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City of Kamloops Aquatics
Administration: 250-828-3655
www.kamloops.ca/swim
PUBLIC SWIM
LAP SWIM
May 29-June 30
May 29-June 30
Mon-Fri, 3:00-8:00 pm Sat-Sun, 1:00-8:00 pm
Mon-Thu, 6:00-9:00 am Fri-Sun, 11:00 am-1:00 pm
July 2-August 28
July 2-August 28
Mon-Thu, 1:00-4:00 pm & 6:00-8:00 pm Fri-Sun, 1:00-8:00 pm
Mon-Thu, 6:00-9:00 am Fri-Sun, 11:00 am-1:00 pm
August 29-September 4
August 29-September 4
Mon-Sun, 1:00-6:00 pm
Mon-Sun, 11:00 am-1:00 pm
LESSONS
We offer swim lessons for all ages at our outdoor and indoor pools. Pick up a hot sheet at any pool for details, or visit www.kamloops.ca/swim.
EVENTS
Twisted Tuesdays & Thunderstruck Thursdays 1:00-4:00 pm in July and August. Enjoy fun activities and games!
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- Do not soak your new tattoo during healing. - Do not tan during healing or expose your new tattoo to 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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Kamloops is the second-largest city in the Interior of British Columbia, home to 86,500 residents. Accessible by three major B.C. highways, the city is among the warmest in Canada and boasts world-class sporting facilities and recreational experiences. The city is affordable and visitors and residents can enjoy some inexpensive getaways, such as golfing or skiing from about $89 per day.
HERE ARE SOME REASONS TO ENJOY KAMLOOPS:
• 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 third-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.
Work and PLAY
CENTRAL LOCATION
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.
TOURNAMENT CAPITAL OF CANADA
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 35,000-square-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
For those looking to explore the cultural side of Kamloops, the city boasts a breadth of experiences to be had. Kamloops has a rich cultural heritage that ranges from art to theatre to First Nations history. Here is a look at what the city has to offer.
KAMLOOPS SYMPHONY 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.
KAMLOOPS ART GALLERY
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.
KAMLOOPS FIREHALL MUSEUM The City of Kamloops Fire Rescue service has created a museum that showcases the 118year history of firefighting in Kamloops. Location: 1205 Summit Drive
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S ECWEPEMC MUSEUM AND HERITAGE PARK
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 incorporate 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.
THE ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDENS
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.
KAMLOOPS MUSEUM 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.
Matt Macintosh holds an 80’s era Skull Skates board, one of several vintage skateboards on display at the Kamloops Museum’s Ground Control exhibit exploring skateboard culture in the city, running until Aug. 20.
Vavenby Trail Rides Trail Rides with a Difference!
The Shook Ranch Vavenby, BC 1.2 km past the Vavenby Bridge Visit our website at: vavenbytrailrides.ca Email: info@vavenbytrailrides.ca
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• Hot Tub & Exercise Room • Burning Barrel Cookhouse • Complimentary Wi-Fi • Business Centre • Free Parking • Meeting & Banquet Facilities
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250-374-0358 • 1-800-663-2832 www.RamadaKamloops.ca This hotel is independently owned and operated under a license agreement with Ramada Worldwide Inc. ©Ramada Worldwide Inc.
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Along the banks of the river
IVERSIDE PARK HOSTS R SUMMER EVENTS
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 take place in Riverside Park every year on July 1.
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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 August 31. Across the river, music is also featured at McDonald 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 alongside performances and entertainment and fireworks at night.
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SWIM - FISH - RELAX Clean comfortable two bedroom, full bath waterfront cabins with kitchens one bedroom cabins with kitchens, bath with shower also available RV park with hookups
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Fresh eats at the
FARMERS’ 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 the market always welcomes new agricultural vendors as well as new artisans. 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 find almost everything you need for a meal at the market. Among the new artisans there are homemade soaps and lotions, some made from organic beeswax. New honey vendors from Lumby and Merritt have joined the many crafters and bakers. Massage therapy and acupuncture booths bring products, as well. Find infused oils, sewing, jewelry, garden sculptures and art in many forms amongst the crafters. 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 Saturday market often features 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 noon until Oct. 29. The Wednesday market is held in the 400 block of Victoria St. from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Oct. 26.
