Thompson-Nicola Regional District

A scenic region in the interior of British Columbia, where the waterfalls of Wells Gray and the ski slopes of Sun Peaks are the two main highlights.

Thompson-Nicola Regional District is located in the south-central interior of British Columbia, transitioning from the semi-arid grasslands around Kamloops northward to forested mountains. Wells Gray Provincial Park in the north is a kingdom of waterfalls, with Helmcken Falls, Dawson Falls, Moul Falls, and Clearwater Lake being the most famous. Bailey's Chute offers salmon run viewing in early autumn, and the Trophy Mountain meadows burst with wild flowers in summer. Sun Peaks is a renowned ski resort, and near Kamloops, you can find the BC Wildlife Park and Lac Du Bois Grasslands Protected Area. Summer and autumn are ideal for waterfalls and hiking, while winter is perfect for skiing. The main gateway is Kamloops Airport, and Highway 5 runs north-south through the district.

Destinations

• Kamloops & Sun Peaks
• Wells Gray Provincial Park (Clearwater)

Itineraries

• BC & Canadian Rockies Grand Loop – A round-trip loop from Vancouver, passing through Whistler, Wells Gray, Jasper, Banff, and wine country.
• First Passage to the West Rockies Sightseeing Rail – Take a daytime sightseeing train from Vancouver to Lake Louise, then transfer to Banff and Calgary.