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Kamloops Vacation Guide

2011

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Tournament Capital energyK

amloops is the Tournament Capital of Canada, com-

plete with fields, tracks, ice, hills, pools, lakes and

just about anything else related to sports, cultural

and recreational activities.

The city’s vast, rugged landscape provides the perfect setting

for those looking to explore by hiking, mountain biking and

wildlife viewing.

Plus, world-class venues host teams from all over the world,

making the vibrancy of the city readily apparent.

This August, the city will host the 2011 Western Canada

Summer Games. This 10-day event will see hundreds of

athletes competing in the many sports facilities throughout

Kamloops.

In this valuable resource we call the Kamloops Vacation

Guide 2011, you’ll find exciting and unique-to-Kamloops ways

to discover the area — sports- and non-sports-related

With more than 2,000 hours of sunshine annually, you’ll

want to get outdoors to enjoy the beautiful weather — and you

don’t need to be a high-calibre athlete to do so.

Fast-paced and thrilling adventure exists for those with a

desire to burn some energy.

Explore the endless network of single-track trails on a

mountain bike or plunge down the rapids while whitewater raft-

ing.

Slow things down by hiking in the sagebrush-dotted hills,

golfing on any of the championship courses or visiting one of

the numerous city pools.

For more of a leisurely paced adventure, check out the

downtown core. With its cobblestone sidewalks, restored heri-

tage buildings, grand shade trees, museum, library and art gal-

leries, downtown Kamloops offers an exciting ambiance for all.

The streets are lined with sidewalk cafés and eclectic restau-

rants and events are plentiful.

Take in the Farmers’ Market, the Hot Nite in the City car

show, Music in the Park, Bizarre Bazaar and other exciting fes-

tivals and events.

Elsewhere in this publication, learn about the history of

Kamloops and the region.

Whether you are a longtime resident or a first-time visi-

tor, keep this guide as your personal road map for exploring

Kamloops and the area.

We invite you to let loose and just play!


Local Artisans showcase unique creations in the schoolyard showcase unique creations in the schoolyard

• fi ne artwork • jewellery • handmade gifts & textiles• fi ne artwork • jewellery • handmade gifts & textiles

Visit Your Local Farmers Market at 2 LocationsCome And Get It!

Best of the season for you at the Farmer’s Market. We feature an incredible variety of items including:

• delectable baked goods • farm fresh eggs & meat • sweet & yummy natural honey • locally grown fruits & vegetables• home grown acclimatized bedding plants & fruit trees• beautiful fresh cut fl owers • health and beauty products• health and beauty products

Plus Much, Much More!

The Farmer’s Market is Celebrating it’s 33rd Anniversary!The Farmer’s Market is Celebrating it’s 33rd Anniversary!

For more information or vendor application, visit:www.kamloopsfarmersmarket.com5th & Victoria Street • Wednesday - 8:00 am - 2:00 pm3rd & St. Paul Street • Saturday - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Rivers runs through itWith more than 1,000 lakes and three rivers run-

ning through the Kamloops region, the only problem a canoe or kayak enthusiast will have is deciding on which stretch of water to spend the day.

For a leisurely paddle, try one of the 200 lakes within an hour’s drive of Kamloops or the smooth waters of the South Thompson River, which is sure to please.

For the more adventurous out there, the Thompson, Adams and Clearwater rivers ensure whitewater spills and thrills.

If you’re looking for a true wilderness experience, try an overnight trip in Wells Gray Park.

Following are a few suggestions:

South Thompson River The South Thompson River has a gentle current, car-

rying you toward the downtown core and on to scenic Kamloops Lake.

Great views of the Thompson Valley, wildlife and, if you time it right, an unbelievable smooth ride on the glass-like surface awaits.

Directions: You can access the South Thompson River from Pioneer Park, located off Lorne Street in downtown Kamloops.

Clearwater-Azure Located in Wells Gray Provincial Park, the

Clearwater-Azure Lakes is an easy circuit trip suitable for novice and intermediate paddlers. This 96-kilometre return trip will take about four or five days.

Camping is allowed at designated sites only. This is a nice, safe paddling trip, but stay close to

shore and watch for storm squalls and winds. Directions: The boat launch is at the south end of

Clearwater Lake, 71 kilometres from Highway 5. The road is paved for 43 kilometres, with a further 28

kilometres of well-maintained gravel road leading to the boat launch.

The mighty river“At the town of Clearwater, the North Thompson

River is joined by one of the most spectacular tributar-ies of the Fraser system. Clearwater River is the cul-mination of an incredible concentration of waterfalls, rapids and chutes, probably the greatest in B.C. It is a world of whitewater and blue lakes protected by one of the province’s largest and finest parks, Wells Gray.”

Excerpt from The Mighty River by Richard Bocking


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The Kamloopa PowWow Society presents the

Located at the “Special Events Facility” along No. 5 Yellowhead Hwy., Kamloops, B.C. CATEGORIES INCLUDE:CATEGORIES INCLUDE:Traditional, Chicken, Jingle, Grass, Fancy Feather & Fancy Shawl Traditional, Chicken, Jingle, Grass, Fancy Feather & Fancy Shawl for Adult, Golden Age, Teen & Juniorfor Adult, Golden Age, Teen & JuniorDrumming Contest Drumming Contest

General Admission: $10 per day; $20 Weekend PassGeneral Admission: $10 per day; $20 Weekend PassDrummers & Dancers will be charged a $5 Fee and given a Weekend PassDrummers & Dancers will be charged a $5 Fee and given a Weekend PassGrand Entry: Friday 7 pm, Saturday 12 pm & 7 pm & Sunday 12 pmGrand Entry: Friday 7 pm, Saturday 12 pm & 7 pm & Sunday 12 pm

“Native” Arts & Crafts Booths Available. All Booths must be Pre-Registered. “Native” Arts & Crafts Booths Available. All Booths must be Pre-Registered. No Outside Concessions, Raffl es or 50/50’sNo Outside Concessions, Raffl es or 50/50’sContact the Kamloopa Powwow Society Contact the Kamloopa Powwow Society 331-345 Yellowhead Hwy., Kamloops, BC V2H 1H1331-345 Yellowhead Hwy., Kamloops, BC V2H 1H1Phone: (250) 828-9782• Fax: (250) 372-8833 Phone: (250) 828-9782• Fax: (250) 372-8833 [email protected] • [email protected] • www.tkemlups.ca

The Society and KIB WILL NOT be held responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged articles or injuries!The Society and KIB WILL NOT be held responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged articles or injuries!ABSOLUTELY NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL PERMITTED UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE WILL THE POWWOW BE CANCELLEDABSOLUTELY NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL PERMITTED UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE WILL THE POWWOW BE CANCELLED

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KAMLOOPSIANS ARE PROUD OF THEIR CITY AND WILL SHOW IT OFF AS OFTEN AS THEY CAN.

Kamloops is the third-largest city in the Interior of British Columbia, home to 87,000 residents.

Accessible by three major B.C. highways, the city is among the warmest in Canada and boasts world-class sporting facilities and recreational experiences.