RJ Haney Heritage Village & Museum
Junction of HWYs 97 & 99, 11km north of Cache Creek Step back in time to the 1860’s Gold Rush!
May 11 - Sept. 17 • 10 am - 5 pm • Regular Admission by Donation Archives open year round Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Enjoy guided tours of the historic Roadhouse and learn about the Shuswap First Nations culture at our Native Interpretation Site.
July & August • Wednesday, Friday & Sunday • Reservations required
Stagecoach Rides • Gold Panning • Gift Shop & Ice Cream Parlour Licensed Restaurant • Scenic RV and Tent Sites • Cozy Cabins Stay in a Covered Wagon
May 11 - Sept 17 • Wednesday - Sunday Serving Daily $7.99 Lunch Specials
Open daily in May through September
1.800.782.0922
WWW.HATCREEKRANCH.CA • contact@hatcreekranch.ca
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VILLAGE & MUSEUM OPEN
DINNER THEATRE MARJORIE’S TEA ROOM
751 Hwy. 97B NE Salmon Arm, BC 250-832-5243 • www.salmonarmmuseum.org Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/Haneyheritage
Flavours Trail
DO YOU LOVE FOOD, WINE OR BEER?
Or, maybe you’re like some of us and love it all. The team at Tourism Kamloops has created the perfect guide to experience all the flavours in and around Kamloops. To get you started, we’ve developed three signature Flavours Trails to explore: City Limits, Flavours Trail West and Flavours Trail East. Throughout you’ll find information on our amazing wineries, craft breweries and local growers and producers. Following the City Limits Trail, begin by sampling delectable vintages and awarding-winning wines at Privato Vineyard and Winery. Next, uncover the unique story of ginseng growing and production in the Kamloops area at Sunmore Ginseng. This trail is not complete without
a visit to Kamloops’ favourite salsa producer — Fresh is Best Salsa & Co. And if you happen to be in town on a Wednesday or Saturday morning, stop by the Kamloops Farmer’s Market in the city’s downtown. Flavours Trail West showcases a variety of fresh and bold treats including local, English style cider from Left Field Cider Co. and terroir-driven wines from Fort Berens Estate Winery. Be sure to plan for a lunch stop at the winery’s Ponderosa Kitchen. Completing the natural loop back to Kamloops, check in at Horsting’s Farm Market and grab one of their famous fruit pies. If it’s east you’re headed, more amazing wines prevail at Harper’s Trail and Sagewood Wineries located on the banks of the South Thompson River. A little further down the track, discover a piece of Kamloops’ farming history at Blackwell Dairy,
where they have been maintaining a tradition of excellence for over 100 years. Fun for the whole family, Peter Murray’s Corn Farm has become known as the place to get your corn, potatoes and honey. To make sure your Flavours Trail memories continue, we’ve added a shopping list of items to take home. Fresh is Best salsa, Blackwell Dairy chocolate milk, Smoked Wild Salmon Candy and much more. Make sure you have your guide before hitting the trail. Stop by the Kamloops Visitor Centre at 1290 West Trans Canada Hwy or check out our website at tourismkamloops.com/flavourstrail. We want to see what you are uncovering. Share your flavourful adventures with us on social media by using #explorekamloops. — Tourism Kamloops
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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. An added bonus is golfkamloops.com. This is a service that takes the legwork out of booking at several area courses. This online tee-times service books everything from greens fees to hotels to restaurants.
