Why go
- City in British Columbia, Canada.
- 3 curated must-see attractions on record, including South Thompson River.
- Served by Kamloops Airport (YKA).
- Home to roughly 109,600 people.
History
Kamloops is a city in south-central British Columbia, Canada, at the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers, which join to become the Thompson River in Kamloops, and east of Kamloops Lake. The city is a commercial centre for, and largest city within, Thompson Country, a region of the British Columbia Interior.
Must-see attractions
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Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Air Canada AC (Dash 8-300) · 2 routes: Calgary*, Vancouver*
- WestJet WS (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Calgary
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kamloops Airport (YKA); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YKA has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Calgary, Vancouver, Prince George).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kamloops, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.