The city is affordable and visitors and residents can enjoy some inexpensive getaways, such as golf or skiing from about $89 per day.

Here are some reasons to enjoy Kamloops:• Warmest summers: Average temperature of 27.2 C

from June to August.• Most parks: The area is home to 84 parks, which puts

it at the top of the list for all of B.C.• Kamloops’ mild, dry four-season climate means visi-

tors can enjoy summer and winter activities.• The Tournament Capital gets 2,000 hours of sunshine

per year and only 270 millimetres of rain. • The average snowfall is 86 centimetres (33.86 inches)

in the city area and up to 559 centimetres (17 feet) at nearby Sun Peaks, Canada’s third-largest ski resort.

• Usually, the city ranks No. 1 in Canada for hottest

summers, No. 2 for warmest springs, driest city and most sunny days in warm months, 11th for warmest year-round, 13th for mildest winter and 14th for most sunny days.

Central locationKamloops is located right in the heart of British

Columbia’s Interior and is accessible by train, plane or automobile.

From Kamloops, it is a 3.5-hour drive to Vancouver, six hours to Calgary and eight hours to Edmonton.

Air Canada Jazz, Westjet and Central Mountain Airlines service the city, taking people anywhere from the Coast to Prince George to Calgary — all of which open up the world to travellers.

The Rocky Mountaineer Railtour and VIA Rail trains make stops in the city.

Meetings/conventionsKamloops is becoming a choice destination for organi-

zations holding major conferences.The city offers 16 convention facilities, ranging in size

from 816 square feet to more than 48,000 square feet.

River City a hot destination

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The city has earned its Canada’s Tournament Capital name, hosting dozens of sporting events in facilities like the Tournament Capital Centre, which includes state-of-the-art Hillside Stadium.


Sports is front and centreThere are also five major destination resorts in

the Kamloops area and 10 other hotels with meeting facilities.

Tournament Capital of CanadaTrue to its moniker of Canada’s Tournament Capital,

visitors and residents can find a tournament every week-end in Kamloops.

This year, the city will host 98 tournaments, including the Western Canada Summer Games and the Kamloops Invitational Soccer Tournament, both in August, the 39th Kamloops Invitational Baseball Tournament in July and the 2011 Canadian Professional Golf Tour’s Western Championship and the 2011 Professional Golfers Association of British Columbia Championship, both at Rivershore Estates and Golf Links.

Some of the facilities the city has built include a 35,000-square-foot fieldhouse complete with indoor run-ning track, an Olympic-sized hockey rink, championship soccer stadium with 500 seats, a soccer facility for tour-naments, 12 baseball diamonds and a 1,500-seat baseball park.

Kamloops is renowned for its mountain-bike trails.

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Planet Bee Honey Farm is pleased to announce the official opening of “The Meadery at Planet Bee”

The manufacturing of mead, or honey wine, represents the return of an ancient “Beverage of Love” and a new and exciting opportunity for Planet Bee to produce another value added agriculture product and off er it into the competitive global market.

The Meadery at Planet Bee recently won two medals at the 2011 Mazer Cup International held in Boulder Colorado April 2, 2011. These annual awards set the standard for honey wine/mead judging in North America. Planet Bee’s Blueberry Bliss won Silver in the Varietal-Dry category and their Apricot Elixir won Bronze in the Melomel – Dry, other fruit category.

Planet Bee received their Land Based Winery license approval on July 22, 2010 and began their fi rst batch of HONEYMOON MEAD in August. Revised regulations allow for beekeepers with a minimum of 50 colonies of honeybees to apply for a manufacturer’s licence and require equipment and facilities adequate for a minimum annual production of 4,500 litres while using all “Product of British Columbia,” honey.

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The BIG Little Science Centre is not just for kids anymore.

Everyone will discover fun and excit-ing activities and experiments at the centre in the Bert Edwards Science and Technology School, 711 Windsor Ave.

Seniors, bring your grandchildren. Parents, bring your out-of-town guests.

Children, bring your families and enjoy yourselves while investigating the world of science.

The centre’s schedule for upcoming months includes:

■ Until June 25, it is open Thursdays and Fridays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There’s always a special show on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

■ Friday, July 1, the centre heads out to Riverside Park for Canada Day cel-ebrations, hosting its Hands-on Booth.

The main centre reopens on July 4 and introduces summer hours, accepting visitors Mondays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Summer hours continue to Aug. 27.■ Summer camps for budding scien-

tists include: July 11 to July 15, 9 a.m. to noon, junior camp for ages six to eight; July 18 to July 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for

those ages eight to 12; July 25 to July 29, a robotics camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for those 10 and older; Aug. 2 to Aug. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., regular camp for those ages eight to 12.

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• Gift Shop & Licensed Restaurant • Lots of Open Unserviced Campsites• Guided tours of the Roadhouse & Shuswap Village • Powered RV Sites

• Stagecoach rides • Guided trail rides on horseback

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LOVE IT!The Kamloops Tennis Centre, 758 Front St., is busy virtually every day as soon as the mercury starts to reach into the high teens, providing plenty of opportunity for players to show how much they love the sport.


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Located on Highway 5A, 15 minutes north of Merritt, Quilchena Hotel is located on a working cattle ranch, Quilchena Cattle Company. As one of B.C.’s fi nest (and oldest) family-run heritage hotels Quilchena is a great place to get away from it all – for a honeymoon, with your family or for a corporate retreat.

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HEAT-BEATERJust a bit west of the tennis centre is the diamond of the city — Riverside Park — which is an annual mecca for folks looking to relax and enjoy the many activities that populate the park. A favourite for the youngsters is the water park there.


Those looking for the cultural side of Kamloops don’t have to go too far.

Kamloops has a rich cultural heritage that ranges from art to theatre to First Nations history.

Here is a look at what the city has to offer.

Kamloops Art GalleryThe Kamloops Art Gallery is located in downtown

Kamloops and boasts the largest permanent art collection in the Interior, with more than 1,700 pieces.

It also features a gallery store, hosts special events and offers programs for children and adults who want to explore their artistic side.

Location: 101-465 Victoria St.

Kamloops Symphony OrchestraSome say there is nothing like experiencing live orches-

tral music — and Kamloops can provide that experience. From September to May, the KSO offers live music by

composers from around the world and in a range of styles. Performances are held at the 710-seat Sagebrush Theatre,

1300 Ninth Ave., and the Pavilion Theatre.

Kamloops Firehall MuseumThe City of Kamloops Fire Rescue Service has created a

museum that showcases the 117-year history of firefighting in Kamloops.

Location: 1205 Summit Dr.

Two Rivers Junction Dinner and Musical Fun, food and music are awaiting visitors at the Two

River Junction Dinner and Musical Review. The evening is a dinner theatre complete with a musical trip through some of the hit songs of past decades.

The season runs from mid-April to mid-October every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings.

Location: Kamloops Convention Centre, 1250 Rogers Way.

