Is Kamloops a safe and peaceful place to reside in? Is it a good choice for a vacation in general?

Kamloops is located on the unceded territory of the Secwepemc Nation. Kamloops is a city in the province of British Colombia, in Canada, where the North and South Thompson rivers meet. The word or the name Kamloops originates from the Secwepemc word Tk’emlúps that means “Where rivers meet” and refers to the convergence of the North and South Thompson Rivers, as mentioned above.

Kamloops, British Columbia is a very attractive city in the interior of the province. Buyers and different people come from all around the province and country because of its great environment, location, and other factors. Kamloops’ lifestyles are nicely blended by a mix of family-friendly communities, amenities, well-rated schools, and a profusion of outdoor activities. You’re mistaken if you believed Kamloops was just a rest station on the Trans-Canada Highway. Kamloops has evolved into one of British Columbia’s best-kept secrets, and it’s especially worth a visit in the spring.

Kamloops is renowned as Canada’s tournament capital. Each and Every year, it hosts over 100 events at world-class sporting venues like the Tournament Capital Centre, Kamloops Bike Ranch, and Tournament Capital Ranch. The population of Kamloops at present is roughly ninety thousand (90,000) with its majority conversing through the English language. over the past 15 years from 2001 to 2016, the population growth in B.C is growing at a rate of 1.12% per year. 

Moose, Black bears, mule deer, caribou, wolves, beavers, grizzly bears, raptors, songbirds and chinook salmon are the commonly found animals in the city of Kamloops. 

Kamloops has a lot to offer in aspects of restaurants and places to grab a quick bite. It has multiple diverse restaurants promoting cuisines from around the world. Some of the best restaurants to visit are Bold pizzeria, The Columbia Diner, The Wakayama Ramen Bar, Browns Socialhouse Summit, Mittz Kitchen, Lemongrass Vietnamese Restaurant, Jacob’s Noodle and Cutlet, Cordo Resto and Bar, Underbelly, Frick and Frack and many more. These are the gourmet restaurants that are highly rated. Kamloops also has a lot of places to grab a quick bite.

Kamloops has a lot to offer in aspects of activities one can take up to spend time and relax. There are plenty of activities one can undertake in the winters, Sun peaks Resort is one of the most visited and most beautiful places one can visit in the winters, winter biking, ice fishing, ice skating, skiing and snowboarding are some of the most famous and undertaken winter activities. There are many road trips one can plan once in Kamloops and there are as many activities one can pursue to try in the summers like mountain biking, hiking, fishing, golf, paddling, boating, horseback riding, mountain climbing and there are plenty of beaches one can visit during the summers.

So come as you are, and from time to time embrace the rush you feel especially when you take a wrong turn or two, and let that curiosity be your compass to guide your enthusiasm.