Happyvale Guesthouse Guidebook
Food scene
One of the best local pubs on the North Shore. If you’re looking for wings on Wednesday this is your place.
Pogue Mahone Irish Alehouse
843 Desmond StOne of the best local pubs on the North Shore. If you’re looking for wings on Wednesday this is your place.
One of my favorite breweries in Kamloops. Great patio, delicious beer and food.
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Bright Eye Brewing
292 Tranquille RdOne of my favorite breweries in Kamloops. Great patio, delicious beer and food.
Spice Indian Cuisine
700 Tranquille RdHands down best Indian food in Kamloops.
The best donair’s and falafel. Locally owned and operated. Hint: try the sweet sauce ;)
Klasske's Bistro
301 Victoria StreetThe best donair’s and falafel. Locally owned and operated. Hint: try the sweet sauce ;)
Amazing beer, great atmosphere. Absolutely love this place!
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Red Collar Brewing Co.
355 Lansdowne StAmazing beer, great atmosphere. Absolutely love this place!
Peter's Pasta
149 Victoria StFamily-owned Italian style pasta.
Delicious breakfast and lunch with super unique dishes. I love the Cranberry French Toast or Budah Bowl. A true Kamloops favorite.
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Hello Toast
428 Victoria StDelicious breakfast and lunch with super unique dishes. I love the Cranberry French Toast or Budah Bowl. A true Kamloops favorite.
Beach & Parks
Looking for a place to sit back, relax and soak up the sun? Pioneer Park is your place. It has a nice mix between shaded grass hills and sandy beach area. The one special thing about Pioneer is there are always lots of doggos running around. Note: Make sure to keep alcoholic drinks in unmarked water bottles as police patrol this beach regularly.
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Pioneer Park
Looking for a place to sit back, relax and soak up the sun? Pioneer Park is your place. It has a nice mix between shaded grass hills and sandy beach area. The one special thing about Pioneer is there are always lots of doggos running around. Note: Make sure to keep alcoholic drinks in unmarked water bottles as police patrol this beach regularly.
McArther Island Park & Event Centre is just a short 10 min walk from the Happyvale Guesthouse. Bring a picnic, kick the ball around, stroll through the butterfly gardens or partake in one many events taking place at the Event Centre.
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McArthur Island Park
1655 Island PkwyMcArther Island Park & Event Centre is just a short 10 min walk from the Happyvale Guesthouse. Bring a picnic, kick the ball around, stroll through the butterfly gardens or partake in one many events taking place at the Event Centre.
Paul Lake has a variety of recreational opportunities. You can enjoy your day relaxing on the beach at the provincial park which has lots of treed areas to provide relief from the sun, and a roped swim area makes it perfect for getting in the water. The lake offers great canoeing and kayaking opportunities, including the opportunity to paddle alongside a soaring 900m cliff face.
Looking for a break from the water? Embark on the 1 hour hike to the top of Gibraltar Rock.
Paul Lake Provincial Park offers something for everyone. While the main beach area can be extremely busy on a hot summer day, it doesn’t take much to find your own little piece of the park, making it a worthwhile stop on any summer trip.
Paul Lake
Paul Lake has a variety of recreational opportunities. You can enjoy your day relaxing on the beach at the provincial park which has lots of treed areas to provide relief from the sun, and a roped swim area makes it perfect for getting in the water. The lake offers great canoeing and kayaking opportunities, including the opportunity to paddle alongside a soaring 900m cliff face.
Looking for a break from the water? Embark on the 1 hour hike to the top of Gibraltar Rock.
Paul Lake Provincial Park offers something for everyone. While the main beach area can be extremely busy on a hot summer day, it doesn’t take much to find your own little piece of the park, making it a worthwhile stop on any summer trip.
Things to do
Stay in Kamloops, ski at Sun Peaks Resort located just 45 minutes north of Kamloops. With 4,270 acres of skiable terrain across three mountain peaks, Sun Peaks Resort is Canada’s second-largest ski area.
Skiing is not all that Sun Peaks has to offer. During the Summer months have fun shredding laps in the bike park or go explore the backcountry on one of many beautiful hikes.
Relax after your busy day at one of many bars and restaurants located at the base of the mountain. All of this makes Kamloops is the perfect home base for your Sun Peaks adventure.
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Sun Peaks Resort
1280 Alpine RoadStay in Kamloops, ski at Sun Peaks Resort located just 45 minutes north of Kamloops. With 4,270 acres of skiable terrain across three mountain peaks, Sun Peaks Resort is Canada’s second-largest ski area.
Skiing is not all that Sun Peaks has to offer. During the Summer months have fun shredding laps in the bike park or go explore the backcountry on one of many beautiful hikes.
Relax after your busy day at one of many bars and restaurants located at the base of the mountain. All of this makes Kamloops is the perfect home base for your Sun Peaks adventure.
