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OUTDOOR POOL PUBLIC SWIM SCHEDULE 2015 CITY OF KAMLOOPS • AQUATICS | Administration: 250.828.3655

BROCK POOL 2470 FLEETWOOD AVE. 250.554.1747

McDONALD POOL 262 KING STREET 250.554.2254

May 31 - June 28 Monday - Friday 6-8 pm Saturday & Sunday 1-8 pm

May 31 - June 28 Monday - Friday 3-8 pm Saturday & Sunday 1-8 pm

June 29 - August 30 Monday - Friday 1-4 pm & 6-8 pm Saturday & Sunday 1-8 pm

June 29 - August 30 Monday - Sunday 1-8 pm *New* Monday - Thursday 10-1pm

August 31 - Sept 6 Monday Sunday 1-6 pm M onday - S unday 1 6p m

August 31 - Sept 6 Monday - S unday 1 -6 p m Monday Sunday 1-6 pm

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SWIM LESSONS We offer swim lessons at our outdoor and indoor pools for all ages. Pick up a hot sheet at the pools for details or visit kamloops.ca/swim

LAP SWIMMING Brock Pool: Mon-Fri, 4:15-6:00pm; McDonald Pool: Mon-Thu, 10:00am-1:00pm

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SPECIAL EVENTS Enjoy a swim and have some fun!

Each week in July & August the lifeguards organize creative activities and games.

McDONALD POOL: Twisted Tuesdays 1-4pm

BROCK POOL: Thunderstruck Thursdays 1-4pm

For more information or for the Public Swim Schedule, visit us on the web at www.kamloops.ca/swim CASH ONLY. POOLS CLOSED ON STATUTORY HOLIDAYS

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WELCOME amloops is located in the heart of the Interior of B.C., and as the “hub city” where all four major highways converge, it’s easy to get to. The city is an authentic, friendly community with the personal feel of a small town and the openness of a vast, rugged landscape to experience energizing recreational opportunities like hiking, biking, stand-up paddling and horseback riding.

If golf is your passion, Kamloops is heralded as Canada’s most diverse golf destination, with 13 remarkable courses. A new activity you may want to consider is foot golf. Combining the elements of soccer and golf without the clubs, this sport is perfect for the whole family.

Make plans to see and learn about B.C. wildlife this summer at the BC Wildlife Park’s Animal Encounters festival. There are so many opportunities to get up close to birds of prey, watch wolves being hand fed, and to see the park’s newest resident, Clover the Kermode Spirit Bear.

A tour of the 10-plus art galleries, Kamloops Museum & Archives and the Secwepemc Museum & Heritage Park will provide hours of fun learning about the city’s vibrant arts, culture and heritage.

The Children’s Museum at the Kamloops Museum provides many options for hands-on fun learning about the fur trade, Gold Rush and Kamloops’ colourful characters of the past. Speaking

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of hands-on learning, turn your attention to the over 150 exhibits and experiments at the BIG Little Science Centre where kids — and kids-at-heart — will have tons of wondrous, hair-raising fun.

Water adventurers are never disappointed with the 100-plus clean and beautiful lakes within an hour’s drive of the city. Try out the free Rent-A-Rod program at the Kamloops Visitor Centre and get ready to hook Salmo Kamloops, a famous Kamloops Fighting Trout.

You may want to try stand-up paddling this year and marvel at all the freshwater turtles and fish you’ll spy as you slowly glide by. Or, take your water adventures indoors and enjoy the pools, waterslide and facilities at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre.

Kamloops also lays claim to the only longboard track in Canada. Riding of a different style, the Kamloops Bike Ranch is one of a kind offering steep, trick and cross country trails within the city. If something higher and faster is more your style, there are zip lines to fly on in Chase and Ashcroft.

Visit the Kamloops Visitor Information Centre to pick up your free “107 Things to Do” brochure in Kamloops.

No matter what level your sense of adventure is at, Kamloops is a great place to let loose and just play.

— Tourism Kamloops

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THE ADAMS RIVER Gem of the Shuswap The Adams River

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Nestled in the trees between Adams and Shuswap Lakes lies this pristine river which is fully protected within the boundaries of Roderick-Haig Brown Provincial Park.

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Haig-Brown, an avid fisherman and conservationist, had the foresight to protect this valuable but fragile resource. The Pacific Sockeye Salmon industry depends heavily on the Adams River, as it has the largest Sockeye spawning population in the world. Heavy use of the river for transporting logs was decimating the salmon stocks.

Thanks to conservation efforts the Sockeye return every fall to spawn; most prevalent every four years when the river teems with over 2 million red coloured fish.

THE ADAMS RIVER The Adams River is also a wonderful playground for whitewater enthusiasts. Keep in mind though, that while the many sweepers and logjams are ideal for spawning beds, they pose a dangerous hazard to the inexperienced. The class II and III rapids offer great fun for kayakers and rafters. In summer the water is warm and inviting. The nozzle like “Gorge” is always a rush!

For family adventure don’t miss an Adams River raft trip. Looking for more excitement? Adams River Rafting, Canada’s original cataraft company, offers trips with their exclusive pontoon style catarafts. Adams River Rafting has been operating since1983.

WHY KAMLOOPS? HERE ARE SOME REASONS TO E N J OY K A M LO O P S : • Warmest summers: Average temperature of 27.2 C from June to August.

• Most parks: The area is home to 84 parks, which puts it at the top of the list for all of B.C. • Kamloops’ mild, dry four-season climate means visitors can enjoy summer and winter activities.

• The Tournament Capital gets 2,000 hours of sunshine per year and only 270 millimetres of rain.