Kamloops Museum and Archives With three floors of permanent and changing exhibits,

visitors can discover the history of this Wild West town. Exhibits here include: The local Secwepemc nation, early

fur traders, the Gold Rush and gold seekers, cattle ranchers, paddlewheelers and railway construction, the coming of per-manent settlers and the making of a frontier town.

Tours include informal or formal guided museum tours. There are also programs for children — kindergarten to

Grade 7 — available year-round.

City boasts rich cultural base

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A self-guided walking tour, bicycle tours and cemetery tours are available.

The Kamloops Museum and Archives is located at the corner of Second Avenue and Seymour Street in the bright gold building.

Open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursdays closing at 7:30 p.m.

Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for youth.Location: 207 Seymour St.

Secwepemc Museum and Heritage ParkIn order to experience the cultural history of the First

Nations people of this area, a visit to the Secwepemc Museum and Heritage Park is in order.

The museum exhibits incorporate the oral history and legends of the Secwepemc People, along with historical photographs, illustrations and artifacts.

Also on display are birch canoes, summer mat lodge and exhibits on hunting, fishing, clothing, games, food gather-ing and cooking.

Heritage Park is located on the banks of the South Thompson River on a 12-acre property and is a complement to the museum.

Celebrate First Nations

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Meadow CreekGOLF CLUB

Located a short and scenic 35-minutes drive southwest from Kamloops, the Meadow Creek Golf Course is a hidden gem that offers a challenging layout amid ruggedly natural charm and stunning views.

Meadow Creek can be played as a 3,091-yard nine-hole course or as a 6,160-yard 18-hole track. Come tee off only one kilometre from Logan Lake, just off the Coquihalla Highway and down Highway 97D.

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There is more than one kilometre of trails leading visi-tors through the archeological remains of a 2,000-year-old Shuswap winter village site, four reconstructed winter pit houses and a summer village.

The village features a tule mat lodge, hunting lean-to, fish drying rack, fish trap, smoke house and traditional plant foods.

The Ethnobotanical GardensThe Secwepemc Ethnobotanical Gardens are located

in Heritage Park and are divided into five zones, each representing a different ecosystem found within the Secwepemc territory.

Each system supports particular native plants that were traditionally harvested by the Secwepemc.

Interpretive signs located at each garden describe the ecosystem in which the plants grow naturally.

Location: 311-355 Yellowhead Hwy.

Western Canada TheatreFrom September through March, those looking for a

play or two need not search very far. Plays include comedies, cutting-edge new Canadian

works and plays from around the world.

The 2011-2012 season includes Betrayal, Letters from Wingfield Farm, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again, Ubuntu (The Cape Town Project) and The 25th annual Putnum County Spelling Bee.

A special presentation brings M*A*S*H star Jamie Farr to the city to star in Tuesdays with Morrie.

World-class theatre on stage From Page 14


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A golden nugget of historyWhile touring spectacular Gold Country, the one attrac-

tion you don’t want to miss is the Historic Hat Creek Ranch, just north of Cache Creek at the junction of high-ways 97 and 99.

This site offers something for everyone. Historic Hat Creek Ranch invites visitors of all ages to

experience the rich history of ranching, aboriginal culture and the Cariboo Gold Rush.

Take a guided tour of the 1861 roadhouse, once a famous stopping point for gold seekers and travellers on their way to Barkerville.

Hear the tale of the infamous Wild McLeans, whose father, Donald, built the original roadhouse.

Ride the stagecoach along one of the few sections of the original Cariboo Wagon Road still accessible to the public.

Take a short walk along beautiful Hat Creek to learn about the fascinating traditions and culture of the Shuswap First Nations people at the native interpretation site, with its many displays and artifacts, including the pit house, which is built half underground.

The visitor reception centre houses a licensed restaurant serving home-cooked meals, freshly baked goodies and tasty snacks, as well as a gift store stocked with unique souvenirs, locally made crafts and keepsakes from the Gold

Country region.The ranch is proud to host a variety of events throughout

the season, including the draft-horse demonstration in June, the Trappers’ Rendezvous and the Traditional Bonaparte Pow Wow in August.

There is no better place to truly experience the birth of British Columbia’s Interior.

The ranch is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (6 p.m. in July and August) from May 1 to Sept. 30.


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No matter what season fi nds you in Logan Lake, you’ll fi nd plenty of activities to entice you. During warm weather, hikers and cyclists can

journey along a 36 km (22 mile) stretch of trails near the community or take a lakeside stroll around Logan Lake. Mountain biking is also an increasingly popular activity in the area.

Local area maps are available at our tourism offi ce.Fishing for Rainbow Trout is a world-class experience in and around the community. You’ll fi nd 25 high elevation lakes just a short drive from Logan Lake.

Logan Lake Municipal Campground off ers 37 powered sites, hot showers and is conveniently located next to Meadow Creek Golf Course and one 1 km from shopping. Paddlers can fl oat along the park’s Tunkwa and Leighton Lakes. Other seasonal activities at the park include ATVing, snowmobiling and cross country skiing. Play nine holes on the gently rolling hills of Meadow Creek Golf Course or play 18 basket disc golf at Copper Ridge.

July 1st - Join us for our Canada Day celebration with movie night and fi reworks!July 31st - Come celebrate Logan Lake Day with hot air balloon rides, an evening family dance and community barbeque!Be sure to stop by Logan Lake Visitor Centre, off ering a unique tribute to the community’s mining history. Th e centre is located inside a 195B Bucyrus Erie mining shovel. Look for the giant landmark next to the centre: a 213 tonne (235 ton) ore hauling truck.


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Time for teeKamloops is rapidly becoming the No. 1 destination for

golfers.It used to be the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island,

Fraser Valley and Okanagan were the hot spots but, with 10 top-class courses in the area, Kamloops is certainly the place to be.

Some of the world’s most-famous golf architects — Robert Trent Jones Sr., Graham Cooke and Robert Heaslip — have designed courses here.

From Tobiano, Talking Rock, Rivershore Golf Estates and The Dunes at Kamloops to Sun Rivers, Sun Peaks, Kamloops Golf and Country Club, McArthur Island and Pineridge, golfers have an amazing array of courses from which to choose.

With prices ranging at about $65 a round, the game is also affordable, especially since greens fees are at least double in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.

An added bonus is golfkamloops.com. This is a service that takes the legwork out of booking. This online tee-times service books everything from greens fees to hotels to res-taurants.


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Call to Book Your FREE Tour 250-523-3307

Regular Mine Tour(Monday - Friday)

Duration 2 1/2 HoursEach tour will commence with a 17 minute video detailing the overall mining operation followed by a guided bus tour on the mine

site of various points of interest. Casual dress recommended (consisting of pants, runners, &

NO open toed shoes). Due to safety regulations, children under the

age of 12 are not permitted on the regular Monday - Friday daily tours.

The maximum number of individuals per tour is 10 so please CALL AHEAD to reserve your seat.

