Sustainability

BC’s best-kept freshwater secrets are now more accessible than ever for EV (electric vehicle) owners. In the Land of Hidden Waters, lakeside cabins, lodges, and adventures on the water are just five hours or less from Vancouver. On the way, explore wineries, breweries, and farmers’ markets, while you charge up. In this guide, we’ll show you ideal circle routes that combine all these adventures and points of interest with charging and scenic drives!

Kamloops is located in the Thompson-Okanagan region of British Columbia. Tourism Kamloops works closely with the Thompson-Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA), which has created a regional pledge to guide sustainable tourism across the region. We encourage visitors and locals to learn more about the Seven Affirmations for Seven Generations pledge.

Explore the convenience of electric vehicle charging in Kamloops with a comprehensive charging station map. Easily locate charging points across the city to power up your EV while enjoying all that Kamloops has to offer. Plan your journeys confidently, knowing that reliable charging infrastructure is at your fingertips.

Kamloops is officially recognized as a community that supports healthy pollinator populations through collaboration between the Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners Association, BC Wildlife Park, Kamloops Beekeepers, and more.

Support local apiarists (beekeepers) by purchasing local honey at the Kamloops Regional Farmers’ Market, using all-natural bug repellent, and sticking to marked trails to ensure wildflowers and wildlife remain undisturbed and healthy.

Take the Pollinator Protection Pledge and make a commitment to protect pollinator species and their habitat in Canada.

Tourism Kamloops is a proud partner of the Biosphere Adhesion Program. Organizations that voluntarily join this program are committed to developing their business while addressing the importance of climate change, the local environment, and its people.