Kenna Cartwright Nature Park
One of Canada's largest urban nature parks, with more than 40 km of trails leading to the top of Timmerman Peak for views over the Kamloops valley.
Kenna Cartwright Nature Park lies on the west side of the city. It covers about 800 hectares and is the largest urban park in British Columbia. The landscape is typical interior dry grassland with sparse pine forest. More than 40 km of trails suit hiking and mountain biking, and the most popular destination is the viewpoint at the top of Timmerman Peak, which overlooks downtown Kamloops, the Thompson River and the surrounding dry, yellow hills. The round trip takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. In spring the park is covered in wildflowers, and deer and ground squirrels are common. Summers are hot with little shade, so bring plenty of water. The park may be closed temporarily during wildfire season. Admission is free.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Riverside Park
- Kamloops Museum & Archives
- Peterson Creek Nature Park
- Secwépemc Museum & Heritage Park
- Lac du Bois Grasslands Protected Area
- Lac Le Jeune Provincial Park
- Paul Lake Provincial Park
- Kamloops Lake