What Guests Can Expect From Kamloops Motels

By Leigh Bean


Kamloops is a city in British Columbia, Canada that sits at the merging of the South and North Thompson Rivers. The town is a hugely popular spot for outdoor and adventure activities as well as for a variety of different tournaments and events. Travelers and locals alike greatly enjoy the area's varied and interesting landscapes, including canyons, forests, and grasslands. There are many fantastic Kamloops motels to choose from, which will add to making your time there truly memorable.

Healthy living, green tourism, adventure activities, and more make this town a top pick for many. The many lakes and rivers in the area, numbering more than one hundred, make water activities such as kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and fishing especially popular. Other popular activities include hiking, bird watching, camping, and biking.

The region, in addition to its many outdoor activities, is also home to a hip and fun art, music, and dining scene. There are many different tournaments and festivals held in the city each year, which is why the city holds the title of Canada's Tournament Capital. The town only has about 90,000 residents, but it is popular because it has so very much to offer both locals and visitors.

The mostly temperate climate and mild winters make Kamloops an ever more attractive tourism destination. Some of British Columbia's best camping, golfing, and skiing is available, and brings in many tourists throughout the year. Those visitors who are more interested in the history and culture of the area will not be disappointed for it is steeped in it.

The town is steeping in Native cultures, also known as First Nations. Prior to the arrival of European explorers and settlers, the region was mostly home to the Secwepemc nation; a group that still has strong ties and influences today. The gold rush of the 1860s brought a huge amount of growth and outside influence to this town.

Visitors of all types, no matter if they are coming for a day, a week, or a month will find all that they need and desire in Kamloops. There are accommodations of all types and to fit all budgets, and they can be found quite easily. For those visitors looking for a more conventional experience, there are many unique bed and breakfasts, standard hotels, and budget friend motels available.

Visitors looking for a more budget friendly stay or something off the beaten path often opt for a stay in a nearby hostel, campsite, or RV site. Ashcroft, Merritt, and Cache Creek, all nearby communities which offer many different lodging options, so there is certainly not a shortage to pick from. Visitors wanting to see more of the area often choose multiple stays and move from one area to another enjoying all that this destination has to offer.

There is a visitor center in the middle of town which offers travelers the opportunity to ask questions and pick up promotional literature. This is also the best place, along with online sites, to scope out prospective Kamloops motels available in town and in the neighboring communities. Nearby is a shopping mall as well as the popular Riverside Park, a huge favorite with locals and visitors alike.




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