June 21, 2024 by Tianna Dilley

Top 10 things to do in Kamloops during summer

Kamloops Lake

Kathryn McLaren

In Kamloops, our expansive landscapes invite you to embark on your ultimate summer adventure. From thrilling outdoor pursuits to popular attractions, our vibrant city is the perfect backdrop for explorers of all kinds. Make this season unforgettable and create your summer story in the Thompson Valley. 

Here’s our list of the top 10 Kamloops adventures to cross off your summer bucket list. 

Two paddleboarders on Kamloops Lake surrounded by the natural beauty of the BC mountains in the background.

Kamloops Lake

Kathryn McLaren

Clover the Kermode Bear in his habitat at the BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops BC.

BC Wildlife Park

Tamra Jaeger

Little girl meeting a Burrowing Owl at the BC Widlife Park in Kamloops, British Columbia.

BC Wildlife Park

Tamra Jaeger

Two mountain bikers riding down a single track bike trail with picturesque canyons in the background at the Kamloops Bike Ranch.

Kamloops Bike Ranch

Ollie Jones

Two golfers high-fiving on the golf green with the sunset in the background at the Bighorn Golf & Country Club in Kamloops BC.

Bighorn Golf & Country Club

Mary Putnam

Hiker on Cinnamon Ridge Trail with hoodoos in the background in Kamloops, BC

Cinnamon Ridge Hoodoos Trails

Taylor Burk Photography

Two Hikers admiring the sunset in Kenna Cartwright Park in Kamloops BC.

Kenna Cartwright Park

Dylan Sherrard

A fisherman casting a flying fishing line on a sunny day at McConnell Lake in Kamloops BC.

McConnell Lake

Olsen Imaging

A Father and son fishing off an accessible dock in Kamloops, BC.

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Delicious Brunch plates of Eggs Benedict and a Smoked Salmon Bagel at Red Beard Cafe in Kamloops British Columbia.

Red Beard Cafe

Kathleen Fisher

A group of women stepping off a wine tour bus with scenic hoodoos in the background in Kamloops British Columbia.

Sagewood Winery

Tamara Jaeger

A group sipping on local wines and cider on the sunny patio at Privato Vineyard & Winery and Woodward Cider Co in Kamloops, British Columbia.

Privato Vineyard & Winery

Royce Silhis

A father holding his son on a summer day at Overlander Beach located on the the North Shore in Kamloops British Columbia.

Overlander Beach

Dylan Sherrard

A couple walking their dog along the Thompson River shoreline at Overlander Park Beach in Kamloops, BC.

Overlander Beach

Dylan Sherrard

Vibrant Indigenous Dancers performing at the Kamloopa Powwow at the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Special Events Facility (the Arbour) within Secwepemcúl’ecw.

Kamloopa Powwow, Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Special Events Facility (the Arbour)

Mary Putnam

Author: Tianna Dilley

As a self-proclaimed digital marketing nerd, Tianna manages the Tourism Kamloops website, blog, and paid digital advertising.

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