• The average snowfall is 86 centimetres (33.86 inches) in the city area and up to 559 centimetres (17 feet) at nearby Sun Peaks, Canada’s second-largest ski resort.

• Usually, the city ranks No. 1 in Canada for hottest summers, No. 2 for warmest springs, driest city and most sunny days in warm months, 11th for warmest year-round, 13th for mildest winter and 14th for most sunny days.

C E N T R A L LO CAT I O N Kamloops is located right in the heart of British Columbia’s Interior and is accessible by train, plane and automobile.

From Kamloops, it is a 3.5-hour drive to Vancouver, six hours to Calgary and eight hours to Edmonton.

Air Canada Jazz, WestJet and Central Mountain Airlines service the city, taking people anywhere from the coast to Prince George to Calgary — all of which open up the world to travellers.

The Rocky Mountaineer Railtour and VIA Rail trains make stops in the city.

MEETINGS/CONVENTIONS Kamloops is becoming a choice destination for organizations holding major conferences.

The city offers 16 convention facilities, ranging in size from 816 square feet to more than 48,000 square feet.

There are also five major destination resorts in the Kamloops area and 10 other hotels with meeting facilities.

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True to its moniker of Canada’s Tournament Capital, visitors and residents can find a tournament every weekend in Kamloops.

Some of the facilities the city has built include a 35,000square-foot fieldhouse complete with indoor running track, an Olympic-sized hockey rink, championship soccer stadium with 500 seats, a soccer facility for tournaments, 12 baseball diamonds and a 1,500-seat baseball park.

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ALIVE WITH ARTS AND CULTURE HERE IS A LOOK AT WHAT THE CITY HAS TO OFFER:

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

K A M LO O P S S Y M P H O N Y ORCHESTRA Some say there is nothing like experiencing live orchestral music — and Kamloops can provide that experience.

From September to May, the KSO offers live music by composers from around the world and in a range of styles.

Performances are held at the 710-seat Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 Ninth Ave., and the Pavilion Theatre, 1025 Lorne St.

SECWEPEMC MUSEUM AND H E R I TAG E PA R K In order to experience the cultural history of the First Nations people of this area, a visit to the Secwepemc Museum and Heritage Park is in order.

The museum exhibits the oral history and legends of the Secwepemc people, along with historical photographs, illustrations and artifacts.

Also on display are birch canoes, summer mat lodge and exhibits on hunting, fishing, clothing, games, food gathering and cooking.

Heritage Park is located on the banks of the South Thompson River on a 12-acre property and is a complement to the museum.

A one-kilometre stretch of trail leads visitors through the remains of a 2,000-year-old Shuswap winter village site, four reconstructed winter pit houses and a summer village.

The village features a tule mat lodge, hunting lean-to, fish drying rack, fish trap, smoke house and traditional plant foods.

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Eleven-year-old Katrina Peterson works to create graffiti art, during the threeday Graffiti Camp at 4 Cats Studio.

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The Secwepemc Ethnobotanical Gardens are located in Heritage Park and are divided into five zones, each representing a different ecosystem found within the Secwepemc territory.

Interpretive signs located at each garden describe the ecosystem in which the plants grow naturally.

Location: 311-355 Yellowhead Hwy.

K A M LO O P S M U S E U M AND ARCHIVES With three floors of permanent and changing exhibits, visitors can discover the history of this Wild West town.

Exhibits here include: The local Secwepemc nation, early fur traders, the Gold Rush and gold seekers, cattle ranchers, paddlewheelers and railway construction, the coming of permanent settlers and the making of a frontier town.

Tours include informal or formal guided museum tours.

Also featured is the Children’s Museum, the first of its kind in B.C. The museum also offers a self-guided walking tour, while bicycle tours and cemetery tours are available.

The Kamloops Museum and Archives is located at the

corner of Second Avenue and Seymour Street in the bright gold building.

Open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for youth.

Location: 207 Seymour St.

K A M LO O P S A R T GA L L E R Y The Kamloops Art Gallery is located in downtown Kamloops and boasts the largest permanent art collection in the Interior, with more than 1,700 pieces.

It also features a gallery store, hosts special events and offers programs for children and adults who want to explore their artistic side.

Location: 101-465 Victoria St.

K A M LO O P S F I R E H A L L MUSEUM The City of Kamloops Fire Rescue service has created a museum that showcases the 118-year history of fire fighting in Kamloops.

Location: 1205 Summit Dr.

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Step back in time to the 1860’s Gold Rush!

Enjoy guided tours of the historic Roadhouse and learn about the Shuswap First Nations culture at our Native Interpretation Site.

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Fresh eats & INTERESTING F I N D S AT T H E

FA R M E R S ’ MARKET The Kamloops Farmers’ Market is back for another summer.

Every Saturday and Wednesday head downtown for some fresh eats and unique finds.

Among the over 100 participating businesses, Manager Annelise Grube-Cavers is excited to welcome new agricultural vendors as well as new artisans.

“New farmers always bring new products so they’ll be growing different varieties, which is really nice, to have that diversity,” she said.

Everything from radishes to kale, carrots to zucchini is available throughout the summer. Dry herbs, fresh herbs, seasoned butter spreads, several different kinds of tomatoes and berries — some you might never have hear of — are for sale.

The market also boasts a selection of meats including poultry, different kinds of sausage, turkey, lamb, pork and beef.

“You can basically find everything you need to cook your meals at the market,” Grube-Cavers said.

Among the new artisans there are homemade soaps and lotions, some made from organic beeswax. New honey vendors from Lumby and Merritt join the many crafters and bakers.

Massage therapy and acupuncture booths have also returned.

Find infused oils, sewing, jewelry, garden sculptures and art in many forms amongst the crafters.

