Summer in Kamloops
Kamloops Lake
Kathryn McLaren
Summer is a feeling here in the Thompson Okanagan. Under the warm glow of the sun, we soak up the medicine of the land and come back to what matters most: friends, family, and community. With longer daylight hours, the possibility for adventure feels as boundless as the horizons. Traverse rugged trails, pedal through ponderas, paddle in a sparkling lake, or catch the big one under the shadow of golden grasslands. Aside from nature activities, Kamloops also offers unique ways to savour gifts from the land like wine tasting and fishing. Claim your space and free your mind.
Kamloops Lake
Olsen Imaging
Swim, splash, and paddle
With 100+ lakes within a one-hour drive of Kamloops and the mighty North and South Thompson rivers in our midst, water activities are within reach. Beat the summer heat and dive into a cool lake. Take your canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard out for a serene paddle. Soak up the sunshine with your pooch in tow at a sandy beach. No matter where you go for an aquatic adventure, the golden silt bluffs, pine-dotted shorelines, and mountainscapes will be your compass.
Monte Creek Winery
Royce Sihlis
Sip on a wine tour
Sip and swirl with a beautiful backdrop of hoodoos, sagebrush, and the Monashee Mountains. The Kamloops area boasts three wineries and five micro-breweries. Join a scenic tasting journey through the heart of the Thompson Valley, where every sip tells a story and the views are endless. Friendly local guides from top-tier tour companies will lead you to celebrated wineries and breweries. Whether you're a connoisseur or simply curious, there’s an adventure waiting—from cozy three-hour trips to immersive full-day experiences. Tasting experiences are ideal for team outings, bachelorette parties, or just a day well spent under our expansive skies.
Lac Du Bois Grasslands
Dylan Sherrard
Hero dirt and high fives
With 270+ trails, four cross-country zones, and three downhill areas, our reputation as the birthplace of freeride mountain biking is the real deal. Riders of all levels will unlock their personal best on a breadth of trails and terrain, from flowy singletrack to slabs and freestyle features to double-wide accessible trails. Be sure to visit the dreamy dustscapes of Kamloops Bike Ranch, Canada’s largest municipal bike park, to shred the trails carved by riding legends.
BC Wildlife Park
Tamra Jaeger
BC Wildlife Park
See some of the most elusive species in British Columbia, including the Marble Fox, birds of prey, and the Spirit Bear (the world’s only Kermode bear in human care). The BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops is a rescue and rehabilitation centre for orphaned and injured wildlife, which houses more than 200 animals from 65 species. This is a unique educational opportunity to learn about some of the diverse creatures that call BC home.
