Kamloops (Fraser & Thompson Valleys) Travel Information
If your travels take you through the southeast corner of British
Columbia, you’ll find plenty of activity around the Thompson and
Fraser Rivers to keep you busy – and only a quick drive from the
majestic Banff & Jasper National Parks, too! Most major roads north
lead through Kamloops, so this, for those on a long-distance road
trip, is the place to decide whether to take 97 west along the Fraser
River to Prince George, or go scenic route 5 and make a stop at
Jasper. Kamloops, however, is the sort of place you can afford
to stop and think things over. With miles of hiking trails suited to
all abilities, long stretches of terrain ready for some rough mountain
biking, fishing, fossil hunting and even in-town fine arts museums,
the city offers a pleasant pause for road weary wanderers. For a
can’t miss adrenaline rush, book a rafting trip down the rocking
stretches of the Nahatlach River or the Fraser. For those headed on to
Jasper from here, find chance to adjust to stunning wilderness with a
lunch break and some waterfall sightings at Wells Gray Provincial Park
en route. Should you decide, for whatever reason, to make your
foray into British Columbia’s powdery regions in winter, take a break
and test your skis just outside of Kamloops at Sun Peaks
Resort. Kamloops may not be your final destination, but don’t
get so caught up in finding the Rockies that you miss a comfortable
Canadian experience in the process. Kamloops is 273 miles from
Jasper National Park, and about 150 miles northwest of Penticton, BC.
Vancouver BC is 220 miles to the southwest along major highways.
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