“Almost every single vendor has been returning from the last many years because it’s such a successful place for their business, so that’s great,” Grube-Cavers said.

Not every vendor attends each week but many appear at both the Saturday and Wednesday market. A vendor list is kept up to date at kamloopsfarmersmarket.com, where you can check who will appear each week.

The first Saturday market of each month will feature a live band. If you need to drive, check the Seymour Street parkade where parking is free every Saturday.

The Saturday market is held in the 200 block of St. Paul St. and the Stuart Wood schoolyard from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. until Oct 31. The Wednesday market is held in the 400 block of Victoria St. from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Oct 28.

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FISHING & HUNTING Knouff Lake is a veritable fisherman’s paradise. Kamloops trout, a distinct species famous for their great size and fighting qualities, test the skill of the sportsman to the utmost and furnish a never-to-be-forgotten thrill before they are landed. Individual fish weighing from 2lbs and up, are regularly taken on the rod. The country around Knouff Lake abounds in game of all kinds. The lodge affords excellent headquarters for hunters.

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The downtown streets are buzzing with large crowds of people during the Downtown Merchants Market.

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DOWNTOWN KAMLOOPS IS A FESTIVAL OF EXPERIENCES It’s all about the experience.

The Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association’s (KCBIA) Festival of Experiences is all about finding everything Downtown Kamloops has to offer any day of the year.

The focus is all about public-space programming and encouraging downtown businesses to bring themselves outside by doing live demonstrations, hosting classes and bringing any number of interactive activities to the streets of the downtown core.

“You can come downtown any day in Kamloops and have a great experience because, downtown, the unique thing about it is there’s always

random stuff going on,” said KCBIA general manager Gay Pooler.

“You could have a flash mob or someone doing yoga in the park or just sitting on a patio and watching the people go by, enjoying the sun.”

For those seeking music, there are myriad places to regularly hear some of the best local performers, as well as those travelling through the city, including the Blue Grotto, Commodore Grand Cafe and Lounge, Turner’s Music Studio, the Art We Are, Plaza Heritage Hotel, Cactus Jack’s Saloon and The Grind.

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Downtown is bookended by two major art venues — Kamloops Art Gallery at the east end and the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre at the west end.

There’s also Hampton Gallery on Fourth Avenue, with a different featured artist monthly and there is a continuous display or works for sale and exhibitions at Art We Are on Victoria Street.

During the summer, the streets themselves become an entertainment venue as the KCBIA hosts various events.

The Merchants Market, running July 22 to July 25, will turn Victoria Street into arts central, with dancers, musicians and theatrical

groups performing, plus blocks and blocks of sidewalk sales. Pooler calls it one of the biggest events of the year and the best shopping days of the summer.

The Merchants Market features the most requested downtown event, the Taste of Downtown, on July 23.

With the purchase of a $10 “passport” patrons can visit many downtown eateries for featured samples.

And, in July and August, musicians from the area also take the streetside stage to perform for Live at Lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

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CANINES, REPTILES AND BEARS, OH MY! Explore B.C.’s wildlife The B.C. Wildlife Park in Kamloops connects people to the province’s wildlife, encouraging a sustainable society within a healthy natural environment. Its motto is “Conservation through Education.”

The park has canines, big cats, reptiles and amphibians, bears, birds of prey, small mammals, arachnids and more to see.

Clover, the Kermode Bear, moved into his new home at the park this spring. Kermode Bears are very rare and Clover will act as an ambassador for his species. He arrived in 2012 after being unsuccessful with a rehabilitation and release program. He is believed to be the only one of his kind in professional human care anywhere in the world. The habitat is at the south end of the park and is 2.7 acres in size. Clover, also known as a Spirit Bear, is an attraction for residents of Kamloops and tourists from around the world alike.

The Park’s Fawcett Family Wildlife Health Centre works closely with the Ministry of Environment and community partners to provide rehabilitation services to injured and orphaned wildlife in the region. Once those wildlife are successfully rehabilitated, they are released back into the wild.

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Dawson the girzzly bear gets some rest at the B.C. Wildlife Park. Dawson and the other residents in the east Kamloops park are wide awake this spring as the facility is open daily to visitors. For a schedule of events, go online to bczoo.org. during guided tours with a park interpreter. Private animal encounters introduce visitors to either a turtle, bird of prey, snake or bearded dragon.

June 27, is the summer kick-off special animal encounter day.

August 3, is B.C. Bear Day and the Teddy Bear Picnic. Aug. 29 is the great summer finale. Throughout the summer, the park runs kid’s science day camps for children ages six to 10.

The park is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from May 1 to Sept. 1. Visit bczoo.org for more information about the B.C. Wildlife Park.

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The Nature Exchange helps educate people on the biological and physical components of the environment and encourages responsible collecting. Bring in your finds and earn points for your item and your knowledge of it. The Nature Exchange has a constantly rotating collection of artifacts for traders, but don’t bring animal parts or birds nests. These items are important to leave in nature for animals to use.

Get up close to farm animals at the Home Hardware Corral, which is home to llamas, pygmy goats, miniature donkeys, guinea pigs, pot-bellied pigs and rabbits.

Learn more about the animals at the B.C. Wildlife Park

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FOR THE ADVENTURE SEEKER

E X P LO R E E V E R Y T H I N G K A M LO O P S ’ T R A I L S H AV E TO O F F E R The Tournament Capital is an outdoor person’s haven.

For the hiker, biker, or runner, there’s a spot for everyone to find their pace.

The rugged landscape provides a plethora of hiking trails for beginners and those who want to be challenged.

Peterson Creek Park includes a range of trail difficulties and several entrances, including downtown. Kenna Cartwright Park offers outstanding views of Kamloops through both forested areas and grassland terrain.

