Indoor Activities and Entertainment in Kamloops, British Columbia

Indoor Activities and Things To Do in Kamloops, BC

Although Kamloops is best known for its sunny, dry weather and endless outdoor recreational options - you'll be pleased to know that we also have a variety of Indoor Activities and Entertainment things to do to keep you busy as well. 

 

The British Columbia Wildlife Park, Kamloops, BC

DID YOU KNOW? The BC Wildlife Park has a large Indoor Discovery Centre.  Perfect for those rainy days!

For more information:
Phone: 250-573-3242
Website

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BIG Little Science Centre in Kamloops, BC

The BIG Little Science Centre is dedicated to developing a passion for science among youth. Started in February 2000 by Gordon R. Gore, this retired science teacher has dedicated his life to teaching science in an interactive environment. With over 120 hands-on stations, visitors can experiment on their own or see demonstrations. 

For more information:

Phone: 250-554-2572
Email
Website

Read Our Blog Entry: No Explosions this Time, just Big Science Centre Fun

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Cliffside Indoor Rock Climbing Gym in Kamloops

Experience the thrill and excitement of rock climbing in a fun and challenging indoor environment.  Walk through the door and you can be climbing within minutes; that's how easy it is to climb!  Reservations recommended for first time climber.

For more information:
Phone: 250.372.0645
Website

Read our blog post about Cliffside Climbing Gym here.

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Swimming Pools in Kamloops, British Columbia

Canada Games Aquatic Centre

50 metres, 8 lanes, 210ft waterslide, diving boards, sauna, steam room, hot tubs, children’s pool and fitness room.

For more information:
Phone: 250-828-3655
Website

YMCA Kamloops

25 metres, 3 leisure lanes, weight room, cardio room, aerobics, whirlpool, sauna and play care service.

For more information:
Phone: 250.372.7725
Website

Westsyde Centennial Pool

25 metres, 6 lanes, waterslide, diving board, climbing wall, tarzan rope and weight room.

For more information:
Phone: 250.579.8121

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Museums in Kamloops, British Columbia

Kamloops Museum & Archives

The Kamloops Museum is a wonderful place to brush up on local history. New to the Kamloops Museum is the Kamloops Children's Museum located on the lower level.

For more information:
Phone: 250-828-3576
Website

Secwepemc Native Museum & Heritage Park

Experience the rich cultural history of the Secwepemc People. Enjoy oral history, legends, historical photographs, illustrations, artifacts (canoes, hunting and fishing tools, clothing, games, food collection and cooking tools.  Throughout the 12 acre Native Heritage Park there are winter pit homes, a summer village, hunting leasn-to, fish drying rack and trap, a smoke house and ethobotanical gardens.

For more information:
Phone: 250-828-9749
Website

Firehall Museum

The Firehall Museum is a small museum located in one of Kamloops' local fire stations.  Call ahead to book a tour.

For more information:
Phone: 250-372-5131

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Arcade Fun Centres in Kamloops, BC

Ruckers Family Fun Centre

The Ruckers concept is designed to provide entertainment that is exciting and appealing for everyone. Taking high tech entertainment & placing it in an environment where families feel comfortable, and people and service count.

For more information:
Phone: 250-377-3088
Website

The Fun Factor

The Fun Factor has many games to keep you entertained. Arcade style, billiards and Laser Tag are just to name a few.  For young and young at heart, the concept is designed to provide entertainment that is exciting and appealing for everyone. Fun Factor is also proud to annouce a BIG expansion - this unique attraction (only one in Western Canada) is a Blacklight Pirate Themed indoor mini-golf. 

For more information:
Phone: 250.554.5060
Website
Read Our Blog Entry:  3D Pirates, Golf Balls and Putters, Oh My! 

 

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Movie Theatres in Kamloops, BC

Cineplex Odeon Theatre (Aberdeen)

The Cineplex Odeon offers, 8 Screensreal D 3D Projection (where listed), party rooms, wheelchair accessibility and concession.

For more information:
Phone: 250-377-8199
Website

Paramount Theatre (Downtown)

The Paramount Theatre offers, 2 Screens, wheelchair accessibility and concession.

For more information:
Phone: 250-372-3911
Website

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Thompson Valley R/C Race Club, Kamloops, British Columbia 

The Thompson Valley R/C Race Club is a non-profit organization which races various scales of radio controlled cars and trucks. The club is based out of Kamloops and meets roughly every second Sunday to race throughout the course of the year.

For more information:
Phone: 250-320-1957
Email
Website

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Faction Skate & BMX Park in Kamloops, BC

Faction Indoor Skate & BMX Park

This indoor skatepark, skateboard and bmx retail store is open year round. Try your skills with the:

  • Mini halfpipe - 4ft high, 12ft wide, 33ft long with 7ft long transitions
  • Mini 1/4 - small, 3' high set up ramp or gap the channel to the big platform
  • Flat banked ramp - 4ft high, 12ft wide, joined up to the backside of the mini halfpipe
  • Massive platform - 2 ledges, a rail and stairs
  • Manny box - huge 8x14' with a 14' long ledge extension
  • Launch ramp - small mobile kicker
  • Flat round rail - 10 inches high by 8ft long
     

The rental shop also offers skateboards, helmets and BMX bikes plus a bike service shop. The retail shop carries your favourite brands for clothing, shoes and accessories.

For more information:

Phone: 250.374-2224
Email
Website

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The Sweet Home Cafe in Kamloops, British Columbia

Parent and Kid Friendly Cafe in Kamloops, BC

Where kids play and moms relax!