The Kamloopa PowWow Society presents the
KamloopaP owwow 37TH ANNUAL
July 29th-31st, 2016
Located at the “Special Events Facility” along No. 5 Yellowhead Hwy., Kamloops, B.C. CATEGORIES INCLUDE: Traditional, Chicken, Jingle, Grass, Fancy Feather & Fancy Shawl for Adult, Golden Age, Teen & Junior Drumming Contest General Admission: $10 per day; $20 Weekend Pass Grand Entry: Friday 7 pm, Saturday 12 pm & 7 pm & Sunday 12 pm “Native” Arts & Crafts Booths Available. All Booths must be Pre-Registered. No Outside Concessions, Raffles or 50/50’s Contact the Kamloopa Powwow Society 200 – 330 Chief Alex Thomas Way, Kamloops, BC V2H 1H1 Phone: (250) 828-9782• Fax: (250) 372-8833 powwow@kib.ca • www.tkemlups.ca
The Society and KIB WILL NOT be held responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged articles or injuries! ABSOLUTELY NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL PERMITTED UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE WILL THE POWWOW BE CANCELLED
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Gem of the Shuswap
The Adams River
Powwow KAMLOOPA
Kamloopa Powwow has grown into one of the largest celebrations of First Nations culture in Western Canada. 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 29 to July 31. 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. This year marks the seventh annual drumming contest, which pays out $30,000 in prize money to five drumming groups. 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 nonAboriginal people to try the traditional dances. The event also features First Nations arts and crafts booths. For more information, go online to tkemlups.ca or tourismkamloops.ca
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. 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 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.
For up to date river info call:
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SUMMER TIME PET CARE BRAZILIAN DOG GURU FACILITY AGGRESSION? PULLING ON LEASH? ANXIETY? OBEDIENCE?
Visit us for the highest quality dog training in Kamloops!
TRAINING • BOARDING • DAYCARE • GROOMING Pack walks , obedience training, private lessons, boot camps, home visits & group classes
Contact Fernando - 250-377-1036 177 Leigh Road, Kamloops, B.C.
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PROFESSIONAL DOG & CAT GROOMING
PICK-U P & DR OP S E R V IC E AVA IL -OFF ABLE!
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PET RESORT • paradise for all kinds of pets: dogs, cats, small animals, reptiles, birds, etc. • DOG HEAVEN - 2 acre fenced play area for playful pups • indoor play are with hammocks & TV • individual furnished suites for the pampered guests • daycare available - 7:30pm to 5:30pm • all shots required
Book Your Pets Vacation Today! 7 minutes from Aberdeen Mall • 250.377.8004
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DEDICATED FELINE CARE Welcome to the Cat Hospital of Kamloops. We are dedicated to preventative medical care. We believe that cats are unique and their care should be too. We are the only cat hospital in BC east of Vancouver. With his wealth of knowledge and over 40 years of experience, Dr. Sandy has worked exhaustively to create a cat friendly and owner friendly environment.
Call, click or visit today! 1338 Battle Street Kamloops BC V2C 2N8
236-425-1111 www.thecathospital.ca
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Doggy Daycare Overnight Boarding DogMobile Grooming A-1440 Hugh Allan Dr, Kamloops, BC • (250)851-DOGS (3647)
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Discover the Kamloops wine trail Kamloops Wineries Association photos
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. The experience boasts a wild beauty and intimate tasting rooms where meeting the owners and the winemakers is more the norm than the exception. There are three tour companies in town, Divine Tours, Tasteful Excursions and Tailgate Tours. Here is what the Kamloops Wineries Association has to say about its members:
HARPER’S TRAIL
Taste the untamed land of Harpers 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.
SAGEWOOD WINERY
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 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.
MONTE CREEK RANCH
Forging a new era, Kamloops’ newest winery offers the next frontier in quality B.C. winemaking. Fresh, lively wines with legend-in-themaking 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.
PRIVATO VINEYARD AND WINERY
The result of years of patience, care and quite passion, Privato embodies what it mess to experience a private heaven. Crafted only in small quantities, Privato specializes in premium single vineyard burgundy styled wines housed in a stunning setting that matches the quality of the wine. Guests will experience a sense of serenity and quality with every visit to the family-run, 80-acre farm.
For more information on Kamloops wineries and tours, go online to kamloopswinetrail.com
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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. 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. 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. Marionette Winery Come to Marionette and be inspired. Our artisanal wines are crafted to match the beauty and uniqueness of the Shuswap. Marionette winery is the first winery built within the city limits of Salmon Arm. It’s only a couple of minutes away from downtown and just off the Trans Canada highway between Salmon Arm and Sicamous. Marionette sits on a gorgeous south facing slope with a panoramic view of Mt. Ida and the southern skies. The vision of Marionette winemakers Jamie Smith and Amanda Eastwood is to create wines that embody the tradition and elegance of old world winemaking which also reflect the outstanding terroirs of British Columbia. Jamie and Amanda both have university degrees in winemaking and learned their craft in the Loire Valley in France and the Alentejo region of Portugal. The Marionette name comes from a theatre troupe that once resided on the Marionette property. They traveled throughout the interior of BC performing live theatre with their own handcrafted marionettes.
