Kamloops in a day
A one-day plan for Kamloops: the Secwepemc Museum and Heritage Park and the Kamloops Museum and Archives first, then Sacred Heart Cathedral, Riverside Park, Overlanders Bridge and Kenna Cartwright Park. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 1 days
Kamloops in 1 day
Day 1
Secwepemc Museum and Heritage Park
Museum and heritage park of the Secwepemc people, with a reconstructed winter village and displays on their culture and history.
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Roman Catholic cathedral in downtown Kamloops and seat of the Diocese of Kamloops.
Kamloops Museum and Archives Must see
Local history museum in the city centre, with displays on the area's past and a city archive for research.
Riverside Park
Park on the South Thompson River in downtown Kamloops, with a beach, gardens, a playground and summer events.
Overlanders Bridge
Bridge across the South Thompson River in Kamloops, named for the Overlanders of 1862 who travelled to the gold fields.
Kenna Cartwright Park
Large hilltop park above the city with trails and viewpoints over Kamloops and the Thompson Valley.
Watch: Kamloops in 3 days
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Kamloops
Kamloops has hot, dry summers, often above 30 degrees, and cold winters with snow, especially in the hills around Sun Peaks. Late spring and early autumn are mild and good for hiking and lakes. The ski season at Sun Peaks usually runs from late November to April, and smoke from regional wildfires can affect air quality in late summer.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Kamloops on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Kamloops on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Kamloops on GetYourGuide
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Canada from Airalo
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Tips for Kamloops
- Most stops are spread across the Thompson Valley and the hills above the city, so a car is the practical way to follow this plan.
- The Heritage Railway has no regular public excursions while its steam locomotive is being restored; private tours are by appointment.
- Summers in the dry interior are hot, so start hikes and outdoor visits early and carry plenty of water.
- Check opening days for the Kamloops Museum and Archives and the Secwepemc Museum before going, as small museums often close one or two days a week.
- Kenna Cartwright Park has trails and viewpoints; go in the morning or late afternoon in summer, as the dry interior gets hot.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
Guides are made with the help of AI and public sources such as Wikipedia, and may contain errors. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go. Spotted a wrong photo, a pin in the wrong place, a missing stop or a better one? Write to andiamotravelapp@gmail.com: the e-mail opens with this guide filled in.
Photo credits
- Kamloops Museum and Archives: YKA Ang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Overlanders Bridge: Silver Dovelet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Riverside Park: Fawn116, Public domain
- Sacred Heart Cathedral: The original uploader was Drhaggis at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
Opening hours change; check before you go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
