In Kamloops, everyone gets to play like a local. Here, spontaneity reigns, every street and trail are yours to explore, and wrong turns often lead to the greatest discoveries. Kamloops is the place where real places and rough edges are embraced. So if you're looking for polish and flash, you're in the wrong valley. Whether you want to test the limits of your mountain bike alongside rustic hoodoos, birdie (or bogey) your way across award-winning courses, or hike and taste wine at new heights, Kamloops has what you crave. So come as you are, play in our weird and awesome backyard, and let curiosity be your compass.
Getting There:
Kamloops is a major transportation hub in interior British Columbia. Three major highways intersect the city: Trans Canada Highway 1, Highway 5 north to Sun Peaks, and Highway 97 north to Prince George. The Kamloops Airport is serviced by WestJet, Air Canada, Central Mountain Air and other carriers.
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Driving to Kamloops:
From Vancouver via HWY #1 – 5 Hours / 428 Km (428 miles)
From Vancouver via HWY #5 – 3.5 Hours / 354 Km (220 miles)
Flying to Kamloops:
Air Canada has direct flights from Vancouver and Victoria to Kamloops
Westjet has flights from Vancouver, Victoria and many other areas in BC to Kamloops
Other carriers include Central Mountain Air, Pacific Coastal Airlines and other charter carriers.
Bus to Kamloops:
Ebus runs from Vancouver to Kamloops with stops in Surrey, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Hope, and Merritt. The Kelowna to Kamloops route travels along Highway 1 and 97 with stops in Chase, Sorrento, Salmon Arm, Enderby, Armstrong, and Vernon. Ebus is an affordable, safe and relaxing way to get you here!
TO / FROM AIRPORT
Local taxi, shuttle and rental cars are available at the airport:
Taxi
Kami Cabs 250-374-5151 or 1-888-526-9663
Yellow Cabs 250-374-3333 or 1-877-870-0003
Car Rental
Budget 250-374-7368 or 1-888-368-7368
Enterprise 1-888-305-8051
National Car & Truck 205-376-4911
Airport Shuttle:
Airporter 205-314-4803
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