Thompson Okanagan Travel Guide 2009

local March events Kamloops Kamloops Cowboy Festival April Kamloops Farmers’ Markets (thru Oct) July KHR’s Spirit of Kamloops Train (thru Aug) Music in the Park (thru Aug) Bizarre Bazaar (thru Aug) Art in the Park Intermontane Challenge August Kamloops Outdoor Pro Rodeo Kamloopa Pow Wow Hot Nite in the City September Provincial Winter Fair October KHR’s Ghost Train Kamloops Art Gallery Art Auction Gala Adams River Salmon Run Strauss Crown of Curling November Where to Play Canada’s Hottest New Golf Destination: Sunny days, superb conditioning and diverse landscapes combine to attract golfers from around the world. With 13 remarkable courses, a long golf season extending from mid-March well into October and accolades from world-renowned golf writers, spending a week or more golfing in Kamloops fits the bill. Just Add Water: With more than 100 lakes within an hour’s driving distance of the city, the toughest decision will be which lake to visit first. There are many lakes and rivers available for motorized boats, making waterskiing and wakeboarding a refreshing activity. For those who enjoy fishing, Kamloops’ lakes won’t disappoint. In fact, Kamloops is so famous for fishing, there’s even a trout named Kamloops Trout. Walk on the Wild Side: For those who’ve never gone wildlife viewing before, Kamloops is the place to start. The area is a resting and a feeding stop for many migratory birds making bird watching a rewarding experience. For the photographers who want to capture stunning wildlife images, the BC Wildlife Park is a wonderful place to see and interact with some of more than 65 species of wildlife native to B.C. Lights. Music. Action: As an urban centre, Kamloops is a thriving arts and culture mecca. The local symphony and theatre companies offer concerts and shows yearround to the delight of audiences, and many art galleries feature paintings, sculptures and other exceptional works from world-renowned and local artists. Ashcroft Savona A Look into the Past: Kamloops is a city rich in history and an afternoon browsing through the museums, going on an Agritourism or Western Heritage Trail adventure, taking a ride behind a fully restored steam locomotive or joining a free walking tour of downtown heritage homes are fun and interesting activities. Downtown Lights in the Night – Christmas Light Up December KHR’s Spirit of Christmas Train BC Wildlife Park’s Wildlights More Information tourismkamloops.com 1-800-662-1994 Barriere 5 Heffley Creek Sun Anglemont Scotch Creek Eagle Bay McLure 1 Kamloops Lake 1 Peaks Chase 1 Sorrento KAMLOOPS 97 5a SALMON ARM 97a 97 Grindrod Falkland Enderby Armstrong Spallumcheen Silver Star 97c 5 Douglas Lake Nicola VERNON Coldstream y11 http://www.tourismkamloops.com http://www.tourismkamloops.com

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Thompson Okanagan Travel Guide 2009 Contents Regional Map Introduction Valemount Clearwater/Wells Gray Country Barriere & District Sun Peaks Resort Kamloops Merritt Gold Country Festivals & Events (Thompson & Shuswap) The Shuswap Enderby & District Armstrong & Spallumcheen Lumby Greater Vernon Lake Country Kelowna Westbank & the Westside Summerland Princeton Festivals & Events (Okanagan) Penticton & Wine Country Oliver Osoyoos Boundary Country Accommodation Matrix Listings Transportation & Tours RV Guide 2009

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