Kamloops has quickly made its move into the minds of golfers throughout the world as the premier golf destination in Canada, and little wonder with the 13 remarkable courses to choose from, including three new championship courses newly opened in 2007; Talking Rock, Canoe Creek and Tobiano which was named best new Golf Course in Canada for 2008. In fact, many are calling Kamloops Canada’s hottest new golf destination. And it’s apparent why, considering that nowhere else in British Columbia is the terrain more suitable for golf than Kamloops with its semi-arid climate.
In fact, not only are the courses diverse and exceptional, but the après golf activities are as well. As BC’s Friendliest City, the area is a top pick for golfers who appreciate great golf accented by the culture of warm, welcoming people. The vibrant downtown plays host to a variety of restaurants from fine dining and ethnic eateries to trendy bistros and a plethora of coffee shops. The nightlife citywide is impressive and sure to make any golfer think twice about how early tomorrow’s tee time is booked. The casino has all the customary games and slots and is a popular stop, as are the sports pubs when the big games are on.
Getting to the city is easy with four major highways all meeting in Kamloops, plus a busy airport serviced by four air carriers. Driving to Kamloops from Vancouver takes just under 3 hours and approximately 5 hours from Seattle and is an easy city to get around in. And for accommodations, golfers can choose from a host of hotels, motels or inns to suit style and budget.
Combining the exceptional geographic landscape featuring desert, river shore, grasslands, alpine and pine forest courses all within a short drive of one another with includible opportunities for fun, Kamloops is the best place to let loose and just play. Visit www.golfbritishcolumbia.org to find Kamloops golf packages.