250-523-3307

Monday August 1, 2011

Open House Hours:Open House Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

We Invite You to Come Celebrate Our 25th AnniversaryThe Open House is a family day

showcasing many aspects of the mine including ve different types of tours,

many displays and family entertainment• Open to all ages with some age

restrictions on various tours • No booking required

• Everyone welcome

In Kamloops, people can take a water-rafting trip suited to their interests — extreme, casual or novice.

Take a motorized-raft trip or enjoy a paddle trip and really get involved with the river. It depends on how much excitement someone wants.

There are three rivers to raft in Kamloops Country — the Thompson, Adams and Clearwater.

A variety of companies some with 20 years or more experience spend six months a year guiding rafters of all skill levels.

Thompson RiverThose who want to experience the Thompson usually

start at Spences Bridge and end at Lytton, the Rafting Capital of Canada.

Guide your raft through rapids with names like the Frog, the Devil’s Kitchen and the Jaws of Death.

Adams RiverThe Adams, near Shuswap Lake, is a wonderful starting

point for both first-timers and experienced rafters. The Weir, the Ender Waves and especially the Gorge,

where the river spills through a narrow canyon, are breath-taking.

Clearwater RiverRush down the Clearwater in Wells Gray Park, past vol-

canoes, lava rock formations, lush forests and spectacular waterfalls.

The region is an unspoiled wilderness and is one of the best-kept secrets in B.C.

Shoot some rapids


Nestled in the trees between Adams and Shuswap Lakes lies this pristine river which is fully protected within the boundaries of Roderick-Haig Brown Provincial Park. Haig-Brown, an avid fi sherman and conservationist, had the foresight to protect this valuable but fragile resource. Th e Pacifi c Sockeye Salmon industry depends heavily on the Adams River, as it has the largest Sockeye spawning population in the world. Heavy use of the river for transporting logs was decimating the salmon stocks. Th anks to conservation eff orts the Sockeye return every fall to spawn; most prevalent every four years when the river teems with over 2 million red colored fi sh.Th e Adams River is also a wonderful playground

Gem Gem of theof the Shuswap ... Shuswap ...THE ADAMS RIVERTHE ADAMS RIVER

for whitewater enthusiasts. Keep in mind though, that while the many sweepers and logjams are ideal for spawning beds, they pose a dangerous hazard to the inexperienced. Th e class II and III rapids off er great fun for kayakers and rafters. In summer the water is warm and inviting. Th e nozzle like “Gorge” is always a rush! For family adventure don’t miss an Adams River raft trip. Looking for more excitement? Adams River Rafting, Canada’s original cataraft company, off ers trips with their exclusive pontoon style catarafts. Adams River Rafting has been operating since1983.

For up to date For up to date river info call:river info call:

250.955-2447250.955-2447

TO MARKET, TO MARKET Every Saturday morning throughout the summer, a block of St. Paul Street becomes home to the Kamloops Farmers’ Market. On Wednesdays, it moves down to Victoria Street. It features a treasure trove of locally produced foods and crafts.

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When in Kamloops, hit the trails

The Kamloops-Thompson Valley region is making a case for being the mountain-biking capital of Canada.

Hoodoos, rugged canyons, logging roads, sliders, ramps and kilometres of trails for recreational riding provide ample terrain for both adventure mountain bikers as well as the casual, leisure riders.

Kamloops is the birthplace of freeriding and has been attracting mountain-bike enthusiasts for years.

With the diverse, easy-to-access topography, Kamloops has it all. There is desert-like terrain, single-track courses and high-speed alpine trails.

Away from the city, mountain bikers will want to check out Stake Lake, Inks Lake, Bush Lake and Greenstone Mountain. Closer to town, here are few places to ride:

See BIKING Page 24

Vavenby Trail RidesVavenby Trail RidesTrail Rides with a Difference!Trail Rides with a Difference!

The Shook RanchVavenby, BC

1.2 km past the Vavenby Bridge

Visit our website at:vavenbytrailrides.ca

Email: [email protected]

250.676.9598


In spring, animals are attracted to early plant growth in roadside ditches. Slow Down.

Slow Down. 19,6000 animals are killed each year.

Animals are unpredictable.Actively watch for them, especially from dusk to midnight.

For more driving tips and to make a tax deductible donation, check outwww.wildlifecollisions.ca250.828.2551

This Sign MeansWatch for Wildlife

Use Caution!

Biking trails abound for all skill levelsKenna Cartwright Park

This 800-hectare park offers an extensive network of nature trails for cycling, with panoramic views of the city, the Thompson Valley, Kamloops Lake and the convergence of the North and South Thompson rivers.

Directions: Take the Trans-Canada Highway to Exit 366 north. Head west along Hillside Drive to the main entrance.

Kamloops Mountain Bike RanchThis park hosts tournaments and plans to form tour linkages

with other celebrated mountain biking areas, like Sun Peaks Resort.

Directions: Take Valleyview Drive in east Kamloops (paral-lel to Highway 1) and turn onto Highland Road. Kamloops Mountain Bike Park is located behind the Valleyview Ice Arena.

Lac Le Jeune TrailThis is a 25-kilometre stretch from Lac Le Jeune Provincial

Park to Ross Moore Lake and back. Directions: The ride begins from Lac Le Jeune Provincial

Park, located 37 kilometres south of Kamloops off the Coquihalla Highway.

Sun Peaks ResortThis trail is rated one of the five best mountain-biking parks

in North America. Riding downhill is definitely a challenge, with 24 candy-sweet, lift-accessed mountain bike trails to ride from the top of the Sunburst lift.

This ever-expanding network has more than 40 kilo-metres of single-track trails.

Directions: Travel north on Highway 5 (toward Jasper) for 19 kilometres and turn right at the sign to Sun Peaks. From there to the village is 31 kilometres.

The Dewdrop RangeLocated on the north shore of Kamloops Lake, these

trails run through rippling grasslands. Directions: Take Tranquille Road past the Kamloops

Airport and Kamloops Golf and Country club.Enter the Lac Du Bois Grasslands Provincial Park

on Tranquille, pass Criss Creek Road and left onto Frederick Road.

This road is about eight kilometres long and ends at Kamloops Lake, but you are looking for a parking area just 300 metres to the right on Frederick Road.

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See RIDE Page 25


ROAD MAINTENANCE (THOMPSON) INC.

AdoptingAgency

Name/LogoROAD MAINTENANCE (THOMPSON) INC.

1655 Lucky Strike Place, Kamloops, BC V1S 1W5374-6690 (Ext. 210) • Fax: 374-6692 • Toll Free 1-800-661-2025

Argo Road Maintenanceinvites you - your nonprofit organization

or company to participate in

“ADOPT A HIGHWAY”Keep Our Community Green & Beautiful

“Adopt” a section of road and commit to cleaning it up three times a year

for a minimum of two years.

Argo will provide bags,safety equipment such as signs and

high-visability vests and dispose of litter.

Argo will providetraining for participants.

Excellent opportunity to dedicatea section of road as a memorial,

rather than erect crosses next to accident sites.

Ask Us About

“ADOPT A HIGHWAY”Phone 374-6690 (Ext. 210)

Stake Lake and Inks Lake Located 25 minutes south of Kamloops,

these 45 kilometres of marked trails at Stake Lake are great for family rides.