Sweet Home is a cafe that offers a supervised children's play area where kids are in safe hands while parents can relax in the comfortable eating area or lounge. What a great concept!

There is a kids play area, a lounge area, and two public bathrooms (kids bathroom available).  Sweet Home Cafe offers hot water for formula, a play pen and diapers as well as wipes!  Don't miss their great menu of fantastic healthy foods and wonderful desserts.

For more information:

Phone: 778.471.5579
Website

 

 

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Lil Monkey's Treehouse Play and Discovery Centre in Kamloops, British Columbia

Treehouse Play & Discovery Centre in Kamloops, BC

Lil Monkey's Treehouse Play & Discovery Centre is a new way to play - where the fun never ends!  Lil Monkey's Treehouse Play & Discovery Centre is a safe, clean and interactive indoor play centre for children and their caregivers to have fun, play, learn and create together.  

For more information:

Phone: 250.377.[PLAY] 7529
Website

 

 

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Indoor Ice Skating in Kamloops, BC

Ice skating isn't only a winter sport! Here in Kamloops we offer indoor ice skating all year round. On one of those hot summer days head over the the Brock Arena during public skate times and cool off!

For more information:

Phone: 250.376.9646
Website

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Bowling in Kamloops, British Columbia

Kamloops has two bowling alleys located conveniently in different areas of the city.  Both locations offer great weekly specials, cosmic bowling, birthday parties and a fun way to pass the rainy days.

Bowlertime 5 Pin Bowling Centre (North Shore)

 

For more information:

Phone: 250.554.1610

 

Falcon Lanes Bowling (Valleyview)

For more information:

Phone: 250.372.7933

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Enchanted Teacup in Kamloops, BC

Locally Owned & Operated with over 100 parties worth of experience!  If you are looking to step into a Fairy-tale you’ve come to the right place.  Enchanted Teacup specializes in creating childhood memories that will last a life time, with their very special Character Hosted Theme Parties and Events. Experience a Magical World where all of your child's dreams can come true!

For more information:

Phone: 250.376.8327
Website

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Drop in Gymnastics in Kamloops, BC

River City Gymnastics in Kamloops, British Columbia

A fun and active way to spend almost any morning in Kamloops.  This is a brand new facility located in Valleyview and is fully equiped for Birthday parties, Indoor Sports, Certified Gymnastics Classes and more! Ask them about Parent Survival Nights!

For more information:

Phone: 250.374.2224
Email
Website

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4Cats Kamloops Arts Studio

The best most fun art studio ever!  Check out the beautiful studio, learn about the artist of the month sessions, workshops, camps and birthday parties.  Experience everything at 4Cats Kamloops - drawing, painting, silk screening, splatter painting, sculpture, the clay wheel and paper mache.  

For more information:

Phone: 778.741.6335
Email
Website

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For the Adults -

Indoor Golfing in Kamloops, British Columbia

Golf Simulators in Kamloops

Legends Indoor Golf

Legends Indoor Golf is a premier indoor golf entertainment and game improvement facility. Legends gives golfers of all levels the opportunity to experience world class play on 21 golf courses. 

The state of the art facility includes 6 simulators, licensed snack bar, retail and reception area; making it the perfect place for playing 18 holes, practicing your game or taking a lesson!

For tee times and more information:

Phone: 250-377-GOLF (4653)
Email
Website

Read our Blog: Golf in December is no joke!

Golfland

Golfers can tee it up on some of the best courses in the world (Pebble Beach, Pinehurst, Troon, Harbour Town and more) and challenge their friends to some lively competition.  Golfland has four Golf Simulators that are ideal for practice or play.  Stroke, skins or match play for four teams of up to four players (16 total).  Rented by the hour. Golfland also features a licensed bistro/snack bar with a varied menu. Monday nights are ladies night, Thursday nights are mens night and Friday nights are nachos and nine. Indoor golfing is an excellent way to spend a few hours exercising and having fun while keeping your game in top shape over the long winter months.

For tee times and more information:

Phone: 250.377.0855
Email
Website

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Casinos & Gaming in Kamloops, British Columbia

Indoor playgrounds for adults?  Kamloops has two of them!   Try your luck on the slots and play some table games at Lake City Casino or yell BINGO at Chances Gaming. 

Lake City Casino

Centrally located in downtown Kamloops, Lake City Casino has numerous slot machines, card tables, roulette, blackjack, poker, pai gow and a concession.

For more information:

Phone: 250.372.3336
Website

Chances Gaming

Located on the north side of Kamloops, Chances Gaming has slot machines, Keno, lottery games and Bingo (both paper and electronic).  Chances has a fully licensed lounge which features live music on Fridays and shows all the big games!

For more information:

Phone: 250.554.1030
Website

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Billiards in Kamloops, British Columbia

Executive Billiards

As a long standing Billiards club in Kamloops, Executive Billiards is the place to go if you want to play some pool!

For more information:

Phone: 250.851.0555

The Dirty Jersey

The pool room at The Dirty Jersey offers six 3 1/2 x 7 competition tables, full bar and food service, and flat screen TVs to watch all the sports action including UFC PPV events and lotteries.

For more information:

Phone: 250.376.3789
Website

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Roller Derby in Kamloops, British Columbia

Roller Derby in Kamloops, BC

Looking for a great spectator sport?  Roller Derby is fun, exciting and unique!  Come out and support both of Kamloops' Derby Leagues.  For game dates, league information and everything else relating to Derby - please check out the link below.

Tournament City Derby Dolls - Website

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