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Kamloops

Where the rivers meet — BC's tournament capital in the heart of the dry Interior.

Kamloops sits at the confluence of the North and South Thompson rivers, a city of 100,000 that serves as the commercial and cultural hub of the BC Interior. The name comes from the Secwépemc word meaning 'where the rivers meet,' and the rivers remain central to the city's identity — the Thompson River waterfront is one of the finest urban riverfronts in BC. Kamloops has earned a reputation as BC's Tournament Capital, hosting more provincial and national sporting events than any other city of its size in Canada. The city's sports facilities are world-class, and the Kamloops Blazers of the WHL are a beloved community institution. Sun Peaks Resort, just 45 minutes north, is BC's second-largest ski resort and a year-round mountain destination with excellent skiing in winter and hiking and mountain biking in summer. The surrounding landscape is dramatic — dry grasslands, sagebrush hills, and the Thompson River canyon create a landscape unlike anywhere else in BC. Kenna Cartwright Park, the largest municipal park in BC, offers hiking and mountain biking with panoramic views over the city and the rivers. The BC Wildlife Park is an excellent family attraction, home to over 65 species of BC wildlife including grizzly bears, cougars, and wolves. Kamloops has a thriving dining scene, with excellent restaurants representing cuisines from around the world.

BC's Tournament Capital — world-class sports facilitiesSun Peaks Resort — BC's second-largest ski areaThompson River waterfront and parksBC Wildlife Park — 65+ species of BC wildlifeKenna Cartwright Park hiking and mountain bikingKamloops Blazers WHL hockeyDiverse dining sceneSecwépemc cultural heritage

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Interior Locksmith Kamloops service van and shopInterior Locksmith Kamloops — 250-374-LOCK, Always on Call

Interior Locksmith Ltd.

Kamloops & 100 Mile House · BC Interior

2 Locations  ·  12 Staff  ·  6 Service Vehicles  ·  Available 24 Hours a Day

When you need a locksmith in Kamloops, there's one name that stands above the rest — Interior Locksmith Ltd. With two store locations across the BC Interior, twelve staff members, and six fully equipped service vehicles on the road, Interior Locksmith is the most capable and best-resourced locksmith operation in the region. Whether it's a 3 AM emergency after a break-in, a vehicle lockout on the side of the highway, or a planned security upgrade for your home or business, they have the people, the tools, and the experience to get the job done right.

Interior Locksmith handles the full spectrum of physical security needs — residential lockouts, commercial rekeying, high-security lock installations, master key systems, automotive locksmithing, safe opening and repair, access control systems, and emergency re-securing after a break-in. Their team is trained to work on all major lock brands and vehicle makes, and their fleet of service vehicles means fast response times across Kamloops and the surrounding area.

What sets Interior Locksmith apart is their commitment to 5-star customer service — every call, every job, every time. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. No answering machine, no waiting until morning. When you're locked out or your security has been compromised, Interior Locksmith picks up the phone and gets someone to you fast. Call 250-374-5625 — they're always on call.

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Where to eat

Restaurants in Kamloops(18)

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Brownstone Restaurant

Brownstone Restaurant

$$
Craft beer & grill
Must tryThompson Valley beef brisket poutine

Kamloops' most beloved gathering place, set in a restored 1904 heritage building in the heart of downtown. The rotating craft beer list features BC's best brewe…

Juniper Bistro

Juniper Bistro

$$
Pacific Northwest
Must tryBison short rib with wild berry reduction

Perched high above Kamloops with panoramic views over the Thompson River confluence, Juniper Bistro is the city's most scenic dining room. The menu celebrates B…

Moon Wok Chinese Restaurant (North Shore)

Moon Wok Chinese Restaurant (North Shore)

$$
Chinese / Cantonese
Must tryHoney garlic ribs and chow mein

Moon Wok is Kamloops' most beloved Chinese restaurant, a family-owned institution that has been feeding the city for years from its flagship North Shore locatio…

Moon Wok Chinese Restaurant (South Shore)

Moon Wok Chinese Restaurant (South Shore)

$$
Chinese / Cantonese
Must tryGinger beef and combination fried rice

The South Shore location of Kamloops' favourite Chinese restaurant brings Moon Wok's winning formula to the Rogers Place area. Same family ownership, same commi…

Moon Wok Valleyview

Moon Wok Valleyview

$$
Chinese / Cantonese
Must tryLemon chicken and wonton soup

The newest addition to the Moon Wok family, the Valleyview location on Oriole Road serves the south-central Kamloops neighbourhood with the same fresh, MSG-free…

Bamboo Inn

Bamboo Inn

$$
Chinese / Cantonese / Szechuan
Must tryGinger beef and dry garlic ribs

Bamboo Inn on Tranquille Road is a Kamloops North Shore staple, serving wok-fired Chinese classics from a menu that spans Cantonese and Szechuan traditions. The…

