All tagged Kamloops
Located in the beautiful province of British Columbia is the 4,25 km Cinnamon Ridge hiking trail, which leads adventurists through some of Canada’s only desert areas to a dramatic scene of ancient geologic wonders. Situated on the outskirts of the city of Kamloops, Cinnamon Ridge is one of many hiking trails in the Lac du Bois Grasslands Protected Area, but this particular hike is special and offers a chance to get up close and personal with some incredible hoodoo rock formations.
The Mara Canyon Trail is a fine example of British Columbia’s boundless beauty and offers hikers a glimpse into the region’s desert ecosystems and its fascinating geologic history. Located on the outskirts of the city of Kamloops, Mara Canyon is a must-do hike for anybody visiting the incredibly diverse Columbia/Shuswap region.
Battle Bluff hiking trail is situated within the Lac du Bois Grasslands Protected Area and features scenery that will blow you away with its abundant beauty and unique desert landscapes. As you ascend the summit you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the Kamloops region in British Columbia and gorgeous Kamloops Lake in particular. The trail is moderate difficulty and is a relatively family-friendly hike and takes around 2 hours round trip.
Kenna Cartwright Park is a popular attraction and is the largest municipal park in the province of British Columbia. It is located on the outskirts of the city of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada and features an extensive system of over 40 km of combined hiking trails and 800 hectares of the region’s typical desert-like terrain. The park also has some of the most breathtaking views in the Thompson/Okanagan region. The lookout spots offer splendid views of the city as well as the Thompson Valley, Kamloops Lake, and Overlander Park, where the North and South Thompson Rivers collide.
Sun Peaks is an alpine ski village located high in the mountaintops of the Thompson/Nicola region of British Columbia, Canada. In the winter months, the population swells, and people flock by the thousands to enjoy the snowy winter weather and ideal skiing and snowboarding conditions. In the summer months, the town is much less busy but has many fun activities to enjoy, including concerts and shows. As such, there is occasionally an influx of visitors it and it can get fairly busy.