Other locations include Cinnamon Ridge Hoodoos, Embleton Mountain, Isobel Lake Interpretive Trail, Lac Du Bois, Mara Mountain, Pinantan Lake Mountain Ascent Park, Paul Lake Provincial Park and McConnell Lake Provincial Park.

Paddle to and then hike Copper Island on Shuswap Lake with Unique Adventure Tours. Launch inflatable boats from Shuswap Provincial Park and begin the three-hour round-trip.

Located 25 minutes south of Kamloops, Stake Lake has 45 kilometres of marked trails that are great for family rides.

Inks Lake is a popular dirt-biking area and is suitable for moreexperienced riders. There are hundreds of kilometres of trails, from single-track trails to hill climbs. For mountain biking, Stake Lake Trails is a popular, grassy, double-track destination and suitable for beginner to intermediate riders. The Kamloops Bike Ranch and Sun Peaks Resort Bike Park are also renowned mountain-biking areas.

Get to Stake Lake: Take Exit 366 from Highway 1/Highway 5 in Kamloops and follow Lac Le Jeune Road south. Park near Stake Lake. Trails are to your right.

Get to Inks Lake: Take Exit 355 on the Coquihalla Highway, 10 minutes from Kamloops, or take Lac Le Jeune Road.

More information about hiking and riding trails in the Kamloops area is available at tourismkamloops.com

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K A M LO O PA P O W W O W H A S G R O W N I N TO O N E O F T H E L A R G E S T C E L E B R AT I O N S O F F I R S T N AT I O N S C U LT U R E I N W E S T E R N CA N A DA It represents many years of stories and events of Aboriginal culture and is recognized as one of the best and most well-run powwows of its kind. Kamloopa Powwow is celebrated over three days at the Secwepemc Powwow grounds alongside the South Thompson River, running this year from July 31 to Aug. 2.

Kamloopa Powwow attracts people from many places, primarily from across B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Washington and Idaho. At the first powwow in 1979 there was one drum and maybe 20 dancers. Today, the powwow plays host to around 20 drums, hundreds of dancers, awards over $77,000 in prize payout and attracts upwards of 20,000 attendees. Last year was the fifth year for the drumming contest, which pays out $30,000 in prize money to five drumming groups.

“Our people historically have always travelled and shared song and dance,” said Delyla Daniels, president of the Kamloopa Powwow Society. “In our eyes, we are welcoming the visitors to our territory.”

Categories include traditional, chicken, jingle, grass, fancy feather and fancy shawl for adult, teen and junior.

In addition to the regular dances, there is a selection of specials, which are hosted by families. Chief and council host specials each year, which signifies council recognizing visitors. Miss Kamloopa also hosts a special every year. A grand entry takes place everyday, at 7 p.m. on the opening night and then at 12 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

The Powwow welcomes non First Nations people to partake, learn and enjoy. Kamloopa Powwow is known for its special competition that invites non-Aboriginal people to try the traditional dances.

“We are open to having all people come and attend and witness this celebration,” Daniels said. “We do encourage non-Aboriginal people to attend and ask questions.”

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Ribfest is back for its fourth edition this summer.

Running Aug. 7 to Aug. 9 in Riverside Park, Ribfest is a growing attraction and the Daybreak Rotary Club of Kamloops’ biggest fundraising event of the year. It brings about 60,000 people from across the province for a weekend of live music and rib-tasting. Ribbers hail from as far away as New Mexico and as close as Vancouver.

Teams will compete for first and second place, as well as best sauce, to be judged by a panel of local celebrities.

Attendees can vote for the People’s Choice Award.

Vegetarians can enjoy corn on the cob and salad options.

The 2012 inaugural Ribfest was a resounding success, raising $40,000 for Kamloops charities. In its second year it raised $60,000 for various youth organizations in the city. With an ultimate fundraising goal of $100,000, Ribfest grows each year.

Hot Nite in the City’s annual show and shine event will simultaneously take place downtown, making it convenient to stroll through the hot rods on Victoria Street on Saturday before grabbing a hot rack of ribs down at the park. The show and shine attracts upwards of 350 classic cars from Northwest Washington, B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Ribfest organizers also co-ordinate with the car show to give guests a way to hit up both events at once with a pancake breakfast and some Hot Nite wheels on display to round out the weekend festivities on Sunday, Aug. 9.

On Saturday, Aug. 8, the Kamloops Dragon Boat Club will have a dragon boat festival during Ribfest, with 10 boats and about 200 people racing on the river.

Similar to previous years, there will be live music from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and beer gardens. A large kid zone will be set up again, with bouncy castles, different booths and special entertainment for children. The kid zone is free, but donations to the Rotary Club are encouraged so it can bring money back into the community.

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ALONG THE BANKS OF THE RIVER

R I V E R S I D E PA R K H O S T S S U M M E R E V E N T S Just minutes from downtown along the banks of the Thompson River is Riverside Park. Suited for picnicking, swimming and beaching, Riverside Park is a lively summer destination.

Enjoy a stroll along the beach, play a game of lawn bowling or tennis or take a tour down Rivers Trail.

The park has an accessible playground and the Variety Kids Centennial Water Park for children. It’s also home to the Peter Wing Rotary Rose Garden and the Uji Feature Garden, plus several sculptures and murals.

Canada Day festivities manifest in Riverside Park every year on July 1.

Art in the Park is a premier artist show and sale is also held outdoors at Riverside on Canada Day. It is the biggest arts event in Kamloops, organized by the Kamloops Arts Council.

This full day of arts exhibitions and sales, demos and performances is free to the public.

An average of 30,000 visitors attend throughout the day-long festivities, which is also the launch of Music in the Park.

