Kamloops
Kamloops, located in the Thompson Okanagan region is Canada’s Tournament Capital and the hub for the Rocky Mountaineer. Home to more than 85,000 people, Kamloops is located at the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers. In spring and summer there are numerous lakes you can enjoy and be sure to check out the Shuswap Lakes or Merritt where the famous Merritt Mountain Music festival is held. The downtown Farmers Markets are held on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, have 50 vendors most of which consists of produce but there are a few handicrafts too. If you’re seeking a golf experience, Kamloops is home to Tobiano, rated the #1 golf course in Canada for 2008 by Golf Digest and Score Golf magazine. Kamloops features 13 remarkable golf courses in and around the city and Sun Rivers is a favorite for locals. Stop by the clubhouse afterwards for excellent cuisine at moderate prices, Hoodoos at Sun Rivers is the place to be. The Sunmore Ginseng Spa is one of a kind and a best kept secret, reflecting an Asian flair in their 15 amazing treatment rooms. Located 15 minutes east of city centre is the B.C. Wildlife Park, BC’s only not-for-profit Zoo and home to over 65 species native to Canada. With so much to see and do, you’ll want to just let loose and play in Kamloops.
A short 45 minute drive north of Kamloops you’ll find Sun Peaks Resort. This four season alpine resort is home to a picturesque and inviting community that offers mountains of activities to explore in both the summer and winter months. From adrenaline pumping adventure on the lift accessed mountain bike park to the Sun Peaks 18-hole golf course, there’s an activity for every age and every taste. At the heart of it is a charming pedestrian village with covered walkways, cobblestone streets, boutique shops and diverse accommodation options from luxury to moderate. When the snow falls, this becomes a ‘ski-through’ village with convenient slopeside accommodation to access three mountains and 122 runs. Discover for yourself why the 2008 Condé Nast Traveller poll rated Sun Peaks the 2nd Best Ski Resort in Canada, for terrain, snow quality, lifts and lines, dining, ambiance and après.