Guidebook for Kamloops
Food Scene
Red Beard Cafe
449 Tranquille RdThis cafe is also a Pub with in-house beers and ciders.
Terra Restaurant
326 Victoria StAmazing local cuisine for a fancier evening out.
An amazing Indian food restaurant 5 minutes away from our home! Eat in or take-out.
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Spice Indian Cuisine
700 Tranquille RdAn amazing Indian food restaurant 5 minutes away from our home! Eat in or take-out.
Senor Froggy 's is a local Mexican grub place. It is budget-friendly and has quick service. If you're craving Mexican but don't want fancy prices, this is a great place to go. They have a large restaurant for eat-in as well. It is great for families! They also have Italian food with home-cooked sauces for those that are not into the spice and beans ;)
Señor Froggy Restaurant North Kamloops
724 Sydney AveSenor Froggy 's is a local Mexican grub place. It is budget-friendly and has quick service. If you're craving Mexican but don't want fancy prices, this is a great place to go. They have a large restaurant for eat-in as well. It is great for families! They also have Italian food with home-cooked sauces for those that are not into the spice and beans ;)
This place has home cooked food and many vegan, GF or allergy friendly options. It has a cool vibe to it, with local art on the walls (that is for sale). It can get busy at lunch, so arrive early. I don't think it's open for supper just FYI!
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The Art We Are Cafe
246 Victoria StThis place has home cooked food and many vegan, GF or allergy friendly options. It has a cool vibe to it, with local art on the walls (that is for sale). It can get busy at lunch, so arrive early. I don't think it's open for supper just FYI!
This place is another go-to for breakfast or lunch. Also has many options for vegans, GF, etc. Their avocado cookies are amazing!
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Hello Toast
428 Victoria StThis place is another go-to for breakfast or lunch. Also has many options for vegans, GF, etc. Their avocado cookies are amazing!
An amazing cafe right downtown - you can book "High Tea" or come in for one of their amazing meals. They bake their bread in-house. Everything I've had has been amazing!!
Dickens Cafe
152 Victoria StreetAn amazing cafe right downtown - you can book "High Tea" or come in for one of their amazing meals. They bake their bread in-house. Everything I've had has been amazing!!
Want AMAZING Italian food? This is the place to go. Noodles are hand-made daily and their sauces are made to order. Family-owned restaurant right in the heart of downtown. They don't accept reservations so go earlier if possible!
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Peter's Pasta
149 Victoria StWant AMAZING Italian food? This is the place to go. Noodles are hand-made daily and their sauces are made to order. Family-owned restaurant right in the heart of downtown. They don't accept reservations so go earlier if possible!
Drinks & Nightlife
This place is a great restaurant by day and a fun pub at night with live music.
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Commodore Grand Cafe & Lounge
369 Victoria StThis place is a great restaurant by day and a fun pub at night with live music.
Tucked away brewery but it is worth it to find! Great craft beers and food menu!!
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Iron Road Brewing
980 Camosun CrescentTucked away brewery but it is worth it to find! Great craft beers and food menu!!
Great restaurant with beers made in-house. Popular Kamloops place to have drinks with friends after work or go to on a Friday or Saturday night. Beautiful patio as well. No live music but maybe that will change!
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The Noble Pig
650 Victoria StGreat restaurant with beers made in-house. Popular Kamloops place to have drinks with friends after work or go to on a Friday or Saturday night. Beautiful patio as well. No live music but maybe that will change!
Another brewery in town - love me some craft beers! It is downtown. Parking is tricky but worth it. They have so many choices! They also have very cost-friendly food that surprisingly is delicious!
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Red Collar Brewing Co.
355 Lansdowne StAnother brewery in town - love me some craft beers! It is downtown. Parking is tricky but worth it. They have so many choices! They also have very cost-friendly food that surprisingly is delicious!
This Casino is huge, has live music and many restaurants. It is super fun to go to if you're looking for a random night out. They also have shuttles to take you home - there is one shuttle that will even take you from the casino back to our place for FREE (w/ tip). You just have to ask the lady at the front desk!
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Cascades Casino Kamloops
1555 Versatile DrThis Casino is huge, has live music and many restaurants. It is super fun to go to if you're looking for a random night out. They also have shuttles to take you home - there is one shuttle that will even take you from the casino back to our place for FREE (w/ tip). You just have to ask the lady at the front desk!