All summer long, patrons can enjoy free nightly, musical entertainment by local, national and international musicians.

Henry Small has been staging Music in the Park for years and brings in groups from around the world while also spotlighting local talent.

Performances are held at the Rotary Bandshell from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Music in the Park runs until Aug. 31.

Across the river, music is also featured in McArthur Island Park on Fridays to round out the program.

The City’s Canada Day festivities in Riverside Park also include a pancake breakfast, a Canada Day opening ceremony, the Kamloops Multicultural Society Folkfest throughout the day, performances in the Interior Savings Centre Plaza throughout the day and fireworks at night.

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RIVER RAFTING LOCATIONS 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 depends on how much excitement someone wants.

There are three rivers to raft in Kamloops Country — the Thompson, Adams and Clearwater.

A variety of companies, some with 20 years or more experience, spend six months a year guiding rafters of all skill levels.

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Of the Shuswap

The Shuswap spirit may also be discovered in its outstanding wineries.

The region’s cool climate wines are produced by six wineries that can compete on par with Canadian and International wines. The area’s wines include outstanding Gewürztraminers, Merlots, Ortegas, Reislings, and Siegerrebes, just to name a few, which have all won national awards. These wineries are all family run businesses that produce distinctive cool climate wines. A tour of the wineries is a must, you’ll be tastefully surprised!

Celista Estate Winery Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from May to the end of October. Wines - three reds and three whites, desert wine and our special fortified wine “Portentous.” All wines are award winners including the double-gold champion “Inspired Madness.” Tours Wednesday and Saturday at 11 a.m. Individual tours for parties of eight or more adults available with prior notice. Enjoy a glass of wine with Belgian chocolates, fresh bread, gourmet cheeses, specialty crackers on our patio overlooking Shuswap Lake. Wines are for sale in our tasting room as well as wine outlets on the North Shore and South Shore of Shuswap Lake, Chase, Kamloops and Salmon Arm. Recline Ridge Vineyards and Winery In the heart of the Tappen Valley, and owned by Graydon and Maureen Ratzlaff, this Shuswap winery specializes in cool-climate wines, with aromatic whites, full-bodied reds, and dessert wines. Enjoy wine tasting in the uniquely designed Wine Shop at the new Tasting Bar. Drink in the awesome views, and relax in our licensed picnic area.

Larch Hills Winery is a land-based, family run vineyard and winery, owned by Jack and Hazel Manser. Their entire product is proudly made from 100% British Columbia grapes. All their wines are made and bottled on our premises at Salmon Arm. They specialize in cool climate grape growing, and have varieties that are generally not available in other parts of BC. We think this makes our wines unique.

GRASS ROOTS DAIRIES Established in 1983 as Gort’s Gouda (now known as GRASS ROOT DAIRIES) started by producing gouda and quark cheese (a soft German cream cheese). Over the years, spices were introduced into their hard cheeses, as well as milk, chocolate milk, yogurt. With only natural ingredients and no preservatives, all of GRASS ROOT DAIRIES products come from their 100% grass fed cows and manufactured at their Salmon Arm cheese plant. Come in and sample their Spiced gouda, Maasdammer (a Swiss-style cheese) or Mazuda (unique to Grass Root Dairies- a semi-hard cheese) They are available at the farm location and at select wineries and grocers. Stop by the farm to try their home made GELATO. You can find GRASS ROOT DAIRIES at 1470 50th St. S.W., Salmon Arm. Go west out of Salmon Arm, take a left after the bridge. Follow the road and just past the school you’ll find Grass Root Dairies on the left.

Sunnybrae Winery is aptly named and boasts its own unique micro-climate, perfect for growing grapes.

The meticulously-groomed vineyard is nestled below Bastion Mountain next to the magnificent Shuswap Lake shoreline. The south-sloping volcanic ash land basks in sunshine during daylight hours and enjoys cooling breezes in the evenings. Come to the sunny side and enjoy our award winning wines and a casual fun-filled experience.

We are open Mother’s Day weekend to Thanksgiving weekend 10:00am -5:30pm.

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OVINO vineyards and winery is perched on a bench well above the valley bottom in the Salmon Valley area of the Shuswap region. This small family run operation focuses on producing quality grapes in a sustainable way that they guide into reasonably priced award winning, unique, aromatic wines. Stop by and sample the wines at the wine shop, open from May long weekend daily until Thanksgiving weekend, 11-5.

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DISCOVER THE KAMLOOPS WINE TRAIL B.C.’s newest wine region is taking flight in Kamloops.

The Kamloops Wineries Association was created in fall of 2014 to bring all four of the wineries together to collaborate and collectively market and promote the Kamloops wine region as a whole. Touring the Kamloops wine trail is set to become a must-do attraction for visitors.

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HERE IS WHAT THE KAMLOOPS WINERIES ASSOCIATION HAS TO SAY ABOUT ITS MEMBERS: The landscape at Monte Creek Ranch.

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Taste the untamed land of Harper’s Trail — Kamloops’ first winery with 100 per cent estate-grown grapes from the banks of the South Thompson River. Framed by the dramatic landscape of rugged hoodoos, rolling hills of sage and the picturesque Thompson river, a visit to the winery is as much a visual experience as it is a tasting sensation. The winery was pioneered

by Ed and Vicki Collett and named after pioneer rancher Thaddeus Harper.

Forging a new era, Kamloops’ newest winery offers the next frontier in quality B.C. winemaking. Fresh, lively wines with legend-in-the-making Thompson Valley brightness. Straddling the Thompson River, Monte Creek has two vineyard sites on either side and opened a state-of-the-art winery and visitor experience this summer and its first vintage in 2015.