Inks Lake is also a popular riding area with locals and visitors and is suitable for more-experienced riders.

One of the more difficult rides here is to climb south 21.5 kilometres to Timber Lake Road.

Directions to Stake Lake: Take Exit 366 from Highway 1/Highway 5 in Kamloops, just past Aberdeen Mall exit, and follow Lac Le Jeune Road south. Park near Stake Lake. Trails are to your right.

You can also travel further south on the Coquihalla and take Exit 336, and backtrack about six kilometres.

Directions to Inks Lake: Take Exit 355 on the Coquihalla Highway, 10 minutes from Kamloops, or take Lac Le Jeune Road.

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Never pass up the chance to go for a JOY-ride! • Take naps and stretch before rising. • Let the experience of fresh air and wind in your face to be pure bliss.• When your people come home, RUN to greet them. • Run, romp, and play daily.• Practice obedience… when it’s in your best interest. • Eat with gusto, and enthusiasm.• Let other’s know when they have invaded your territory. • Be loyal.• Never pretend to be something you are not. • Bond with your pack.• If what you want lies buried, just dig until you fi nd it. • Delight in the simple joy of a nice long walk. • When someone you love is having a bad day, be silent, sit close, and nuzzle gently.• Thrive on attention, and let people touch you. • Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.• When you’re happy, dance around and wag with your whole body!•

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ROOTS AND BLUESThe Salmon Arm Fairgrounds becomes the blues capital of the Interior from Aug. 19 to Aug. 21 as it hosts the 19th annual Roots and Blues Festival. Five daytime and two night-time stages will be filled with music throughout the weekend. For more information, go online to rootsandblues.ca.

You’re in command

Boat Safely

Do you take precautions when you’re on the water?

Ensure that you and your guests always wear an appropriate and »well-fi tting life jacket.

If you are using a motor boat, carry your required pleasure craft »operator certifi cate at all times.

Take safe boating classes. »Always have on board safety equipment such as paddles, a bailing »container, a fl ashlight, a fl oating line, a whistle, and an anchor.

Stay well away from swimmers, divers, and other boats. »Keep your boat to the right-hand side of navigational buoys. »Wear appropriate clothing and always check weather conditions »before leaving.

Never drink alcoholic beverages when you are driving a boat. »

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Phone: 250.372.8966 | Fax: 250.372.8857 | Kamloops, BC


RJ Haney Heritage Village & MuseumRJ Haney Heritage Village & Museum

751 Hwy. 97B NE Salmon Arm, BC (Jct.. Hwy #1 & 97B)Offi ce (250)832.5243 • Archives (250)832.5289 • 50O 42’ 18.33” N & 119O 13’ 51.27” W

Visit Website for list of 2010 events • www.salmonarmmuseum.org • Email: [email protected]

VILLAGE OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY May 19 to September 25 • 10 am - 5 pm

ARCHIVES OFFICE, MUSEUM & TRAILS Wednesday & Thursday • 10 am - 4 pm Year Round

FAMILY DINNER THEATRE Wednesday, Friday & Sunday • 5:30 pm July & August (reservations required)

Tea Room • Special Events & AttractionsWeddings • Receptions • Nature Trails

Downtown streets will take on a unique vehicular image as Kamloops hosts the 17th annual Hot Nite in the City.

Thirteen blocks will be closed off on Aug. 6 to allow street rods, custom builds, American muscle, sport-compact, British and European, collector, vintage, bikes and race competition vehicles to line the streets for the annual Hot Nite in the City Show and Shine.

It’s a major event for car enthusiasts; last year, more than 25,000 people took in the event, checking out 370 vehicles.

Another 110 hit the streets the night before for the sixth annual A&W-hosted Hot Nite In The City Poker Run,

which starts at the Plaza Heritage Hotel (located on the cor-ner of Victoria Street and Fourth Avenue) and then makes its way through the city.

Registration for the run is limited to 200 vehicles.On Saturday, Aug. 6, the day starts with a breakfast for

participants, registration and, at 10 a.m., it’s show time!It’s more than just cars, trucks, motorcycles and the like

— there will be plenty of entertainment as well.Spectators are asked to keep belt buckles, rings, baby

carriages, bikes and any other sharp objects away from the vehicles.

Another Hot Nite in the City


NOW SELLING - HIGHLANDS PHASE 2“The British Properties of the Shuswap”

All of Shuswap Lake Estates building sites are Freehold Interest and Fully Serviced with Sewer, Water, Hydro, Natural Gas, Telephone and Cable Hookups.

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You know your dream home, now where are you going to put it?

Choose one of our Stunning Lake View Sites (Starting at $144,000 including HST)

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Vacation Rentals At Sun Peaks Resort

Sun Peaks, BC1.800.811.4588 bearcountry.ca

Largest selection of fully equipped suites, chalets, condos and townhomes

• Studio suites to 5 bedroom homes

• Full kitchens

• Private hot tubs

• Beautiful golf course and mountain locations or right in the Sun Peaks Village Center

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Downtown Kamloops will resemble one truly unique parking lot in August as Hot Nite in the City marks its 17’th anniversary.


Have fun horsing aroundJandana Ranch is a family-owned horse ranch nestled in

the mountains 30 minutes northeast of Kamloops at beauti-ful Pinantan Lake.

The ranch offers affordable and peaceful guest-ranch vacations for individuals, couples and families.

It is a 500-acre facility that overlooks beautiful Pinantan Lake and the vistas beyond.

The ranch has more than 45 horses living in a natural setting and roaming the hills in herds.

Horseback riding at Jandana is designed to incorporate the features of open-meadow riding, hills, forested areas and scenic viewpoints.

At Jandana, riding can be enjoyed during all four sea-sons but, regardless of the season, there is always some-thing to see on the trail rides.

The ranch has a play area for the little tykes, as well as volleyball, horseshoes and a fire pit for evening entertain-ment.

Swimming and fishing for world-famous Kamloops rain-bow trout in nearby lakes, hiking, birding and photography can all be enjoyed.

Wildlife is abundant, with coyotes calling at night, loons, sandhill cranes, many species of predatory birds, deer, moose and black bears.

The cabins are fully self-contained, fit five and each has its own porch to provide a great place to enjoy your morn-ing coffee while taking in the view.

It also has limited RV space — reservations are a must for these.

A cozy cabin with all of the comforts of home, great atmosphere, at one of B.C.’s friendliest guest ranches — what could be better?

For more information, go online to jandanaranch.com.


Located 20 minutes from Kamloops on Pinantan Lake. Clean comfortable 2 bedroom, full bath waterfront cabins with kitchens. One bedroom cabins with kitchens, bath with shower also available. RV park with hookups.

Located 20 minutes from

SWIM • FISH • RELAX

2488 Harper Ranch Road, Pinantan Lake, [email protected] www.pinantanlake.bc.ca

250.573.3534 • Fax: 250.573.3540 • 1.866.882.8826

CISCO AND THE KIDYou never know when you’ll come upon a unique Kamloops attraction — the city’s Mounted Patrol, a group of volunteer riders who bring their mounts out to many public events.