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ROCKY MOUNTAINEER ONE OF WORLD’S GREATEST TRAIN TRIPS 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 hot-meal 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. 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.
For more information and to see updated schedules, go online to rockymountaineer.com or call 1-877-460-3200
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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 more-experienced 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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Fun, fast-paced entertainment for the whole family, on one of the last operating dirt tracks in the province of B.C. Racing runs every 3 - 4 weeks starting the May long weekend right through to the Thanksgiving weekend. During the summer most races are under the lights. For more information call Lonni at 250-315-0474 or check our Facebook page - Merritt Stock Car Association. Check us out at www.merrittspeedway.ca Also check out attrackbc.com 2016 RACE SCHEDULE
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May 21st & 22nd - Day Races • June 4th - Night Race June 5th - Special Event- Flat Track Motorcycle Racing - Day Race June 18th - Family Day - Night Race • July 9th - Night Race July 30th - Albert Kosolofski Memorial - Night Race July 31st - Night Race • Aug 20th - Toy Drive - Night Race Sept 17th - Food Bank Drive - Night Race Oct 8th & 9th - Bill John Memorial Invitational - Day Races Rainout Dates: Aug 21st & Sept 18th - Day Race More Special Events to be added soon.
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Road Trip
PURSUIT OF THE GOLD RUSH
A 513-kilometre route with lots of twisty mountain roads, great stopping points and incredible vistas along part of the original Gold Rush Trail. This route will take approximately six-and-a-half hours circling from Kamloops through to 100 mile Mile, Cache Creek, Merritt and back to the city centre.
Kamloops is home to breathtaking hoodoos, crisp flowing river water and a skyline that will take all your senses on a ride. There’s no better way to experience the true landscape in and around Kamloops than seated on a motorcycle this season. Start exploring with Tourism Kamloops’ Motorcycle Circle Tour map at tourismkamloops.ca It features eight self-guided routes leading motorcycle enthusiasts along towering silt bluffs and rushing river valleys, near vineyards and grasslands, calm roadside fresh water lakes and sagebrush scented hillsides. Riding in and around Kamloops can be enjoyed from May through October and embraces all of the vibrant colours each season. The Kamloops area is known for some of the best riding routes in the province — quiet, wellmaintained highway corridors with plentiful rest areas and scenic viewscapes. Whether you tour on a motorbike or in a vehicle, Tourism Kamloops compiled these top routes starting and ending in Kamloops, guaranteed to showcase the best of the area:
CENTRE OF THE UNIVERSE LOOP
Just under 200 kilometres of long stretches of canyon-carving roads and opportunities to explore the Balancing Rock, Deadman Falls and the Centre of the Universe. This four-and-a-half-hour route is one of Tourism Kamloops’ dual sport routes and is also perfect for 4x4 vehicles. Explorers will head out from Kamloops to Criss Creek, on to Vidette and back home with tons of awesome memories.
THOMPSON SHUSWAP EXPEDITION A 270-kilometre trek featuring gently winding roads with views of pristine rivers and lakes, plus stops for the worldrenowned Armstrong cheese. This journey is approximately three hours and 30 minutes travelling from Kamloops through the communities of Westwold, Armstrong and Salmon Arm, looping back to Kamloops.
HOT SPRINGS ADVENTURE
For a longer weekend trip, try this 629-kilometre riding route looping through Vernon, Nakusp, Revelstoke and back through Salmon Arm to Kamloops. The route totals nine hours and 40 minutes, but take some time to explore the hot spring stops in Nakusp and at Halcyon Hot Springs along the way. —Tourism Kamloops
For more routes, go online to tourismkaloops.ca
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Science is a Verb!
Summer’s
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EXPLORE, DISCOVER, LEARN AT THE SCIENCE CENTER
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 progressed to one room in a school and has increased in size over several moves. Open for public visits year-round, Tuesday through Saturday 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 static-electricity shows. The Big Little Science Centre also has a speaker series that runs throughout the year. 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.