Lotus Inn Restaurant

Lotus Inn Restaurant

$$
Chinese / Cantonese
Must tryAll-you-can-eat buffet with over 60 dishes

One of Kamloops' longest-running Chinese restaurants, Lotus Inn has been serving the community since 1971 — over five decades of Cantonese and Chinese cooking o…

Lee's Garden Chinese Restaurant

Lee's Garden Chinese Restaurant

$$
Chinese / Cantonese / Szechuan
Must trySzechuan stir fry with customized spice level

A local favourite since 2004, Lee's Garden on Fortune Drive is a family-owned North Shore gem that takes pride in cooking with only fresh, locally sourced ingre…

Wok Box Fresh Asian Kitchen

Wok Box Fresh Asian Kitchen

$
Chinese / Pan-Asian
Must tryNoodle box with your choice of protein and sauce

Wok Box brings its popular fresh Asian kitchen concept to Kamloops at the Hillside Drive location, offering a fast-casual menu of noodle boxes, rice boxes, soup…

Oriental Gardens Restaurant

Oriental Gardens Restaurant

$$
Chinese / Japanese
Must tryTatami room dining experience with sushi and Chinese classics

Oriental Gardens on Victoria Street has been a Kamloops dining institution for over 30 years, offering a unique combination of Chinese and Japanese cuisine unde…

New Beijing Restaurant

New Beijing Restaurant

$$
Chinese / Northern Chinese
Must tryNorthern Chinese combination plate

New Beijing Restaurant on Victoria Street brings the bold, hearty flavours of northern Chinese cooking to downtown Kamloops. The menu leans into the robust trad…

Victoria Oriental Restaurant

Victoria Oriental Restaurant

$$
Chinese / Cantonese
Must trySweet and sour pork with fried rice

Victoria Oriental Restaurant has been a quiet fixture on Victoria Street in downtown Kamloops, serving straightforward, satisfying Cantonese Chinese food to a l…

Taka Japanese Restaurant

Taka Japanese Restaurant

$$
Japanese / Sushi
Must trySalmon Oshi Sushi and the Red Dragon roll

Taka Japanese Restaurant at Summit Drive is widely regarded as one of the best Japanese restaurants in Kamloops, and for good reason. The kitchen is locally fam…

Arigato Sushi

Arigato Sushi

$$
Japanese / Fusion Sushi
Must tryVolcano Roll and house miso soup

Arigato Sushi at Aberdeen Mall is a Kamloops favourite for fusion Japanese cuisine in a casual, welcoming setting. The restaurant prides itself on serving fusio…

Hatsuki Sushi

Hatsuki Sushi

$$$
Japanese / Sushi
Must trySpecialty rolls and nigiri platter

Hatsuki Sushi on Tranquille Road is one of Kamloops' most-reviewed Japanese restaurants, with over 335 reviews on Restaurantji and a loyal following on the Nort…

Sushi Plus

Sushi Plus

$$
Japanese / Halal Sushi
Must tryHalal-certified sushi rolls and rice bowls

Sushi Plus at the Princeton-Kamloops Highway location is a standout in the Kamloops Japanese dining scene for one important reason: it is Halal certified, makin…

Sushi Valley

Sushi Valley

$$
Japanese / Sushi
Must tryCombination sushi platter and teriyaki

Sushi Valley on the Trans-Canada Highway East is one of Kamloops' most popular Japanese restaurants, with over 217 reviews and a well-earned reputation for cons…

Flavors of India

Flavors of India

$$
Indian
Must tryButter chicken, garlic naan, and mango lassi

Flavors of India in Kamloops delivers an authentic Indian dining experience with a menu spanning the full breadth of the subcontinent's cuisine — from creamy bu…

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Golf in Kamloops(3)

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Tobiano Golf Course

Tobiano Golf Course

18 holes holes · Par Par 72

Tobiano is one of BC's most dramatic golf experiences — a Thomas McBroom design carved into the benchlands above Kamloops Lake with 270-degree views of the surrounding desert landscape. The course plays through coulees, over ridges, and along cliff edges, with the turquoise waters of Kamloops Lake visible from nearly every hole. It's a true bucket-list course.

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Kamloops Golf & Country Club

Kamloops Golf & Country Club

18 holes holes · Par Par 72

Kamloops Golf & Country Club is the premier golf destination in BC's interior hub city. The course plays through the distinctive sagebrush and ponderosa pine terrain of the Thompson Valley with views of the surrounding hills and the Thompson River. Kamloops' hot, dry summers make for excellent golf conditions, and the city's growing restaurant and craft beer scene provides great post-round options.

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Tobiano Golf Course

Tobiano Golf Course

18 holes holes · Par Par 72

Tobiano is one of BC's most dramatic golf experiences — a Thomas McBroom masterpiece carved into the benchlands above Kamloops Lake with 270-degree views of the surrounding desert landscape. The course plays through coulees, over ridges, and along cliff edges, with the turquoise waters of Kamloops Lake visible from nearly every hole. Consistently ranked among Golf Digest's top courses in Canada.

