Where Fairways Meet Fall
There is a particular kind of magic that settles over Kamloops in the fall. Mornings arrive crisp and clear, the surrounding hills take on warmer shades of gold, and the bright Interior sun quickly takes the edge off the cool morning air. On the golf course, the pace feels a little slower and the landscapes a little bigger. The busy days of summer begin to fade, leaving behind beautiful playing conditions and plenty of space to settle in and enjoy the round.
For destination golfers, this is one of the best times of year to experience Kamloops. A fall getaway can mean a few days spent discovering distinctly different courses, from the dramatic bluffs and sweeping Kamloops Lake views of GreenTee Country Club Tobiano, to the forest and lakeside setting of Talking Rock Golf Course. Closer to the city, Eaglepoint Golf Resort, Bighorn Golf & Country Club and The Dunes at Kamloops each offer their own take on the region’s rugged landscape, while a trip into the mountains to Sun Peaks Golf Course adds an alpine round to the mix.
It means waking up to cool mornings before teeing off beneath blue skies, discovering a new landscape with each round and finishing the day with plenty more of Kamloops to explore.
Fall makes that especially true.
Make More of Your Fall Golf Getaway
A few rounds might be the reason for the trip, but there is plenty to fill the space between tee times. Pack a little extra gear, stay another night and add a few of these Kamloops experiences to the itinerary.
✓ Take a post-round dip
The warmth of summer often lingers into fall, and the lakes around Kamloops make an inviting place to end a day on the course. Head to Riverside Park Beach or Bruker Marina on Kamloops Lake, where you can cool off with a swim or take to the water with a rented paddleboard or kayak for a relaxed float as the afternoon light softens.
✓ Pack the fishing rod
Golf in the morning, fish in the afternoon. With hundreds of lakes throughout the region, there are plenty of opportunities to cast a line and enjoy a completely different pace after 18 holes.
✓ Hit the trails
Trade the golf cart for your hiking shoes or bike and explore the distinctive grasslands, hills and river valleys surrounding Kamloops. From relaxed walks to more adventurous outings, the trails offer another perspective on the landscapes you’ve been playing through.
✓ Taste something local
Raise a glass to a great round at a local winery or craft brewery, or explore the Kamloops Wine Trail, where nearby vineyards showcase the unique character of the Thompson Valley. Then discover more of the region through Kamloops restaurants, cafés and local producers. Fall is made for lingering a little longer around the table.
✓ Wander a farmers’ market
Slow down the morning before your next tee time with a visit to a local farmers’ market. Browse seasonal produce and locally made goods, meet some of the people behind them and take a little taste of Kamloops home with you.
✓ Stay for one more round
One of the advantages of a Kamloops golf getaway is the variety. Follow a round among Tobiano’s dramatic canyons with a day on the rolling riverfront landscape of The Dunes. Pair Eaglepoint or Bighorn with an afternoon exploring the city, or extend the trip farther afield for a round at Talking Rock or Sun Peaks. With so many different golf experiences within the region, another night means another course—and another side of Kamloops to discover.
Leave a Little Space Between Tee Times
A fall golf getaway to Kamloops doesn’t need to be packed with plans. Play a course you’ve been looking forward to—like Rivershore Golf Links or Kamloops Golf & Country Club. Discover another the next morning. Leave enough room between rounds to follow a trail, visit a winery, stop at a farmers’ market, cast a line or find a quiet lake beneath the afternoon sun.
Because the best golf getaways are rarely just about the golf, they’re about the places discovered between rounds, the meals and stories shared at the end of the day, and the feeling that comes from having nowhere else you need to be.
In Kamloops, fall gives you the space to experience all of it — and perhaps a reason to stay for one more round.