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Roots & Blues
Now in its 24th 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 and 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. On the roster for the summer event are The Sojourners, Jerry Lawson, Eric Bibb, Molly Tuttle Band, kLoX, Martin Harley, Front Porch Roots Revue, Crystal Shawanda, Tim Williams, Linda McRae, Roy Forbes, Delhi 2 Dublin and many more. 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. For more information, tickets and the full line up, go online to rootsandblues.ca
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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 11 to July 30. Since 2006, Projext X has drawn over 17,000 people to X Fest. This year’s productions include The Wizard of Oz, adapted by Project X general manager Dusan Magdolen and Munsch Upon a Time, stories by Robert Munsch adapted by Debbie Patterson. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, with 3 p.m. matinee shows on July 16 and July 23. 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 routes, go online to projectxtheatre.ca
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Running Aug. 5 to Aug. 7 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. Last year it raised a record $95,000 for various youth organizations in the city. With an ultimate annual 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. Similar to previous years, there will be live music from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. A large kid zone will be set up 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.
Village of Chase On the Trans Canada Highway between Kamloops & Salmon Arm
250-679-3238 • www.chasebc.ca
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Hidden gems in the Shuswap The Only Four Star Hotel on the Mountain! www.SunPeaksGrand.com | 250.578.6000
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CACHE CREEK
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 every morning. 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: hatcreekranch.ca, horstingsfarm.com, cachecreekvillage.com and hellobc.com/cache-creek.aspx
CHASE
The friendly Village of Chase is located between Kamloops and Salmon Arm on the Western entrance to the Shuswap Lake system.
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EXPERIENCE: • Ziplining over Chase Creek Falls • Salmon spawning at the Adams River • Hiking and biking • Public beach • Golfing • Rafting • Bowling • Helicopter tours • Bison viewing • Horseback riding • Cross country skiing and snowshoeing • Donkeys and more To learn more about Chase, go online to chasechamber.com and experiencechasebc.ca.
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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 last 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. During the summer, see the bird of prey flight demonstration at the Highland Valley Copper
Amphitheatre or ride over a kilometre of track on the miniature train, the Wildlife Express. 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 during guided tours with a park interpreter. Private animal encounters introduce visitors to either a turtle, bird of prey, snake or bearded dragon. June 25 is the summer kick-off special animal encounter day. Aug. 1 is B.C. Bear Day and the Teddy Bear Picnic. Aug. 27 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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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. Lift accessed biking and hiking connects 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 resort has events planned for most weekends during the summer July 1 to July 3 is Country Fest, with Ben Klick, Terence Jack and the Country Queens Tribute on Saturday and Michael Pianchaud on Sunday. The festival also features Masa’s Saloon, with live music and dancing, the Mountain Beer and Chili Cookoff, kids bouncy castles July 8 to July 10 summer concert series features Sam Roberts Band, Kelly Spencer and Shattered Blue on Friday. A full day of live music will follow on Friday starting with Jeremy Kneeshaw. Flashback Weekend is July 15 to July 17 with live band playing the best of the ‘70s, ’80s and ‘90s.
Aug. 12 to Aug. 14 is the seventh annual Retro Concert Weekend, bringing back classics from Johnny Cash, Pat Benatar, Heart, The Rolling Stones and Aerosmith. The summer concert series finale wraps up Aug. 19 to Aug. 21 with Alan Doyle and the Beautiful Gypsies. The resort hosts a myriad of sporting events, starting with the Skate Sun Peaks long boarding event on June 11 and June 12. The 5K Foam Fest obstacle race is set for June 18, while the 2016 Canadian Downhill Mountain Bike Championships happen July 23 to July 26. Other events extend into September, before the winter season begins. Kids Fest, a day dedicated to families, is set for June 24 to June 26. The Alpine Blossom Festival will bring entertainers, activities and live music to the hill for July 29 to July 31. The farmers’ market takes place every Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from June 26 to Sept. 4. Local famers, ranchers and artisans will be in the village selling fruits, veggies, local meats, crafts and more.