This is a smaller Casino but within walking distance from our home if you don't mind a bit of a walk. It has a restaurant with live music usually in evenings.
Chances Casino Kamloops
1250 Halston AveThis is a smaller Casino but within walking distance from our home if you don't mind a bit of a walk. It has a restaurant with live music usually in evenings.
Kamloops' newest brewery/pub. I've yet to go but have heard great things! It is located next to the Noble Pig (one of my favourite restaurant/breweries in town). Might as well do a Kamloops brew tour as Red Collar Brewing is also in walking distance!!
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Alchemy Brewing Company
650 Victoria StKamloops' newest brewery/pub. I've yet to go but have heard great things! It is located next to the Noble Pig (one of my favourite restaurant/breweries in town). Might as well do a Kamloops brew tour as Red Collar Brewing is also in walking distance!!
Parks & Nature
Batchelor Heights
Amazing hiking trails are just a short drive away from our home.
This park hosts many sports events from hockey, to soccer to baseball. It is also a beautiful place to go for a walk or run on its trails, visit the butterfly garden and check out the views of the water and mountains.
McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre
1655 Island PkwyThis park hosts many sports events from hockey, to soccer to baseball. It is also a beautiful place to go for a walk or run on its trails, visit the butterfly garden and check out the views of the water and mountains.
Ord Road Dog Park
2272 Ord RdThis is a large, popular dog park very close to the airport.
Head-on up to Sun Peaks in Summer or Winter! It is a year-round resort with tons of hiking, mountain biking, golf and activities in the summer, and amazing downhill and cross-country skiing in the winter! Only 40 minutes from our home.
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Sun Peaks Resort
1280 Alpine RoadHead-on up to Sun Peaks in Summer or Winter! It is a year-round resort with tons of hiking, mountain biking, golf and activities in the summer, and amazing downhill and cross-country skiing in the winter! Only 40 minutes from our home.
Essentials
Safeway Fortune
750 Fortune Dr1 of 2 grocery stores nearby.
Cain's Your Independent Grocer
700 Tranquille Rd1 of 2 grocery stores nearby.
Everything Else
Schubert Drive has a paved walking trail that goes from just below our house on the water, all the way to the Overlander bridge to downtown. I often go for runs from our home to downtown (6.5kms each way) as it is a flat, beautiful path along the river!
Schubert Drive
Schubert DriveSchubert Drive has a paved walking trail that goes from just below our house on the water, all the way to the Overlander bridge to downtown. I often go for runs from our home to downtown (6.5kms each way) as it is a flat, beautiful path along the river!
Shopping
This place is a shopping gem in Kamloops, offering everything from housewares, to clothing to Fluevog shoes. It is the go-to store when I want to find someone a gift. It is also owned by a local woman who is very fun & spunky.
Castles and Cottages
347 Victoria StThis place is a shopping gem in Kamloops, offering everything from housewares, to clothing to Fluevog shoes. It is the go-to store when I want to find someone a gift. It is also owned by a local woman who is very fun & spunky.
If you're craving some mall shopping, this is where it's at! There's a Lululemon, Gap, The Bay, among others.
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Aberdeen Mall
1320 Trans-Canada HwyIf you're craving some mall shopping, this is where it's at! There's a Lululemon, Gap, The Bay, among others.
Far & Wide is a locally owned shop full of amazing and unique items. They focus on having Canadian-made items, so you know I love to shop here. You may even find some of my husband's "Jon Smith Originals" serving boards there for sale ;) They are located downtown Kamloops.
Far + Wide
353 Victoria StFar & Wide is a locally owned shop full of amazing and unique items. They focus on having Canadian-made items, so you know I love to shop here. You may even find some of my husband's "Jon Smith Originals" serving boards there for sale ;) They are located downtown Kamloops.
Arts & Culture
The Kamloops Art Gallery has an amazing gift shop with items from a lot of local artists. It is also one of my go-to places to find gifts. Their stuff is very unique and you can find something in any budget. The Art Gallery itself is also a cool activity to do, and as it's attached to the library, it is also great for families!
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Kamloops Art Gallery
465 Victoria StThe Kamloops Art Gallery has an amazing gift shop with items from a lot of local artists. It is also one of my go-to places to find gifts. Their stuff is very unique and you can find something in any budget. The Art Gallery itself is also a cool activity to do, and as it's attached to the library, it is also great for families!