Kamloops

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City boasts rich cultural base

Thursday, May 28th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Those looking for the cultural side of Kamloops don’t have to go too far.

Kamloops has a rich cultural heritage that ranges from art to theatre to First Nations history.

Here is a look at what the c

A river runs through it

Thursday, May 28th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

With more than 1,000 lakes and three rivers running through the Kamloops region, the only problem a canoe or kayak enthusiast will have is deciding on which stretch of water to spend the day.

For a

A golden nugget of history

Thursday, May 28th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

While touring the spectacular Gold Country, the one attraction you don’t want to miss is the Historic Hat Creek Ranch, just north of Cache Creek at the junction of highways 97 and 99.

This site off

Shoot some rapids

Thursday, May 28th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

In Kamloops, people can take a water-rafting trip suited to their interests – extreme, casual or novice.

Take a motorized-raft trip or enjoy a paddle trip and really get involved with the river. It

When in Kamloops, hit the trails

Thursday, May 28th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

The Kamloops-Thompson Valley region is making a case for being the mountain biking capital of Canada.

Hoodoos, rugged canyons, logging roads, sliders, ramps and kilometres of trails for recreational

Ride the rails

Thursday, May 28th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Indulgence is the theme every step of the way on Rocky Mountaineer Vacations’ nine-day/eight-night Canadian Rockies Indulgence vacation package. 

This luxury trip is designed for the discernin

A new world

Thursday, May 28th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

For those who want to snorkel and dive, there are plenty of spots.

Here is a look at some in the Kamloops area.

Pavillion Lake

This crystal clear lake, nestled in a canyon between Lillooet and

Hot Nite in the city

Thursday, May 28th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Every August for the past 14 years, 11 city blocks in downtown Kamloops are closed off to allow street rods, custom builds, American muscle, sport-compact, British and European, collector, vintage, bi

Have fun horsing around

Thursday, May 28th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Jandana Ranch is a family-owned horse ranch nestled in the mountains 30 minutes northeast of Kamloops at beautiful Pinantan Lake.

The ranch offers affordable and peaceful guest ranch vacations for i

It’s all about the music

Thursday, May 28th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

While many welcome the arrival of summer for the beaches and sunshine it implies, Henry Small sees the season as something else – time for another Music in the Park.

Small has been organizing the nig