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Kamloops is a vital transportation hub easily reached from every part of the province. BC's four major highways, the Trans Canada, Yellowhead, Coquihalla, and Highway 97 meet in Kamloops. Full service air and rail connections in Kamloops catering to travelers from every corner of the globe make the city truly international. Where are we? Kamloops is located 355 kilometers (213 miles) north of Vancouver on Highway 5 (The Coquihalla).
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The Kamloops Region, often called the Thompson-Nicola, lies in the
heart of British Columbia's Southern Interior. The landscape is
characterized by rivers, mountains, lakes and grasslands, which
offer unsurpassed opportunities for year-round outdoor adventure.
Historically, the economy of the region has depended upon the extraction
of natural resources - furs, minerals, and timber - and on ranching.
While tourism and high tech industries are now also very important
sectors of the economy, the land still supports those early industries.
The largest open pit copper mine in North America lies near Logan
Lake, and Canada' biggest cattle ranch rolls across the landscape
close to Merritt.
