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Located in the Thompson Okanagan region of British Columbia, Kamloops' name comes from a Secwepemc native word meaning the meeting of the waters. Fitting, as Kamloops is where the North and South Thompson rivers flow into one. Mounts Peter and Paul overlook the city, which is spread over and around mountains and rivers. Parks are everywhere, and within the city there are river beaches to loll on. A great place for a scenic drive with a great view, and some of the best sunsets in the country, Kamloops is definitely worth visiting. Climate and Transportation Although it's so close to the rainforest of the B.C. coast, Kamloops has a very different climate: one far more arid and desert-like. However, for fans of warm weather, there is nary a place in Canada that has a better year-round weather report than Kamloops. Winters are mild, particularly for Canada, and summers hot. The average summer temperature is around 30 ºC (86 ºF), but during July and August the mercury can spike up to 40 ºC (104 ºF) or higher. However, being an arid climate it's a dry heat, so it rarely becomes too stifling to go and enjoy the outdoors. There are several ways to get to and from Kamloops. Driving is relatively easy,
as the junction of the Trans Canada Highway and Coquihalla Highway is just west
of the city. A small airport is located in the Kamloops North Shore area,
and several airlines have scheduled flights in and out. Greyhound
has bus service to Kamloops, and VIA
Rail also runs through the city. Kamloops is also one of the stops on
the popular Rocky
Mountaineer Railtour, which travels through the British Columbia and
Alberta
Rockies. Getting around Kamloops itself is no problem, as city buses
run to almost every area of the city, even the neighborhoods that are far from
the city centre.
Sun Peaks Resort About a 40 minute drive north of Kamloops is Sun Peaks Resort. They have lots of recreational activities suitable for almost everyone, regardless of the season. In winter it is a ski hill, welcoming visitors from all over the world. Several chair lifts take downhill skiers and snowboarders to the top of the mountain, and cross country ski trails are open. Snowmobile tours (complete with hot dog roasts) are also available. Summer is a different story at Sun Peaks Resort. The hills come alive with the sounds of hikers and mountain bikers, and adrenaline junkies can go paragliding or whitewater rafting. Alpine Blossom Season runs weekends in July and August. The Sun Burst Chair lift climbs to the summit of Mount Tod, and thousands of blossoms gild the mountain. Hiking and mountain bike trails let visitors get closer to the blooms, and live musicians and other performers have shows in the village at the base of the mountain. There are several restaurants in Sun Peaks, and there is no shortage of vacation packages available from the resort. Riverside Park Riverside Park is a beautiful nature getaway right in the heart of the city. The beach is open for swimming, playing and sandcastle building, and a children's water park is just up on the grass. The garden opens up in spring and summer, and there are lots of picnic tables and trees to relax under. At the west end of the park is Sport Mart Place. It is the home to the Kamloops Blazers Western Hockey League team, and concerts and other events are held there. Riverside Park houses many summer festivals and events. Music in the Park runs nightly from the beginning of July to the end of August. Every night, a different kind of music performance takes place at the bandshell, with everything from jazz and country, to rock and roll and classical. It's a great opportunity to catch some of the area's music talent, as performers come from all over the BC Interior. At the end of July is the River Family Festival. This draws thousands of people each year, and is a great day out for the whole family. A sandcastle building competition, street performers, water activities and more happen all day long, and admission to the festival is free. Hot Nite in the City Another unique free event in Kamloops is Hot Nite in the City. For one night in August, Victoria Street is shut down to traffic, but still full of cars. Almost every kind of vehicle imaginable is on display, from classic cars and street rods, to muscle cars and lowriders. Stages are set up along the street, with local bands performing throughout the evening. Dining
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