Kamloops, British Columbia

Kamloops is a city in central British Columbia, Canada at the confluence of the two branches of the Thompson River. It is the seat of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District. Kamloops is also the "Tournament Capital of Canada".

History

Industry

Major Kamloops-area industries include primary resource processing (pulp mill, copper mine, ranching) as well as tertiary services (provincial lottery headquarters). Kamloops is also a transportation hub for the region, with three major highways, and a semi-international airport.

Climate

While situated in an arid, almost desert-like valley, Kamloops winters are generally mild with an occasional cold snap. Snow is common from December to March. On the other hand, summers in Kamloops can be quite hot. Temperatures of above 40'C have been recorded.

Demographics

(according to Statistics Canada 2001 census)
Population: 77,281.
Growth Rate (1996-2001): 1.2%
Total Private Dwellings: 32,076
Area: 297.57 km2
Density: 259.7 people per km2

Mayor

Mel G. Rothenburger

Educational Facilities

Kamloops is home to Thompson Rivers University, an undergraduate degree-granting university with satallite campuses in Clearwater, Barriere, Chase, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Cache Creek, Ashcroft and Lillooet. They also have an open learning division.

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