Kamloops
Kamloops & Whisler, CANADÀ 2024
Kamloops is a mid-sized city and a key regional hub located in the Southern Interior of British Columbia (BC), Canada.
Location and Meaning: Its name is derived from the Secwepemc word Tk'emlúps, meaning "meeting of the waters", as it is situated at the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers. The city is located within the unceded ancestral territory of the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Nation.
Landscape and Climate: The city features a strikingly semi-arid landscape, characterized by golden, sagebrush-covered hills and a dry, sunny climate, which is unusual for BC.
Economy and Culture: Kamloops is often billed as the "Tournament Capital of Canada" for its excellent sports facilities. Its economy is diversified, spanning transportation (it is a major rail and highway junction, including the Trans-Canada Highway), retail, healthcare, education (Thompson Rivers University), and tourism.
Activities: It is an outdoor enthusiast's haven, offering white-water rafting on the Thompson River, hiking, world-class mountain biking, and easy access to many lakes and the nearby Sun Peaks ski resort.
Kamloops
Kamloops & Whisler, CANADÀ 2024
Kamloops is a mid-sized city and a key regional hub located in the Southern Interior of British Columbia (BC), Canada.
Location and Meaning: Its name is derived from the Secwepemc word Tk'emlúps, meaning "meeting of the waters", as it is situated at the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers. The city is located within the unceded ancestral territory of the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Nation.
Landscape and Climate: The city features a strikingly semi-arid landscape, characterized by golden, sagebrush-covered hills and a dry, sunny climate, which is unusual for BC.
Economy and Culture: Kamloops is often billed as the "Tournament Capital of Canada" for its excellent sports facilities. Its economy is diversified, spanning transportation (it is a major rail and highway junction, including the Trans-Canada Highway), retail, healthcare, education (Thompson Rivers University), and tourism.
Activities: It is an outdoor enthusiast's haven, offering white-water rafting on the Thompson River, hiking, world-class mountain biking, and easy access to many lakes and the nearby Sun Peaks ski resort.