Kamloops

The start of the city of Kamloops date back to the Secwepemc (Shuswap) nation of the Interior Salish language group, who were actually the first residents of the place. The very first European explorers arrived during the year 1811, when David Stuart came from Fort Astoria. The word "Kamloops" is the anglicized translation of the Shuswap word, "Tk'emlups," which translates to "meeting of the waters." One more possible origin of the name comes from the French "Camp des loups" which translates to 'Camp of Wolves', likely spoken by fur traders.

For the many Kamloops inhabitants, the BC Festival of the Arts Legacy Fund helps to assist the numerous fields of interdisciplinary arts, media, literary, visual, and performing arts in their competition, development, and presentation. This is carried out to be able to develop an atmosphere for the cultural growth of underprivileged kids amongst the ages of 5 to 18 years. Community Art Grants are funds provided to aid non-profit organizations with projects which are connected to arts and arts awareness promotions in the city. The Chamber Musicians of the city of Kamloops are a network of chamber musicians and supporters of chamber music in British Columbia (Kamloops). The Kamloops Arts Council helps artists, particularly the talented ones. It organizes the following activities: Children's Art festival, Art in the Park, North Shore Artwalk, Downtown Artwalk, Lumiere Parade, Main Gallery, Extension Gallery, Wilson House Gallery, The Body Beautiful: Art Redefined, and Author's Showcase. It even provides: Kamloops Arts Council Main Gallery, The Wilson House Gallery or The Extension Gallery for exhibitions by local artists, Arts Council Grants for art groups and individuals, and High School Scholarships (Julia Appley Mitra Youth Scholarship). The Western Canada Theatre was incorporated during the year 1975, and assists in the growth of performers through relying on artists of all disciplines from outside the city of Kamloops. It produces a professional five play main stage season, a two play second stage series, and hosts one to two alternative pieces through the season also.

The Tournament Capital of Canada initiative is a $37 million investment of the place. It is the premiere centre for national or international competitions, tournaments, and various first class facilities. The Kamloops Skatepark is a concrete paradise over 2,000 square meters. Four foot quarterpipes are in the upper decks in order to help increase the skater's speed and flow, and various obstacles in the park would make the activity more difficult than ever. The Kamloops Bike Riders Association, the City of Kamloops' Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department has already finished the initial phase of the Kamloops Bike Park, which is referred to as: "The Kamloops Bike Ranch." The ranch is twenty six hectares, and is located between Valleyview and Juniper Ridge. In addition, the city of Kamloops has a dog sharing park. This area is likewise shared by cyclists, families, walkers, skiers, bird watchers, and joggers. Water parks even abound within the place. Anybody can choose from the Albert McGowan Park, McDonald Park, Riverside Park or Prince Charles Park.

The city is the economic center of the North Thompson region. The residents here are able to take full advantage of living large and paying less. In order to assist entrepreneurs start or expand their businesses, Venture Kamloops assists many residents. Construction within Kamloops has hit its peak over the last 10 years, with a few of its existing residential projects totaling over $2 billion.