Kamloops Quality Inn

Comfort Away from Home

1860 Rogers Place, Kamloops250.851.0111

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Scenic Golfi ng Along the Columbia RiverScenic Golfi ng Along the Columbia River

For further information & tee times call 250.837.4276

or [email protected]

PO Box 1860171 Columbia Park Drive,

Revelstoke BC www.revelstokegolfclub.com

18-hole Championship Golf Course featuring a full driving range, 2 practice putting greens & practice bunker. Our fully stocked Golf Shop off ering a full line of both top brand equipment & clothing. Enjoy the Riverside Landing Restaurant & Patio.

It’s all about the musicCanada Day marks the first big celebration of summer in Riverside Park —

but it also signals the kickoff of Music in the Park.The annual summer event Henry Small (left) has been putting together for

longer than he can remember sees a different performer or band on the Rotary Bandshell in the park every night.

On the other side of the river, there’s a smaller version, with music in McDonald Park every Friday night.

It seems like such an easy thing — book a musician, make sure he or she shows up and performs — but it’s something Small spends months putting together.

Music lovers benefit as he brings in groups from literally around the world, as well as spotlighting local and provincial talent.

The complete lineup will be posted on the city’s website at kamloops.ca/events/calendar.php.


Experience golfi ng in one of the most scenic areas in the world, surrounded by mountain peaks & Canadian wilderness.

LacaryaGolf Course & RV Park

• 9 Hole, Par 70, Slope 113 • Licensed clubhouse• Meticulously groomed Golf Course• Challenge to advanced players & pleasure for beginners• A true recreational course• Suited for tournaments up to 80 players

STAY & PLAY AT LACARYA• RV Packages to Singles or Groups• Stay and Play packages: $100.00 per day/night with 2 person occupancy, this includes power cart. Taxes not included.• Enchanting Wooded RV Site • Water & power sites available• Sani-dump available • Tenting allowed

Just 5 km. south of Clearwater1.866.522.2792 • www.wellsgraygolf.com

Clearwater Valley Resort & KOA Campground

• heated outdoor pool • laundromat • treed, park like setting• internet kiosk • play equipment

52 RIDGE RESTAURANT with breakfast specials & buffet dinnersMOTEL AND BUNGALOWS

• extra large rooms • air conditioning • kitchenettes • queen & king beds • family rooms • smaller cabins with queen beds

• cable TV • fridge • in-room coffee.KOA CAMPGROUND AND KAMPING KABINS

• 50 & 30 amp sites • fi repits & tables • pull thru sites

373 Clearwater Valley Road, Clearwater1.888.837.1161 250.674.3909 • Fax: 250.674.3916 www.clearwatervalley.com [email protected]

STAY AT AWARD STAY AT AWARD

WINNING KOAWINNING KOA

Riding the rails into townFor 22 years, the Rocky Mountain Railtour has stopped

in Kamloops, discharging its passenger load to take in the scenery — or simply relax in the hotel or head out for a meal.

One standard for those interested to go is the Rhythms on the Rails dinner theatre at the Kamloops Convention Centre, a musical trip through the decades.

The Railtour’s luxury trips are designed for the discern-ing traveller, featuring travel on the Rocky Mountaineer train at three different levels with stops in Kamloops six days a week.

In addition to its well-known RedLeaf and GoldLeaf services, the train company has added SilverLeaf, a step up from the Red level, that offers a single-level dome coach and seat-side hot-meal service.

SilverLeaf is available on selected trips.While passing vistas, guests can relax and enjoy the

interpretive commentary provided by onboard attendants and the à la carte Western Canadian cuisine served in the private main-level dining room.

It’s all part of the reason why the tours have been praised worldwide. National Geographic has called it one of the world’s greatest trips and the Society of American Travel Writers declared it The Best Train Experience in the World.

Rocky Mountaineer travels on four routes, in both

eastbound and westbound directions. The First Passage to the West route travels between Vancouver and Banff or Calgary; the Journey Through the Clouds route runs between Vancouver and Jasper. On both routes, guests overnight in Kamloops. The Rainforest to Gold Rush route travels between Whistler and Jasper, with an overnight stay in Quesnel. The Whistler Sea to Sky Climb route is a 3.5-hour trip between North Vancouver and Whistler, travelling northbound in the morning and southbound in the early afternoon.

For more information and to see updated schedules, go online to rockymountaineer.com or call 1-800-665-7245.


$200Regular full day

individual sliding

admissions.

Offer expires September, 2011OFF

RRRegular full day

Voted Best Place for Family Fun!

Open June to September, 20117921 Greenhow Road, VernonAcross from Swan Lake Nursery

250.549.4121 • www.atlantiswaterslides.ca

Voted Best Place for Family Fun

MONTE CARLO MOTEL

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A/C, Kitchenettes, Honeymoon & Jacuzzi Suite, Cable TV, Movies & Sports Channels, Fridges, In-Room Coffee, Laundromat,

Bar-B-Q’s, Direct Dial Phones, Hi Speed Internet, Golf Packages, Licensed Restaurant Adjacent,

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4380 Hwy. 5, Box 941, Barriere, B.C. V0E 1E0 (250) 672-9676

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Crazy Creek Resort to get pedestrian-friendly overpass

Crazy Creek Resort is set to make pedestrian traffic less crazy by June with a new overpass above Trans-Canada Highway 1.

The development will not compromise the title of the creek, but will will make Highway 1 safer to travel with-out disrupting the flow of traffic on the highway with involved construction.

Crazy Creek Resort has been in operation for eight years. The tourist hot-spot is known and recognized for its diverse 165-acre property containing memorable mountainous and meadowy areas.

Midway between Revelstoke and Sicamous in Eagle Pass

Vacation Guide Wednesday, May 25, 2011 ❖ 35y

Walkway over Trans Canada Highway to be completedby summer 2011National Park, visitors have the opportunity to take advantage of the refreshingly cool waterfalls and the relaxation that comes from hot springs.

While spring is a lovely time to visit, many choose to ski or sled in the winter.

Toward the north side of the resort is the mountainous terrain.

Crazy Creek Waterfalls and sus-pension bridge are a highlight of the resort, with a canyon formed by the rushing waters of the creek.

A five-minute climb is worth the hike to the suspension bridge and the High Mountain Patio. Visitors are encouraged to take in the roar of the falls and the spray of mist.

Toward the south side of the resorts are meadows.

Sandbars along two kilometers of Eagle River, fresh green grassy paths along Crazy Creek, thousands of lupins that boom throughout the summer and picnic sites attract out-door enthusiasts.

The new overpass will make parking more convenient and cross-ing the highway effortless. Visitors may stay in suites or bring their camper for the RV sites.

Visit crazycreekresort.com for more information.

