Thompson Okanagan Travel Guide - 2008 - (Page 29)

local February events Strauss Canada Cup of Curling March Kamloops Cowboy Festival Things to do Book a tee time: 13 remarkable golf courses boast superb conditioning and diverse landscapes, open from late March well into October. Our world-class courses have won accolades from golfers and golf writers, so pack your clubs and spend a week challenging your game. Walk on the Wild Side: Kamloops is home to many fascinating species from moose and bighorn sheep to chattering red squirrels and, as a resting and feeding stop for an abundance of migratory birds, bird watching is a rewarding experience. For adventure close at hand, the BC Wildlife Park is a wonderful place to spend the afternoon to see and interact with over 65 species of wildlife native to BC. arts & Culture abound: Enjoy a variety of entertaining options from symphony productions to live theatrical plays and raucous dinner theatres. Explore our three art galleries featuring paintings, sculptures and other exceptional works from world renowned artists. a look into the Past: A city rich in history, spend the afternoon browsing museums, going on Agritourism adventures, riding a restored steam locomotive or joining a free walking tour of downtown heritage homes. april Kamloops Farmer’s Market (thru Oct) June Kamloops Heritage Railway’s ‘Armstrong Explorer’ Steam Train (thru Oct) July Music in the Park (thru Aug) Art in the Park Bizarre Bazaar (thru Aug) august Kamloops Outdoor Pro Rodeo Kamloopa Pow Wow Hot Nite in the City September Provincial Winter Fair october Kamloops Art Gallery Art Auction Gala Adams River Salmon Run Strauss Crown of Curling November Downtown Lights in the Night Christmas Light Up December BC Wildlife Park Wildlights the lure of Fishing adventures: If the championship golf courses of Kamloops aren’t enough to lure you, the fishing will. Kamloops is so famous for fishing, there’s even a trout named Kamloops Trout. The toughest decision you’ll have when booking a fishing getaway is which of the 100+ lakes to try first. 29

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Thompson Okanagan Travel Guide - 2008 Contents Introduction Boundary Country Osoyoos Oliver Penticton & Wine Country Summerland Westbank & the Westside Kelowna Lake Country Greater Vernon Lumby Armstrong & Spallumcheen Enderby & District Festivals & Events (Okanagan) The Shuswap Festivals & Events (Thompson) Merritt Kamloops Sun Peaks Resort Barriere & District Clearwater/Wells Gray Country Valemount Accommodation Matrix Listings Regional Map

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