Kamloops

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Introducing Kamloops

If you’ve opted to follow Hwy 1 to the east to the Rockies and Banff, Kamloops makes a useful break in the journey. Motels abound and there’s a compact historic center. Historically, the Shuswap First Nation found the many rivers and lakes useful for transportation and salmon fishing. Traders set up camp for fur hunting in 1811.

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Last updated: Sep 24, 2008

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  1. Satchie avatar
    RE: Potential move to BC

    by Satchie 02 September 2011

    I wouldn't rule out Kamloops or Kelowna, I just don't know much about them. They both have universities and that really changes a town.…
  2. alikatz1970 avatar
    RE: Potential move to BC

    by alikatz1970 02 September 2011

    Thanks, Satchie! I'm originally from the Chicago area, so snow, cold and heat aren't anything new to me. Probably the only thing I'm…
  3. bc_steve avatar
    Re: Potential move to BC

    by bc_steve 02 September 2011

    there are a lot of young people in Victoria, I think you would be happy there. Nelson or elsewhere in the Kootenays you'd probably like.…

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