• SUMMER SWIM CAMPS• • SUMMER SWIM CAMPS• CANADA GAMES POOLKeep up your swimming skills and have fun doing it. Our summer Camps follow the Olympic Way swim lessons format and are taught by experienced competitive swimmers. Both in and out of water activities;mini-meet , awards and pizza lunch on the last day of each session. Minimum age 5 years old.

TWO SESSIONS TO CHOOSE FROM:Session I - Tuesday, July 12th - Friday, July 15th, 2011Session II - Monday, July 18th - Thursday, July 21st, 2011Time ~ 8:30 am - 12:00 noon . Cost ~ $105.00 per session

SPACE IS LIMITED.For more information or to register, call 250-828-3660 or pre-register forms are online at www.kamloopsclassicswimming.ca


Summer’sSummer’sHere!Here!

Sunglasses • SunscreenFilm • Toys • Insect Repellent

For all your pharmaceutical needs

Brookfi eld Centre • Clearwater

25O.674.3122Open Monday - Saturday

9 am - 6 pm

CLEARWATER LODGE Th e Natural Place to Stay

Adjacent to the Yellowhead Highway, Clearwater B.C.Tel: 250-674-3080 • Fax: 250-674-3084 www.clearwaterlodge.bcresorts.com RESERVATIONS: 1-888-383-2388

At Clearwater Lodge you can enjoy the natural splendour of the Clearwater area. Th e Lodge off ers

modern spacious rooms with every luxury. Unwind in our beautiful indoor pool, hot tub,

sauna and fi tness facility. Balconies off er spectacular scenic views - a paradise for nature

lovers & outdoor enthusiasts!

Enjoy European and local cuisine in our licensed dining room!

Kamloops has plenty of dog-friendly parks — both on- and off-leash. For a list of them, go online to tourismkamloops.com and enter “dog-friendly parks” in the search box.


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BIG LittleScience Centre

Discover & ExploreDiscover & ExploreFun Science!Fun Science!

July 4 - August 27Visit Us this Summer!Monday - Saturday10am - 4pmShow @ 1:30pm

Summer Camps!(Ages 6 and up)

Experiments, explosions...amazing science all week long!

Birthdays & Special Events Too!

Phone: 250.554.2572 www.blscs.org | [email protected] Little Science Centre711 Windsor Avenue, Kamloops, BC

Get the blues — and enjoy

Get set for the hottest weekend of the summer as some of the best world, folk, roots and blues artists on the planet fill five daytime and two nighttime outdoor stages at the 19th Annual Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival, Aug. 19 to Aug. 21 at the Salmon Arm Fair Grounds.

Set beneath the splendid natural backdrop of Mount Ida and the Fly Hills, this three-day music extravaganza features more than 45 Canadian and international acts, rep-resenting a rainbow of music and cultures from around the globe.

The event has longed been hailed as the “crème de la crème of festivals” and was listed in the Toronto Globe and Mail in 2008 as one of the summer’s “must-see events.”

This year’s performers include Jonny Lang, Taj Mahal, the Arkells, Sharon and Bram, the Ben Waters Trio Broken Social Scene and many more of the world’s finest artists.

Site amenities include food concessions, artisans’ mar-ket, two beer gardens, limited pre-registered camping and a family fun area jam-packed with play and craft activities, plus innovative and entertaining children’s performers.

Preview all the artists and activities on the festival web-site where you’ll find lineup, schedules, free outreach per-formances leading up to and during the festival and every-thing else you need to know to make the weekend the best one of your whole summer.

Don’t miss out on the fun — it’s all at the 19th snnual Roots and Blues.

Children 12 and under are free and the site is wheelchair accessible.

For more information or to order tickets online, visit rootsandblues.ca or call 250-833-4096.


Resort: 250.674.0009www.wellsgraygolfresortandrvpark.com

Located at the entrance to Wells Gray Park 35 km from Clearwater

Wells Gray Golf Resort & RV Park• 9 HOLE GREEN FEES •

2 FOR 12 FOR 1 Front 9 only. Valid until October 15th, 2011

G lf R t & RV P k

A Walk in the ParkA Walk in the Park

Reservations 1.800.665.3343Near Parks, Hospital, Casino, Sports Arenas & Theatres

www.scottsinn.kamloops.com

City Centre Exit, 551-11th Ave, Downtown Kamloops, BCt 250.372.8221 f 250.372.9444 [email protected]

Quiet Quality Comfort for LESS!NEWLY

RENOVATED!

• Licensed Family Restaurant• Free Wireless Internet• Free Continental Breakfast• Free In-Room Coffee

• Hot Tub/Jacuzzi • Pet Friendly • Indoor Pool• Guest Laundry

Sun Peaks’ Summer Events & Festivals CalendarJune 3: Golf Course Opens for the season June 26: Farmers Market begins for the season (every Sunday) June 30: Chairlift opens for the season July 2 and July 3: Summer Kick-Off Weekend, featuring Jo’s Road Race and Mountain of Beer July 5: Toonie Day July 9 and July 10: Canadian Enduro Championship July 15 to Aug. 14: Alpine Blossom Season July 15 to July 17: Wine & Culture Festival and Quilting in the Mountains July 23 and July 24: Seek the Peaks Geocaching Weekend

July 30 and July 31: Alpine Blossom Festival July 30 and July 31: Rocky Mountain Homecoming Aug. 6 and Aug. 7: Music in the Mountains Aug. 12 to Aug. 14: Retro Concert Weekend Aug. 19: Nancy Greene’s Golf Benefit Aug. 20 and Aug. 21: Biggest Break Golf Challenge Sept. 3 and Sept. 4: Labourless Weekend Sept. 4: Last day of Farmers Market Sept. 5: Chairlift closes for the season Sept. 10: Dirty Feet Trail Running Race Sept. 24 and Sept. 25: Classic Car Gathering Oct. 10: Golf Course closes for the season


Lamberton’s Knouff Lake ResortLamberton’s Knouff Lake Resort40 Minutes North of Kamloops

(250) 578-8155 • Fax: (250) 578-7422 • 1-888-562-0555 • www.knouffl ake.com

LOG CABIN RATES NIGHTLYLAKESIDE372 sq.ft., suitable for 4 persons2 double beds $88LAKEWOOD311 sq.ft., suitable for 4 persons2 double beds $88LAKESHORE316 sq.ft., suitable for 6 persons2 double beds $88LAKEFRONT313 sq.ft., suitable for 4 persons2 double beds $88LAKEVIEW526 sq.ft., suitable for 9 persons2 double beds, 4 bunks, 1 twin $145REDWOODDeluxe cabin $165

LOG CABIN RATES NIGHTLYROYAL509 sq.ft., suitable for 10 personsDouble bed, 4 bunks $145KINGS511 sq.ft., suitable for 10 personsDouble bed, 4 bunks, 2 twins $145HILLTOP332 sq.ft., suitable for 4 persons2 double beds $88HONEYMOONInside plumbing, Suitable for 2 persons1 double bed $88HILLSIDESuitable for 3 personsDouble bed, 1 bunk $75WEEKLY RATES AVAILABLE

CAMPSITESDaily with hookup ~ $30Daily no hookup ~ $20

Sani Dump ~ $8Day Rates $5/day per person

(Hiking, swimming or picnicking)

Nestled in beautiful forest-covered mountains, Knouff Lake is an ideal place for fi shing or hunting, or to spend a vacation. While readily reached by motor roads, it is far enough away to offer restful seclusion. Here, one feels the potent lure and enchantment of Canada’s vast virgin wilderness. Freedom from formality forms the basis upon which real recreation is built.

