Our story is one of First Nations people, pioneering spirits and a tenacity for getting things done.
The Barriere / Lower North Thompson Valley is where the badlands transform into lush ranchland, forests, and mountains. The rounded slopes of the Monashee Mountains watch over fields of alfalfa as ranchers ride the range. Adams Lake cradles the land and all its history, while the Adams River patiently waits for the sockeye to return each year. Hundreds of lakes, filled with the famous fighting Kamloops Trout, dot the valley, most only a short drive off the main highway. Drop your line from any dock or boat and you’re bound to get a nibble no matter what the time of year. Wild, rustic and irresistible is how visitors and locals describe the Lower North Thompson Valley. With a population of fewer than 7,000 people in an area of 1550 sq. km (600 sq mi) there’s plenty to explore between the towns and hamlets of the area.
Our story is one of First Nations people, pioneering spirits and a tenacity for getting things done. The folks here love life. You can see it in their smiles and if you have a moment, they’ll be sure to strike up a conversation with you at the local coffee shop or Farmers’ Market. They love to share a good fish story too!
Top Experiences for the Lower North Thompson:
Feel the exhilaration of White Water Rafting with Adams River Rafting, marvel at the Adams River Salmon Run, take geocaching to a whole new level on the Mantracker Trails, explore the trails on your mountain bike at Sun Peaks Bike Park, put on your cowboy hat and pull on your boots for the Fall Fair and Rodeo, explore the backcountry on horseback at Jandana Ranch, experience the First Nations culture at the Kamloopa Pow Wow, Simpcw Pow Wow and Dunn Lake Hatchery take the adventure of a lifetime, pick your lake from the fly/boat in Caverhill Lake to ice fishing at Knouff Lake , explore the untouched wilderness of Provincial Parks and Recreation Sites and Trails, make time for great family outdoor recreation in the Lower North Thompson.
