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Kamloops is ideally located in the heart of British Columbia’s sunny Southern Interior and is easily accessed by road, air, and rail.
We are one of Canada’s premier host centres for developing amateur sport, tournaments, cultural events, high performance training camps and national and international competitions. As Canada’s Tournament Capital, we foster a grassroots philosophy of inclusion, accessibility, and sport development.
History of Kamloops. The Kamloops area has been inhabited by the Secwépemc and Nlaka’pamux peoples, who have lived here for close to 10,000 years. The fur trade arrived in Kamloops in 1811 when three traders came to the area and established trade with the local Indigenous population.
Swimming lesson programs are available for all ages and abilities at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre, Westsyde Pool, and Brock Outdoor Pool. Find more details at Kamloops.ca/Aquatics and find lesson programs, schedules, and registration info in our current Activity Guide.
The trading of furs with non–Indigenous communities began in Kamloops in approximately 1811, when the American–owned Pacific Fur Company began trading with Secwépemc communities. The company established a trading post at the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers.
Kamloops, BC—The City of Kamloops and Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc advise residents to expect ongoing impacts due to the fire that destroyed the Red Bridge as the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure works to remove the bridge components from the site.
Universal change room with 20 individual use change rooms, 11 family change rooms, and 3 fully accessible change rooms with adjustable beds, overhead lifts, and wheelchair-accessible showers and sinks. Secure lockers. Fully accessible elevated seating.
Aug 26, 2022 · The City of Kamloops is proud to host the Canada 55+ Games. The Games will feature the nation’s best competitors who will travel from across the country to participate in 26 official events. This is the first time the Games have been held in British Columbia since they began in 1996.
Find program descriptions and schedules for aquatic classes and swimming lessons in the City of Kamloops.
All Kamloops residents who meet these requirements can vote. It does not matter if you rent or own your home. If you own property in Kamloops but live somewhere else in BC, you can also vote in Kamloops elections.