CHARMING ENVIRONMENTDays are just the right warmth... Nights are always cool and sleep inducing... The air is fresh and exhilarating... Deep green grass, riotous with brilliant fl owers, carpets the forest isles... Wild berries are abundant. The waters of Knouff Lake are warm enough to make swimming enjoyable, yet cool enough to be invigorating. Boats and all accommodations are furnished at most reasonable rates.

FISHING & HUNTINGKnouff Lake is a variable fi sherman’s paradise. Kamloops trout, a distinct species famous for their great size and fi ghting qualities, test the skill of the sportsman to the utmost and furnish a never-to-be-forgotten thrill before they are landed. Individual fi sh weighing from 2-10 lbs, are regularly taken on the rod. The country around Knouff Lake abounds in game of all kinds. The lodge affords excellent headquarters for hunters.

KNOUFF LAKECAMPING RESORT

Nestled in beautiful forest-coveredspend a vacation. While readily reached

A Year Round Facility for Sportsmen & VacationersA Year Round Facility for Sportsmen & Vacationers


REGISTERING NOW FOR: PRESCHOOL FOR SEPTEMEBER 2011 SESSION (2 1/2 TO 5 YEARS)

CHILDCARE (BIRTH TO 12 YEARS)SUMMER CAMPS (PRESCHOOL/SCHOOL AGE)

. . . always putting children fi rst & always going several steps beyond!1764 Valleyview Drive • Ralph Bell Elementary

25O.319.9O44 • www.kamloopskidz.com

Kamloops Kidz Early Learning Center is one of a kind in the Kamloops community. We have 6 amazing classrooms that span the entire primary wing of a closed school. We have playgrounds everywhere you look (3 actually) and an awesome, huge fl at fi eld. The classrooms we offer are:

Infant/Toddler Program - 2 classrooms - The Ladybug Classroom (for our smallest friends up to age 2) and The Caterpillar Classroom (designed exclusively for 2 year olds) - both these classrooms are open 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. We have dedicated teachers and a 4:1 ratio in these classrooms. Beautiful Montessori enhanced environment.

Preschool/Extended Full Day - 3 classrooms - The Butterfl y Classroom - 8:45 to 11:15 and 11:45 to 2:15The Dragonfl y Classroom and The Firefl y Classroom - 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. All three classrooms offer Montessori enhanced preschool programming; theme based teaching; extensive phonics; music;, etc. Friendly knowledgeable preschool teachers.

School Age Program - The Hercules Beetle Room - 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. We offer a dedicated classroom for our school age children (which is extremely rare). We also have two school buses to provide transportation to and from the local school that your child attends. Currently we pick up from Marion Schilling, Lloyd George, Juniper and from South Sahali, Summit and Beattie. Theme based teaching that follows their interest, lots of art and outside activities. Special activities/fi eld trips planned each inservice day. New routes possible ~ Please e-mail your request!

For more information on any of our programs, please visit our website and let us know what information you are requiring OR just call us directly at (250) 319-9044.

Alot of our programs are full and wait listed. Don’t miss out!!

Summer Camps Available!

“A lifetime of learning begins here”

Vacation Guide 20 ❖ Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Vacation Guide Wednesday, May 25, 2011 ❖ 21

Stop by and sample our wines!1577 Yankee Flats Rd.Salmon Arm, BC

250.832.8463OVINOWINERY.COM

Open Year Round.2640 Skimikin Road, Tappen, BC

Call for hours 250-835-2212www.recline-ridge.bc.ca

New for 2011

3849 Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Rd., Tappen250-835-8373

North Shuswap

Enjoy award-winning

wines on the North

Shore of Shuswap Lake!

Open daily throughout

the summer!

2319 Beguelin Road, Celista

250-955-8600www.celistawine.com

Take a moment off the beaten path

to relax and enjoy our family

handcrafted award winning wines.

OPENING HOURS:

10am-5pm, July, August, September

12pm-5pm, October, May, June

By appointment November - April

Located just 10 minutes west of Salmon Arm

2302 Skimikin Road, Tappen, BC 250.835.0049

www.granitecreek.ca

Larch HillsW I N E R Y

110 Timms Road

Salmon Arm, B.C.

250-832-0155

www.LarchHillsWinery.com

Voted Best Winery in

the North Okanagan

WineriesOf the Shuswap

The Shuswap spirit may also be discovered in its outstanding wineries.

The region’s cool climate wines are produced by six wineries that can compete on par with Canadian and

International wines. The area’s wines include outstanding Gewürztraminers, Merlots, Ortegas, Reislings, and

Siegerrebes, just to name a few, which have all won national awards. These wineries are all family run businesses

that produce distinctive cool climate wines. A tour of the wineries is a must, you’ll be tastefully surprised!

Celista Estate Winery Celista Estate Winery offers a dynamic experience in beauty and wine on the North

Shore of Shuswap Lake. Choose from a variety of six wines or enjoy a glass of wine at the picnic patio

overlooking the south facing, sun drenched slopes of Shuswap Lake, a hidden paradise. Jake and Marg Ootes

look forwardto welcoming you.

Recline Ridge Vineyards and Winery is family-owned and operated, nestled in the Tappen Valley. Although

north of the 50th parallel, their vineyards enjoy sun drenched days and cool evenings which maximize varietal

character and set the stage for the production of award winning wines noted for their clean sound structure,

intense fl avours and perfect balance.

Granite Creek Estate Wines is a family owned vineyard and winery located in Tappen, British Columbia. It is

slightly north of the famed German wine region of the Rheingau. Longer season varieties have been chosen from

the best locations throughout the Okanagan from their contract vineyards to complement their portfolio. All of

the wines are made at their winery in Tappen.

Larch Hills Winery is a land-based, family run vineyard and winery, owned by Jack and Hazel Manser. Their

entire product is proudly made from 100% British Columbia grapes. All their wines are made and bottled on our

premises at Salmon Arm. They specialize in cool climate grape growing, and have varieties that are generally not

available in other parts of BC. We think this makes our wines unique.

OVINO vineyards and winery is perched on a bench well above the valley bottom in the Salmon Valley area

of the Shuswap region. In 2007 a four acre vineyard was planted with four varieties of grapes: pinot gris, pinot

Meunier, Gewurztraminer and the old cold hardy standby Marachel Foch.

Sunnybrae Winery - In 2005 Barry Turner and his wife Nancy, their daughters, husbands and grandchildren

began planting their seven and a half acre lakeside property in fi ve varieties of cool climate grapes. The craftsman

style winery building built in 2010 showcases vintage artifacts and photos of Barry’s family, farmers in the

Sunnybrae area for fi ve generations.

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