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Kamloops

Kamloops is a town in Thompson-Nicola Regional district, British Columbia, Canada of about 68,714 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit: 45 parks, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens and 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Sacred Heart Cathedral, Kamloops Museum and Riverside Park.

50.6665° N, 120.3192° WPop. 68,714

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Within 30 km139 places
Within 50 km158
Must-see38
Notable57
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Kamloops

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:59 pm

119 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Kamloops
  2. Paul Lake Provincial Parklake · 45 min
  3. Mount Loloviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Pinantan Lakelake · 45 min
  5. McConnell Lake Provincial Parklake · 45 min
  6. Kenna Cartwright Nature Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Kamloops
Today’s loopKamloopsStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kamloops?

Sacred Heart Cathedral (church, about 2 km), Kamloops Museum (museum, about 2 km), Riverside Park (park, about 2 km), Kenna Cartwright Nature Park (park, about 7 km), Paul Lake Provincial Park (lake, about 20 km), Bridal Veil Falls (waterfall, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kamloops?

158 places on Spotwander: 45 parks, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 29 churches, 2 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest park to Kamloops?

Cowan Park, about 1 km by road; Kinsmen South Tot Lot (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Kamloops?

Glenfair Community Garden, about 1 km by road; River Street Community Garden (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kamloops?

Start in Kamloops, visit Paul Lake Provincial Park, then Mount Lolo, then Pinantan Lake, then McConnell Lake Provincial Park, then Kenna Cartwright Nature Park, and drive back — about 119 km by road in all.

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