Harper Mountain is one of the hidden secrets of the Thompson Okanagan region of British Columbia.
This family-friendly Harper Mountain ski hill in Kamloops offers great Okanagan Powder for downhill skiers and snowboarders, as well as tubing, night skiing, cross country trails and snowboarding – all at affordable prices.
Harper Mountain offers affordable day rates and season passes, and weekday specials are available during part of the season. Harper Mountain offers rental equipment for downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding.
In the summer months Harper Mountain offers a large variety of mountain bike trails and beautiful hikes.
Harper Mountain is located 10 miles (16 km) east of Kamloops in the High Country. Head north out of Kamloops on the Yellowhead Highway 5. Go east on Paul Lake Road to Harper Mountain Road.
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Harper Mountain Ski and Snowboard
Harper Mountain is one of the hidden secrets of the Thompson Okanagan region of British Columbia.
This family-friendly Harper Mountain ski hill in Kamloops offers great Okanagan Powder for downhill skiers and snowboarders, as well as tubing, night skiing, cross country trails and snowboarding – all at affordable prices.
Harper Mountain offers affordable day rates and season passes, and weekday specials are available during part of the season. Harper Mountain offers rental equipment for downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding.
In the summer months Harper Mountain offers a large variety of mountain bike trails and beautiful hikes.
Harper Mountain is located 10 miles (16 km) east of Kamloops in the High Country. Head north out of Kamloops on the Yellowhead Highway 5. Go east on Paul Lake Road to Harper Mountain Road.
Swimming pools, hot tubs, sauna, basketball courts, gym, indoor and outdoor track, event centre and more!
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Tournament Capital Centre (TCC)
910 McGill RdSwimming pools, hot tubs, sauna, basketball courts, gym, indoor and outdoor track, event centre and more!
World famous mountain bike park within the city of Kamloops! Dirt jumps and downhill trains for all levels of riding. You can catch a ride with Dylan the owner of Mostly Mental Shuttles service for just a couple dollars.
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Kamloops Bike Ranch
1105 Highland RdWorld famous mountain bike park within the city of Kamloops! Dirt jumps and downhill trains for all levels of riding. You can catch a ride with Dylan the owner of Mostly Mental Shuttles service for just a couple dollars.
The BC Wildlife Park is home to nearly 200 animals and 65 different species, all native to British Columbia including cougars, grizzly bears, arctic wolves, reptiles, birds of prey and the only Spirit Bear in human care in the world.
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BC Wildlife Park
9077 Dallas DrThe BC Wildlife Park is home to nearly 200 animals and 65 different species, all native to British Columbia including cougars, grizzly bears, arctic wolves, reptiles, birds of prey and the only Spirit Bear in human care in the world.
Grab a coffee and browse local products with most vendors from within 100km of Kamloops. Vendors include locally grown products, prepared food artisans, and home-based businesses.
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Kamloops Regional Farmers' Market
245 St Paul StGrab a coffee and browse local products with most vendors from within 100km of Kamloops. Vendors include locally grown products, prepared food artisans, and home-based businesses.
Get ready for a thrilling adventure of zip lining past canyon walls and over Chase Canyon falls. Keep an eye out for local bighorn sheep scaling the walls.
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Treetop Flyers
305 Brooke DrGet ready for a thrilling adventure of zip lining past canyon walls and over Chase Canyon falls. Keep an eye out for local bighorn sheep scaling the walls.
Explore unique artwork and exhibitions at the Kamloops Art Gallery, or sign up for a Kids Camp during the summer months. There is free admission to the KAG on Thursdays sponsored by BCLC.
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Kamloops Art Gallery
465 Victoria StExplore unique artwork and exhibitions at the Kamloops Art Gallery, or sign up for a Kids Camp during the summer months. There is free admission to the KAG on Thursdays sponsored by BCLC.
Sign up for a class or drop in and choose from a menu of art-related activities. Prices range from $1.50 - $18.50 per activity.
Kamloops Art Party
177 Tranquille RoadSign up for a class or drop in and choose from a menu of art-related activities. Prices range from $1.50 - $18.50 per activity.
Hikes
The Battle Bluff Trail starts in the Dewdrop Range, a protected grasslands area west of Kamloops overlooking Kamloops Lake. The trail climbs over some low hills, then drops to a lower open bench before climbing a rocky bluff to a viewpoint over the lake. The moderate-level trail is a 4.8 km return hike. The viewpoint on top of Battle Bluff is the featured spot of the route, but while hiking the trail, watch for bighorn sheep, deer, coyotes, hawks, and eagles.
The road to the Dewdrop Range is a 20 minute drive from the Kamloops North. The parking area and trailhead is on the left at a Parks BC sign.
