Apres Golf in Kamloops

Kamloops is being touted as Canada’s hottest new golf destination, and little wonder with 13 remarkable courses to choose from, including three new championship courses opened in 2007; Talking Rock, Canoe Creek and Tobiano which was named best new Golf Course in Canada for 2008. In fact, nowhere else in British Columbia is the terrain more suitable for golf than Kamloops with its semi-arid climate. Golfers will experience the exceptional geographic landscape featuring desert, river shore, grasslands, alpine and pine forest courses all within a short drive of one another. But it’s now the après golf activities that golfers who visit Kamloops are raving about.
 

 
When the clubs are packed away for the day, golfers can head out for a night on the town. All the customary sports bars and pubs are close at hand in any area of the city, but it’s the diversity of restaurants which really has people talking. Kamloops’ north shore and the downtown core are the ultimate destinations for ethnic food eateries, each taking patrons’ taste buds on a journey to various parts of the world. Restaurants specializing in Thai, Greek, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Italian, and Mexican are readily available with unique décor and menus for a great meal.
 
After the desire for food and drink have been taken care of, the night life in the city is incredible, sure to make any golfer think twice about how early tomorrow’s tee time is booked. Clubs like the Blue Grotto or the Commodore feature live music or, head out for some mechanical bull riding and line dancing at Cactus Jacks Saloon. The casino is a popular stop with all the customary games and slots as are the sports pubs when the big games are on. During the day, a stop at North America’s only ginseng spa is a must do activity plus, mountain biking, rock climbing and various water sport activities are readily available for those looking to get out and play some more.
 
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 4 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.
 
Pack up the clubs and the desire for adventure and make Kamloops a part of your plans for some exceptional golf AND après golf activities this year. Visit www.golfbritishcolumbia.org to find Kamloops golf packages and come let loose and just play.