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Taste wines made from the oldest commercial vineyard in Kamloops. With the planting of the vineyard in 2005, Sagewood winery is the result of years of dedication, patience and attention to detail. Grapes nestled on the slopes of the South Thompson River are hand-picked and the wines are meticulously crafted.

Visitors to the family-owned and operated winery will enjoy an intimate experience with the owners, hear their stories and taste the passion in every pour.

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ROOTS & BLUES T H E I N T E R I O R ’ S M O S T M U S I CA L LY D I V E R S E F E S T I VA L Now in its 23rd year, the Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival is the largest and most musically diverse festival in the B.C. Interior.

The festival began in 1992 as a small indoor festival, the result of the grassroots Shuswap Coffee House collective of the 1970s and 1980s which, by 1991, had coalesced into the not-for-profit Salmon Arm Folk Music Society.

The main goals of the society are to encourage and promote performers from all parts of the world (with a special emphasis on Canadian talent) and to introduce audiences to the world’s incredibly diverse genres of music, musical instruments and the artists who play them.

The festival takes place on the third weekend of every August at the fairgrounds in the heart of Salmon Arm, about an hour east of Kamloops.

Set beneath the panoramic splendor of Mt. Ida and the Fly Hills with lovely Shuswap Lake nearby, Roots & Blues is known as a diverse multi-genre festival.

At night, two stages run concurrently.

Main Stage is at one end of the grounds and is where you can catch the headlining acts, while the the dynamic Boogie Barn Stage lies at the other end, pumping out live beats for dancers in the crowd. Four stages host bands throughout the day.

Current Swell, one of B.C.’s finest musical exports, will be on hand to close the Friday night main stage, while six time

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Juno Award winning roots and country vocalist Russell deCarle of Prairie Oyster fame, blues legends Geoff Muldaur and Amos Garrett, and the breakout folk-pop band of the summer, Boston-based Ballroom Thieves lead the way in the latest announcements, suggesting Roots & Blues will be knee deep in musical riches again in 2015.

The world music component of Roots & Blues has also been fully addressed as Senegal kora master Amadou Fall will be bringing his trio of west African musicians to the festival, while the ten piece Afro-Cuban ensemble, the Marco Claveria Project, will deliver a pulsating polyrhythmic sound to fans of music born in Central and South America.

Roots & Blues is family-friendly, with a Family Fun Zone offering loads of things for kids to see and do, including a Family Stage with a lineup geared towards children.

Kids 12 and under are admitted free of charge.

This year’s festival runs from Aug. 14 to Aug. 16.

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HIDDEN GEMS IN CACHE CREEK Marc and Dianne Shane are bringing Cache Creek’s best kept secret back to life.

Cache Creek is located at the junction of the Trans Canada Highway and the Cariboo Highway 80 kilometres west of Kamloops. A major rest point for tourists, the town has 11 motels, numerous restaurants and is surrounded by grasslands and working ranches. Fish, kayak or canoe on one of the nearby lakes or view wildlife and camp at a provincial park — Juniper Beach or Arrowstone. Hunt for fossils or explore the diverse history of the region at Historic Hat Creek Ranch, a distinctive heritage site.

Cache Creek’s family owned and operated Horstings Farm Market is back up and running after a few quiet years. The fully operational produce farm market spans over 85 acres. Enjoy lunch and watch as the fruits and vegetables are hauled in fresh everyday.

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Owner Marc Shane said they are working closely with the previous owners to resurrect the classic recipes.

They invite you to celebrate a brand new season with the original Horsting’s pie recipes and homemade goods.

“This place was around for 25 years and became a family tradition,” Marc said. “We have people who visited as kids who are bringing their kids.”

The farm market carries a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, Blackwell Dairy products and over 20 varieties of jams made with B.C. berries.

Home-cooked meals are fresh at the cafe, with specialty cakes, pies and custom sandwiches included on the menu.

Visit the garden centre for bedding plants, herbs, grasses, vegetable seeds, fertilizer, hanging baskets and home decor.

For more information on Cache Creek destinations, check out the following links: horstingsfarm.com, hatcreekranch.ca, hellobc.com/cache-creek.aspx and cachecreekvillage.com

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TIME FOR A TEE Kamloops is rapidly becoming the No. 1 destination for golfers in B.C. It used to be the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Fraser Valley and Okanagan were the hot spots but, with 10 top-class courses in the area, Kamloops is certainly the place to be.

Some of the world’s most-famous golf architects — Robert Trent Jones Sr., Graham Cooke and Robert Heaslip — have designed courses here.

From Tobiano, Talking Rock, Rivershore Golf Estates and The Dunes at Kamloops to Sun Rivers, Sun Peaks, Kamloops Golf and Country Club, Eaglepoint Golf Resort, Mount Paul and Pineridge, golfers have an amazing array of courses from which to choose.

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JOURNEY THROUGH THE PROVINCE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER — ONE OF WORLD’S GREATEST TRAIN TRIPS It’s all part of the reason why the tours have been praised worldwide. National Geographic has called it one of the world’s greatest trips and the Society of American Travel Writers declared it The Best Train Experience in the World.

Rocky Mountaineer travels on four routes, in both eastbound and westbound directions. The First Passage to the West route travels between Vancouver and Banff or Calgary; the Journey Through the Clouds route runs between Vancouver and Jasper.

On both routes, guests overnight in Kamloops. The Rainforest to Gold Rush route travels between Whistler and Jasper, with an overnight stay in Quesnel. The Whistler Sea to Sky Climb route is a 3.5-hour trip between North Vancouver and Whistler, travelling northbound in the morning and southbound in the early afternoon.

