Expansive Kamloops covers a city area bigger than Manhattan, but the pace and style couldn’t be more different. Stay overnight (direct flights from Vancouver) and chillax between bouts of adrenaline-pumping activities. Enjoy a cold brew on the north shore of the lake after a day of guided mountain biking with Ted Morton of the Canadian Enduro Series. Be sure to also make time for a drive up to the Kamloops Lake Viewpoint, a beautiful spot for a picnic underneath massive willow trees overlooking the lake and sagebrush below.
Downtown Kamloops is bustling so definitely save some time for urban exploration, including a self-guided Alley Art Murals Walking Tour to see this eclectic outdoor collection. Enjoy a patio dinner at Mittz Kitchen, a trendy downtown hot spot, and book a time with DiVine Tours to sample a variety of local brews in town.
Ben’s Highlights:
- “The mountain biking tour with Ted Morton in Kenna Cartwright Nature Park was amazing. It was hot, so come prepared, but the ride down was breezy. It was great being led by a guide, getting to know the land and trails through a local’s eyes.
- The brewery tour was for sure a highlight—I had no idea how many breweries Kamloops has. Our favourite was probably Bright Eye Brewing. The decor was beautiful and the beer was some of the best.”
Jordan’s Highlights:
- “Valleyview Nature Park is an amazing spot with sagebrush and desert wildflowers to explore. This was a great place to watch the sunset, as you can see all of Kamloops and the city lights down below.
- Amplified Cafe is a super indie cafe right by the Kamloops Art Gallery with picture-perfect lattes and awesome seating outside. The marble countertops and light-soaked patios were hard to beat!”