Live, Work and Play in Kamloops – Invest in our City

Kamloops is strategically located at the intersection of Western Canada’s four major highways: the Coquihalla (Highway 5), TransCanada (Highway 1), Yellowhead (Highway 5), and Highway 97; is serviced by both national railways, is the meeting location of the South and North Thompson Rivers and home to the Kamloops Airport. The city has a growing population of 90,280 within the city, and 132,663 including the city and regional district. Kamloops is home to Canada’s most comprehensive university, Thompson Rivers University, is Canada’s Tournament Capital and has a lifestyle like no other with 82 parks, over 200 lakes within an hour’s drive, close access to two ski hills and 13 diverse golf courses.

As a part of the Kamloops community, we at Venture Kamloops believe our mission starts with the support of local businesses. We make it our goal to give every business in Kamloops, large or small, the best chance to succeed. Whether it’s mentorship for a new entrepreneur, or guidance and research for an existing business, Venture Kamloops has the resources to guide the business owner through the opportunities and obstacles that are inevitable to any business. We think of ourselves as a partner in business and view the success of Kamloops businesses as ours too.

If you have any questions, require further research or information, we encourage you to contact our Venture Kamloops team for assistance. We also encourage you to make use of our Report Builder which will provide you with the customized information you want based on your specific requirements.

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DBIK – Community Facts (Business) – February 2024
DBIK – Community Facts (Residential) - February 2024