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For 25 years, the Rocky Mountaineer has stopped in Kamloops, discharging its passenger load to take in the scenery — or simply relax in the hotel or head out for a meal.

The luxury trips are designed for the discerning traveller, featuring journeys on the Rocky Mountaineer train at three different levels, with stops in Kamloops six days a week.

In addition to its well-known RedLeaf and GoldLeaf services, the train company has added SilverLeaf, a step up from the Red level, which offers a single-level dome coach and seat-side hotmeal service.

SilverLeaf is available on selected trips.

While passing vistas, guests can relax and enjoy the interpretive commentary provided by onboard attendants and the à la carte Western Canadian cuisine served in the private main-level dining room.

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SUN PEAKS For a weekend away or a day trip up the mountain, Sun Peaks Resort is as much a summer destination as it is a winter one. It boasts events suited for everyone — from sports to crafts.

“We have something happening almost every weekend, so it really just depends on what the guests interests are and what they’re into,” said Brandi Schier of Tourism Sun Peaks.

The Summer Kick-Off is June 26 to June 28. The village will be alive with a multitude of activities such as the rock climbing wall, performances from clowns, a bouncy castle and much more.

Opening day for lift accessed biking and hiking is June 26, connecting guests with 2,000 vertical feet of mountain-bike trails and a network of alpine hiking trails.

The resort offers a unique B.C. golf experience, with the greens located 1,200 metres above sea level — the highest elevation course in the province.

The summer concert series kicks off on Friday, July 3, featuring Lou Gramm on Saturday, July 4.

The concert weekends are a huge draw. Attracting thousands of guests, it spans five weekends, with the first and last being the highlights.

Kamloops Wine Trail 1/2 & Full Day Guided Tours Available

July 18 will be the flashback weekend, with bands playing the best pop hits of the 80s and 90s. July 25 to July 26 is country fest.

Aug. 14 to Aug. 16 is the sixth annual retro concert weekend, with three days of rock and roll — a resident favourite.

Six-time Juno award winner Colin James will round out the series with a performance on closing weekend, Saturday, Aug. 29.

The farmers’ market takes place every Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. starting June 28. Local farmers, ranchers and artisans will be in the village selling fruits, veggies, local meats, crafts and more.

Sun Peaks hosts a myriad of sporting events throughout the summer, from the 2015 Canadian Nationals Downhill Championships from July 10 to July 12 to the Reach the Peak Tod Mountain summit hike on Aug. 1.

Lifestyle events include Canada’s Alpine Blossom Festival from July 31 to Aug. 2 and the Run to the Sun show and shine on Sept. 19.

For more on camps and events, check out the events calendar at sunpeaksresort.com.

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Your local Ice Cream Parlour!

Hotel & Visitor Center Guest Pick Up and Drop Off

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280 LANSDOWNE ST. OPEN EVERY DAY! 11AM-9PM

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Forget mugs tshirts and postcards Bring home a PERMANENT Souvenir from your Vacation.

KAMLOOPS’ PREMIER TATTOO SHOP

- Fineline - Traditional - Realistic - Portraiture - Cosmetic - Coverups - Celtic - Tribal - No limits - Old School, Nu Skool

This Summer, pick up Rocky’s thrilling novel:

Dog with a Bone Locally at Rocky’s Tattoo

Or at Chapters and Amazon

Bringing Art to Life

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IN TOWN! 784B VICTORIA ST 250.372.7006 rockystattoo.com

Here at Dolly’s Skin Art in Kamloops BC, we believe that receiving a tattoo should be relaxing and fun. We are committed to providing clients with a comfortable and clean experience for all their tattoo needs. Got a custom idea for your tattoo that you would like to discuss? Book your consultation and get started today!

778-470-0694 • #37-750 FORTUNE DR., KAMLOOPS • DOLLYSSKINART.COM

- Do not soak your new tattoo during healing.

- Do not tan during healing or expose your new tattoo to

SUN PEAKS

Custom designs, Yours or Ours

UV radiations for at least 2 weeks.

- Wear loose clothing to allow your skin to breath.

- Never pick or scratch a healing tattoo.

- Always wash your hands before touching or treating.

- Do not bangadge your tattoo – it needs to breath.

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EXPLORE, DISCOVER, LEARN AT THE SCIENCE CENTRE “Science is a verb!”

So says award-winning educator Gordon Gore.

Through interactive fun experiences, science becomes meaningful and less mysterious. Big Little Science Centre, at 655

Holt St., provides a place for people to have such experiences.

Gore, along with the Big Little Science Centre Society (a Kamloops-based non-profit society and registered charity), developed Kamloops’ very own unique science centre in 2000.

Starting from the back of a car, the Big Little Science Centre

This summer, make memories to last a lifetime - at Echo Valley Ranch & Spa.

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SAFETY MART

fullservice service supermarket AA full supermarket withover over 25,000 . with 15,000sq. sq.ftft. quality products! ofofquality products! ; Groceries ; Dairy Products ; Quality Meats ; Fresh Produce ; Deli & Bulk Foods ; In-store Bakery ; Snacks & Ice ; Lottery Tickets ; Magazines & More!

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progressed to one room in a school and has increased in size over several moves.

Open for public visits year-round, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., science fun includes more than 140 interactive science exhibits, regular shows and events, science birthday parties, summer camps, robotics programs and clubs.

Special events every Saturday throughout the summer have included flight and kite day, labs on pond-creatures and staticelectricity shows.

The Big Little Science Centre also has a speaker series that runs throughout the year. Join Julie Schooling of McElhanney Consulting Services on June 17 for a presentation about research on stormwater trees at McArthur Island.

A great place for hours of entertainment and learning, the Big Little Science Centre has something for everyone.

