June 22, 2009 Kamloops Economic Podcasts Now Available
June 2, 2009 VK Welcomes New Board Executive
May 5, 2009 Absorbent Products Wins Mining & Substanability Award
April 24, 2009 Provincial Wildfire Coordination Makes Kamloops it's New Home
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Incorporated in 1893, the City of Kamloops is the metropolitan and shopping hub of the Thompson, Nicola, and Shuswap economic district. Kamloops is situated in the heart of British Columbia's Southern Interior nestled is a lush scenic valley at the confluence of the North Thompson River and South Thompson River.
Kamloops is the third largest city by population and economic prosperity in British Columbia outside the Lower Mainland with about 85,000 people residing within its municipal boundaries. Kamloops covers 373 square kilometers (144 square miles). According to recent census data, more than 119,000 live in the Thompson Nicola Regional District.
Kamloops is the transportation hub of B.C.'s southern interior. The city is located at the intersection of B.C.'s four major highways and Canada's two main railways where 10 million passengers' vehicles and transport trucks pass by every year.
Excellent highway and rail connections as well as pan-western and international air-service link Kamloops to provincial, national and global markets.
City of Kamloops Official website for the City of Kamloops.
