Winter in Kamloops
Bush Lake
Hike Kamloops
Winter in Kamloops is filled with frosty adventures and there are plenty of ways to play outside in the crisp air. Frolic on snowy trails with panoramic views of the frozen lakes and frosty grasslands. Dip your hook into an icy lake for a chance to reel in the big one. Usher in the winter spirit at lively seasonal events and cozy eateries. Or, hunt for powder stashes at two downhill ski areas. Find your pace (and your space) with a winter trip to Kamloops.
Harper Mountain
Mary Putnam
A powder hound’s paradise
The BC Interior is renowned for feather-light powder and incredible bluebird days. Skiers and snowboarders can search for white gold on the runs of nearby Sun Peaks Resort, Canada’s second-largest ski area. Harper Mountain, just 20 minutes from Kamloops, is a small hill where you can get your turns and feel the community spirit.
Bush Lake
Hike Kamloops
Step into winter
Take your winter wanders to the Kamloops trails and experience the serenity of a snowy meander through forests and foothills. Snowshoeing and winter hiking are a great way to take in the spectacular Thompson Valley scenery and get your heart pumping.
Dylan Sherrard
Reel in a rainbow trout
Drill a hole and drop your hook in the frigid fish-stocked lakes near Kamloops. Angle for rainbow and brook trout, as well as kokanee salmon. If you’re new to the sport, you can take a lesson and learn from the pros. Be AdventureSmart before stepping onto any frozen surface.
Overlander Ski Club
Tamra Jaeger
Explore the Nordic ski trails
Listen to the swoosh of your skis as you glide through groomed tracks, passing ponderosa pines and peek-a-boo views of rivers, lakes, and foothills. Kamloops boasts several cross-country skiing venues with a combined 100 km (62 miles) of classic and skate skiing trails for all ability levels.
Candice Ward/CHL
Catch a Blazers Hockey Game
Cheer on the Kamloops Blazers and catch WHL Hockey action at the Sandman Centre starting in September. Watch as these potential NHL prospects play against teams such as Vancouver Giants, Kelowna Rockets, Prince George Cougars, and Victoria Royals.