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June 11–12
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June 18–19
NEW! 5k Foam Fest
June 24–26
NEW! Kids Fest
June 25
Lift and a Lager
July 1–3
Country Fest / Mountain of Beer & Chili Cook-Off
July 8–10
Concert Series: Sam Roberts Band
July 11–22
Quilting in the Mountains
July 16–17
Flashback
July 23–24
DH Mountain Bike National Championships
July 29–31
Canada’s Alpine Blossom Festival
July 30
‘Reach the Peak’ Tod Mountain Summit Hike
Aug 6–7
Midnight Sun Art & Film Festival
Aug 12–14
7th Annual Retro Concert Weekend
Aug 19–21
Concert Series: Alan Doyle and The Beautiful Gypsies
Sept 3–5
Peaks Pedal Fest
Sept 4
Yeah Bru! Classic Dual Slalom Race
Sept 10
The North Face Dirty Feet Mountain 50km & Relay (Canadian 50km National Championships)
Sept 11
The North Face Dirty Feet Mountain Run
Sept 17–18 NEW! BC Enduro Mountain Bike Race Sept 24
Reebok Spartan Beast and Ultra Beast
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Reebok Spartan Sprint
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Knouff Lake Camping Resort
A Year Round Facility for Sportsmen & Vacationers
CAMPSITES DAILY W/HOOKUP - $35
DAILY NO HOOKUP - $25 SANI DUMP - $8 DAY RATES $5/DAY PER PERSON (HIKING, SWIMMING OR PICNICKING)
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511 sq.ft., suitable for 8 persons Double bed, 8 bunks
HILLTOP
332 sq.ft., suitable for 4 persons 2 double beds
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Nestled in beautiful forest-covered mountains, Knouff Lake is an ideal place for fishing or hunting, or to spend a vacation. While readily reached by motor roads, it is far enough away to offer restful seclusion. Here, one feels the potent lure and enchantment of Canada’s vast virgin wilderness. Freedom from formality forms the basis upon which real recreation is built.
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Days are just the right warmth… Nights are always cool and sleep inducing… The air is fresh and exhilarating… Deep green grass, riotous with brilliant flowers, carpets the forest isles… Wild berries are abundant. The waters of Knouff Lake are warm enough to make swimming enjoyable, yet cool enough to be invigorating. Boats and all accommodations are furnished at most reasonable rates.
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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Lamberton’s Knouff Lake Resort 40 MINUTES NORTH OF KAMLOOPS • 9608 KNOUFF LAKE ROAD PH: 250-578-8155 • TOLL FREE: 1-888-562-0555 WWW.KNOUFFLAKE.COM
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“A lifetime of learning begins here” PROGRAMS WE OFFER ARE: • Infant/Toddler: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm • Preschool: 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) 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Pick up from Juniper, Marion Schilling, Lloyd George, Beattie, South Sahali, Summit, McGowan, Pacific Way, Aberdeen, Dufferin.
Our Montessori Enhanced program includes: Montessori prepared environment • Practical Life - activities to aid in developing independence for the child • Sensorial - physical development of the senses • Language - speaking, listening, reading and writing • Mathematics - concepts of number, shape and space • Cultural Studies - enrich the child’s understanding of the world through the study of zoology, botany, geography, history, art and music
Enhanced environment • Block area and dramatic play area helps children learn socially, physically, intellectually and creatively • Extensive theme, phonics, art and music program
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SCHOOL AGE
SUMMER CAMPS July 4-8 July 11-15 July 18-22 July 25-29 Aug 2-5 Aug 8-12 Aug 15-19 Aug 22-26
Wild Coyote Camp Diggin’ Dinos Pirates and Princesses Kids’ Café Mad Science Circus Circus Hawaiian Hoopla/Beach Fun Hometown Heroes
SUMMER CAMPS July 4-8 July 11-15 July 18-22 July 25-29 Aug 2-5 Aug 8-12 Aug 15-19 Aug 22-26 Aug 29-31
Fiesta Cooking Extravaganza Super Heroes Outdoor Madness Mad Scientists Messy Olympics Circus Circus Wacky Water Week Wrap Up Party Week
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Valleyview Campus 1764 Valleyview Drive Preschool Childcare - Ages 1 to 12
Sahali Campus
1585 Summit Drive Preschool Childcare - Ages 5 to 12
Pineview Campus
1711 Copperhead Drive Preschool Childcare - Ages 1 to 12
25O.319.9O44 • www.kamloopskidz.com