour-to-lake-louise.a50042245.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Kamloops & Revelstoke](/things-to-do/smartphone-audio-driving-tour-between-kamloops-revelstoke.a3904657.activity-details)[Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Kamloops and Vancouver](/things-to-do/smartphone-audio-driving-tour-between-kamloops-and-vancouver.a3875929.activity-details)[Scenic Kamloops Self Guided Audio Driving Tour to Lake Louise](/things-to-do/scenic-kamloops-self-guided-audio-driving-tour-to-lake-louise.a50042245.activity-details) | | With kids | | ## What to do in Kamloops --- ### Popular places to visit ![The city of Kamloops with Thompson River](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164714/b837ff40-d885-4fbe-abf2-2992be3d2d1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Thompson Rivers University 4/5(1 review) Explore the campus of Thompson Rivers University during your travels in Kamloops. Wander the riverfront in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thompson-Rivers-University-Kamloops.d6164714.Attraction) ![Marmot posing for the camera :) ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3979/46db6070-2a3a-4235-af33-5685223f1cda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### McArthur Island Park 5/5(1 review) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at McArthur Island Park during your travels in Kamloops. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/McArthur-Island-Park-Kamloops.d6230378.Attraction) ![Checked this place out today and wow talk about impressive! I was looking for a place to swim today and this place stood out. To my surprize was just how gigantic it was!!! This place not only has an Olympic sized swimming pool but it also has a waterslide, several diving boards, a super hot steam room, 2 gyms, indoor and outdoor track, huge gymnastics room, 3 basket ball courts and more. If your ever in Kamloops I strongly recommend you check this out. They have day passes, monthly passes, and yearly plans. Now if it wasn't so hard to get to lol! I am living downtown and had to climb up a huge hill/mountain to get here as its way way way up top. I was so sweaty and exhausted from trying to walk there that the pool never felt so good. Ahhhhh!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3979/b8589501-6461-4c5a-967a-5acf1aeaa19c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tournament Capital Centre Catch an event at Tournament Capital Centre during your trip to Kamloops. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tournament-Capital-Centre-Kamloops.d6230354.Attraction) ![View of the Thompson River](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3979/c2f5d0ef-2917-4692-949f-082d567c4387.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Riverside Park 4.5/5(9 reviews) Riverside Park is just one of the places to see in Kamloops, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the riverfront in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Riverside-Park-Kamloops-City-Centre.d6164694.Attraction) ![Today I also visited Paul Lake Provincial Park. Really beautiful but super busy! Washrooms are available close to the beach, plenty of parking available, boat launch zone, and free to use the park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3979/fccfb8eb-23bc-4002-8d8f-f9bb89345208.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Paul Lake Provincial Park 4/5(1 review) You can take time to visit Paul Lake Provincial Park during your travels to Kamloops. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its cosy cafes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Paul-Lake-Provincial-Park-Kamloops.d6309867.Attraction) ![Not a bad park but not great either. Super small than what I was expecting.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3979/5793c3ad-f2d7-49e6-938f-76563f9d4e01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### British Columbia Wildlife Park 4/5(1 review) Enjoy an outing to British Columbia Wildlife Park during your stay in Kamloops. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/British-Columbia-Wildlife-Park-Kamloops.d6221820.Attraction) #### Royal Inland Hospital 3/5(1 review) If Royal Inland Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Kamloops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Inland-Hospital-Kamloops-City-Centre.d6257935.Attraction) #### Aberdeen Mall 3.5/5(2 reviews) You can enjoy retail therapy at Aberdeen Mall during your visit to Kamloops. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aberdeen-Mall-Kamloops.d6165912.Attraction) #### Harper Mountain 5/5(1 review) Hit the slopes at Harper Mountain during your trip to Kamloops. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Harper-Mountain-Kamloops.d6089397.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Kamloops ![Hiking in Peterson Creek. Lots of trails to explore for every skill level.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3979/03754cfa-61c4-4ca6-8ca3-3b261851e1d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kamloops City Centre 3.5/5(20 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Kamloops City Centre, Lake City Casino Kamloops and Sagebrush Theatre are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kamloops-Kamloops-City-Centre.dx553248635976397946) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Aberdeen When in Aberdeen, you can plan a visit to Aberdeen Mall and Cascades Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kamloops-Aberdeen.dx874433979827355648) ![Tonight I ate at a different restaurant called White Spot. I must say it was rather tasty but I still preferred City View Restaurant. Chicken seems to really taste different in British Columbia. Seems so much more fresh. Anyhow this was the Blacked Chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3979/2ce5925e-1383-473f-b75c-9f6e319638b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lower Sahali Though Lower Sahali may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kamloops Museum and Archives and Kamloops City Hall. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kamloops-Lower-Sahali.dx874433671361462272) ![20K Bike ride along the river. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3979/0f7b4fc6-b546-4306-b3c2-3e7944800278.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Shore While visiting North Shore, you might make a stop by sights like McArthur Island Park and Kamloops Lake. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kamloops-North-Shore.dx944355418239533056) ![Badlands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3979/791004b2-febe-4795-bd3b-b5ccd4ae9f7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Valleyview 4/5(1 area review) While Valleyview may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kamloops Indian Band and Sun Rivers Golf Course. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kamloops-Valleyview.dx553248635976008332) ![View of the gardens outside the court house was so beautiful.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3979/c00476b4-edae-42b1-916f-0afb8c4199d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West End When in West End, you can plan a visit to Kamloops City Hall and Kamloops Museum and Archives, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kamloops-West-End.dx944355806760022016) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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