Website for detailed directions: https://hikekamloops.ca/battle-bluff/
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Battle Bluffs
The Battle Bluff Trail starts in the Dewdrop Range, a protected grasslands area west of Kamloops overlooking Kamloops Lake. The trail climbs over some low hills, then drops to a lower open bench before climbing a rocky bluff to a viewpoint over the lake. The moderate-level trail is a 4.8 km return hike. The viewpoint on top of Battle Bluff is the featured spot of the route, but while hiking the trail, watch for bighorn sheep, deer, coyotes, hawks, and eagles.
The road to the Dewdrop Range is a 20 minute drive from the Kamloops North. The parking area and trailhead is on the left at a Parks BC sign.
Website for detailed directions: https://hikekamloops.ca/battle-bluff/
The lava cliffs of Red Plateau rise 2000 feet above the Dewdrop Range. From the trailhead, the route approaches the bottom of the cliffs then winds up a gully and onto a ridge which brings hikers to the rim of the escarpment. The trail continues west along the tops of the cliffs with open views to the east, south, and west. There are several good viewpoints on the way up, but if the goal is to have lunch on the top, the hike is 4 km up. Since the trail continues west for a few more kilometers you can pick your turn-around point, retracing your steps down the slopes to the start.
The road to the trails the same as the one to Battle Bluff. The trailhead is 800m east of the trail to Battle Bluff on the north side of the road.
Website for detailed directions: https://hikekamloops.ca/dewdrop-trail/
Dewdrop Trail
Dewdrop TrailThe lava cliffs of Red Plateau rise 2000 feet above the Dewdrop Range. From the trailhead, the route approaches the bottom of the cliffs then winds up a gully and onto a ridge which brings hikers to the rim of the escarpment. The trail continues west along the tops of the cliffs with open views to the east, south, and west. There are several good viewpoints on the way up, but if the goal is to have lunch on the top, the hike is 4 km up. Since the trail continues west for a few more kilometers you can pick your turn-around point, retracing your steps down the slopes to the start.
The road to the trails the same as the one to Battle Bluff. The trailhead is 800m east of the trail to Battle Bluff on the north side of the road.
Website for detailed directions: https://hikekamloops.ca/dewdrop-trail/
Highlight: The steep climb is rewarded with stunning views and cool caves that have old tribal paintings on the walls. This is by far one of the coolest hikes in Kamloops and not very well known even to most locals.
The trail is located 30 min away from Kamloops near the community of Savona. The trail head starts with a flat single track winding through the trees. The trail quickly turns loose and steep as you climb your way to the top of the bluff. I recommend bringing good foot wear and water.
Website for detailed directions: https://hikekamloops.ca/savona-caves/
Savona Caves Trailhead
Highlight: The steep climb is rewarded with stunning views and cool caves that have old tribal paintings on the walls. This is by far one of the coolest hikes in Kamloops and not very well known even to most locals.
The trail is located 30 min away from Kamloops near the community of Savona. The trail head starts with a flat single track winding through the trees. The trail quickly turns loose and steep as you climb your way to the top of the bluff. I recommend bringing good foot wear and water.
Website for detailed directions: https://hikekamloops.ca/savona-caves/
Peterson Creek Nature Park is situated in the heart of the city along a natural creek corridor. The park encompasses almost 100 hectares and features over 10km of trails. Trails vary in difficulty, largely influenced by elevation change, and offers trails for every skill level. Peterson Creek is widely used during the summer months, is off-leash dog-friendly, and features a remarkable view of the downtown core.
Website for detailed directions: https://hikekamloops.ca/peterson-creek-park/
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Peterson Creek Park
1440 Glenfair DrPeterson Creek Nature Park is situated in the heart of the city along a natural creek corridor. The park encompasses almost 100 hectares and features over 10km of trails. Trails vary in difficulty, largely influenced by elevation change, and offers trails for every skill level. Peterson Creek is widely used during the summer months, is off-leash dog-friendly, and features a remarkable view of the downtown core.
Website for detailed directions: https://hikekamloops.ca/peterson-creek-park/
Located in the Lac du Bois Grasslands 40 minutes from downtown Kamloops, explore the interpretive trail that loops around Isobel Lake. The 3km low mobility trail offers rest benches, picnic tables, and fully accessible outhouses and docks so that everyone - including those in strollers or wheelchairs - can enjoy the trail.
Website for detailed directions: https://hikekamloops.ca/isobel-lake/
Isobel Lake
Located in the Lac du Bois Grasslands 40 minutes from downtown Kamloops, explore the interpretive trail that loops around Isobel Lake. The 3km low mobility trail offers rest benches, picnic tables, and fully accessible outhouses and docks so that everyone - including those in strollers or wheelchairs - can enjoy the trail.
Website for detailed directions: https://hikekamloops.ca/isobel-lake/
Travel
Kamloops flygplats
3035 Airport RdKamloops airport