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Fishing

Tackle Shops in Kamloops(2)

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Wholesale Sports — Kamloops

Wholesale Sports — Kamloops

Kamloops, BC

A large-format sporting goods retailer with one of the most comprehensive fishing departments in the BC Interior. Wholesale Sports Kamloops carries everything from fly rods and waders to downriggers and ice fishing shelters, with a staff that knows the Thompson River and surrounding lakes intimately.

Nearby waters: Thompson River, Kamloops Lake, Paul Lake

River City Sports & Tackle — Kamloops

River City Sports & Tackle — Kamloops

Kamloops, BC V2C 2B4

River City Sports & Tackle is Kamloops' premier locally owned fishing and outdoor shop, right in the heart of BC's Tournament Capital. With the Thompson River running through the city and dozens of trophy trout lakes within an hour's drive, the staff here live and breathe the outdoors. Whether you're rigging up for Thompson River steelhead, heading out to Paul Lake for rainbow trout, or gearing up for a backcountry ice fishing trip, River City has the gear, the licences, and the local knowledge to make your trip a success. They also carry a full range of hunting supplies, camping gear, and outdoor clothing for every season.

Nearby waters: Thompson River, Kamloops Lake, Paul Lake, Lac Le Jeune

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Mechanics in Kamloops(6)

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Hanson's Auto Repair

Repair
Suite 2B-962 Laval Crescent, Kamloops

Family owned since 2001. All makes & models.

Engine RepairBrakesSuspensionTransmissionA/CPropane ConversionTruck Repair

JCR Tire & Auto Repair

Repair
287 Victoria St W, Kamloops

70 years combined experience. Government licensed technicians.

TiresBrakesOil ChangesWheel AlignmentsComputer DiagnosticsCustom Exhaust

Trucks Plus

Repair
1103 12th Street, Kamloops

25+ years experience. Cars, trucks & trailers.

TransmissionsBrakesSuspensionTiresTruck RepairCustom Upgrades

Drago's Autopro

Repair
130 Wilson St, Kamloops

Professional mechanics. Fleet maintenance available.

Engine RepairOil ChangeBrakesSuspensionElectricalWheel AlignmentExhaust

Advance Auto Service

Repair
1815B Trans Canada Hwy E, Kamloops

Full service Uni-Pro Care Centre.

TiresBrakesExhaustA/CFuel Injection DiagnosticsOil Changes

City Centre Auto Service

Repair
963 Victoria St, Kamloops

Downtown Kamloops. Honest & knowledgeable.

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Car Rentals in Kamloops(2)

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1-800-261-7331

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Avis

1-800-879-2847

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River adventures

Whitewater Rafting near Kamloops(1)

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Interior Whitewater Expeditions
Class III–IVMay–September

Interior Whitewater Expeditions

Thompson River

Kamloops-based rafting company running the Thompson River canyon — one of BC's most thrilling and accessible whitewater runs. Day trips depart from Kamloops and include transport to the put-in at Spences Bridge.

  • ▸Departs from Kamloops
  • ▸Thompson River canyon
  • ▸Transport included
  • ▸All skill levels welcome

Things to Do in Kamloops

5 local experiences worth exploring

Kamloops Wildlife Park
Wildlife

Kamloops Wildlife Park

A 100-hectare wildlife park with over 70 species of BC animals including grizzly bears, cougars, and wolves in natural habitats.

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Sun Peaks Resort
Skiing

Sun Peaks Resort

BC's second-largest ski resort, just 45 minutes from Kamloops, with excellent terrain and a charming pedestrian village.

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Thompson River Fishing
Fishing

Thompson River Fishing

The Thompson River through Kamloops is world-famous for its trophy steelhead and chinook salmon — a bucket-list fishing destination.

Secwépemc Museum & Heritage Park
Indigenous Culture

Secwépemc Museum & Heritage Park

An excellent museum dedicated to the Secwépemc First Nations, with a reconstructed winter village and cultural exhibits.

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Tobiano Golf Course
Golf

Tobiano Golf Course

One of BC's most dramatic golf courses, with fairways carved into the dry hills above Kamloops Lake with stunning views.

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My Wicked Edge — Manufacturer Certified knife and scissor sharpening, serving BC Interior

My Wicked Edge

Manufacturer Certified Knife & Scissor Sharpening — Serving Kamloops & Surrounding Area

My Wicked Edge is BC's premier mobile knife and scissor sharpening service — manufacturer certified and trusted by home cooks, professional chefs, butchers, hairstylists, and outdoor enthusiasts across the province. Whether it's your kitchen knives, hunting blades, hair shears, or garden tools, My Wicked Edge restores a razor-sharp factory edge using professional-grade equipment. Convenient, affordable, and built on a reputation for quality — they come to you, so there's no drop-off hassle. If you're in Kamloops and your blades need a serious edge, this is the call to make.

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