Adults have as much fun exploring and experimenting as the children. With ever-changing science adventure, the shows and activities bring families back again and again.

But fun science doesn’t have to happen only at Big Little Science Centre. The centre’s website (blscs.org) has links to many fun science sites.

As well, past issues of BIGScience — the centre’s newsletter, filled with science articles and activities to discover — are online.

Also look online for updates on summer camps.

Science is meant to be experienced. The staff and volunteers of Big Little Science Centre encourage everyone to explore fun science in the world around you.

Friendly Staff & Service Too!

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PROJECT X

O U T D O O R T H E AT R E I N P R I N C E C H A R L E S PA R K

RJ Haney Heritage Village & Museum

VILLAGE & MUSEUM OPEN May 13 - Sept. 19 • 10 am - 5 pm • Regular Admission by Donation Archives open year round Wednesday & Thursday 10 am - 4 pm DINNER THEATRE July & August • Wednesday, Friday & Sunday Reservations required

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MARJORIE’S TEA ROOM May 13 - Sept 19 • Wednesday - Sunday Serving Daily $7.99 Lunch Specials

751 Hwy. 97B NE Salmon Arm, BC

250-832-5243 • www.salmonarmmuseum.org • Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/Haneyheritage

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• Heated outdoor pool • Laundromat • Treed, park like setting • Free WIFI • Mini Golf • Playground equipment

with breakfast & dinners specials MOTEL & BUNGALOWS • Extra large rooms • Air conditioning • Kitchenettes • Queen & king beds • Family rooms • Cabins • Cable TV • Fridge • In-room coffee

KOA CAMPGROUND & KAMPING KABINS • 50 & 30 amp sites • Firepits & tables at all sites • Pull thru sites

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Kamloops’ favourite outdoor theatre festival brings art out into the sunshine.

Project X is a Kamloops theatre company that explores non-traditional venues. It seeks to expand the creative development of emerging artists and bring theatrical experiences to wide audiences.

Project X Theatre’s X Fest is the only outdoor summer theatre festival in B.C.’s Interior. Shows take place in Prince Charles Park in the heart of downtown Kamloops from July 13th to August 1st.

Since 2006, Project X has drawn over 17,000 people to X Fest.

This year, artistic producers Melissa Thomas and Heather Cant bring two family-friendly productions, The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood and The Shakespeare Show, to the park.

The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, written by Jeff Pitcher, is a lively adaptation about the infamous outlaw who steals from the rich to give to the poor and will see Prince Charles Park transform into the heart of Sherwood Forest.

The Shakespeare Show, or how an illiterate son of a Glover became the greatest playwright in the world, boasts something for the Shakespeare novice and expert alike. Written by Ryan Gladstone, the comedy promises a satisfying adventure complete with puppets, songs, satire and sword fights.

Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, with 3 p.m. matinee shows on July 18 and July 25. Tickets are available through the Kamloops Live! Box Office or by calling 250-374-LIVE. Tickets are also available at the gates 30 minutes before showtime.

For more information, go online to projectxtheatre.ca

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The Kamloops Heritage Society takes great pride in using its magnificent building for community events. One feature event hosted by the Society is the Artisan’s Square held in the beautiful gardens of St. Andrews on the Square heritage site each summer for the months of July and August. This unique outdoor event promotes local artisans, musicians and performers every Saturday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in July and August. The summer event showcases hand-crafted items for sale, artisans crafting on site and musician/performers showcasing their talents — a great place to be on a Saturday morning.

The Best Butter Chicken in Town Nut/Gluten-free dishes available!

Lunch Buffet

Tuesday - Friday 11:30 am - 2 pm

Dinner

Pair your Indian cuisine with local Okanagan wine!

Tuesday - Saturday 4:30 pm - 9 pm

Sunday Dinner Buffet

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“A lifetime of learning begins here” Kamloops Kidz Summer Camps!

Offered at Valleyview & Pineview Campuses For 3-5 Year Olds & School Age Children

3 to 5 Year Olds June 29-July 3 July 6-10 July 13-17 July 20-24 July 27-31 Aug 3-7 Aug 10-14 Aug 17-21 Aug 24-28

School Age Children

Wild Coyote Camp Pirates & Princesses Diggin’ Dinos Kidz‘ Cafe’ Hawaiian Hoopla Science Explorers Beach Fun/Surf’s Up! Circus Circus Hometown Heroes!

June 29-July 3 July 6-10 July 13-17 July 20-24 July 27-31 Aug 3-7 Aug 10-14 Aug 17-21 Aug 24-28

Let’s Get Acquainted!

Cooking Extravaganza Super Heroes Outdoor Madness Mad Scientists Messy Olympics Circus Circus Wacky Water Week Fiesta!

$180 per week $160 per week Daily (half & full) and monthly rates available.

All Summer Camps include: • Arts & Crafts

• Weekly field trips

• Water play

Check us out for all your Childcare needs thoughout the year. Three campuses to serve all of South Kamloops • Infant/Toddler: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm • Montessori Enhanced Preschool Programs: 8:45 am to 11:15 am OR 11:45 am to 2:15 pm • 3-5 Preschool / Childcare: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm • School Age Care: Before and after school care (including kindergarten children) at Valleyview, Pineview and Sahali Campuses 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Pick up from Sahali, Downtown, Dufferin, Valleyview, Juniper & Aberdeen

Valleyview Campus

Sahali Campus

Pineview Campus

1764 Valleyview Drive Preschool Childcare - Ages 1 to 12

1585 Summit Drive Preschool Childcare - Ages 5 to 12

1711 Copperhead Drive Preschool Childcare - Ages 1 to 12

. . . always putting children first & always going several steps beyond!

25O.319.9O44 • www.kamloopskidz.com