As a result of the railway construction, a small But thanks to the effors of those who village grew on the south shore of the Thompson and understand the importance of preserving our heritage, when the C.P.R. was completed three years later, the many of our stunning old architecture has been restored community mushroomed, with hotels, stores, churches, and perserved for future generations to enjoy. schools and a hospital. In 1893, the population of about The attached brochure produced by the city 500 decided to incorporate as a City. Kamloops has gives people a brief history of our amazing city through since grown to a polpulation of nearly 100,000 people some of these buildings. Use it as a guide to step back and over the years new buildings have replaced the old. in time and learn about Kamloops history.
As a result of the railway construction, a small village grew on the south shore of the Thompson and when the C.P.R. was completed three years later, the community mushroomed, with hotels, stores, churches, schools and a hospital. In 1893, the population of about 500 decided to incorporate as a City. Kamloops has since grown to a polpulation of nearly 100,000 people and over the years new buildings have replaced the old. But thanks to the effors of those who understand the importance of preserving our heritage, many of our stunning old architecture has been restored and perserved for future generations to enjoy. The attached brochure produced by the city gives people a brief history of our amazing city through some of these buildings. Use it as a guide to step back in time and learn about Kamloops history.