Located on Kamloops’ North Shore, Thompson Landing on Royal is perfectly situated in a vibrant neighbourhood that promises to enhance and elevate your family's lifestyle. With an array of factors contributing to the North Shore's exciting potential, ranging from unique dining options, exciting outdoor and indoor activities for the whole family, to excellent local schools, it's the perfect place for families to thrive and grow together.
Explore the Outdoors
McDonald Park is a family favourite for those residing in the local vicinity. The park welcomes furry friends and boasts a delightful water spray park for the little ones. Additionally, families can enjoy the well-maintained playground and use the convenient picnic tables for a lovely outdoor meal. Sports enthusiasts can take advantage of the park's tennis and pickleball courts for some friendly competition. During the summer, the park comes alive with a small bandshell and their own 'Music in the Park', providing a perfect opportunity for families to relax and enjoy live music in a beautiful outdoor setting.
McArthur Island Park is the perfect destination to enjoy a leisurely walk with scenic views, engage in cycling, or go for a run. As part of the Rivers Trail, it offers either 3.1km or 2.3km loop options. You can also see diverse wildlife, including marmots, ducks, geese, and the occasional deer. McArthur Island is also home to world-class sports fields and hosts numerous tournaments throughout the year. Additionally, you can enjoy a free 18-hole mini-golf course or bring your discs for an 18-hole disc golf game.
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Local Spots
Discover a diverse culinary experience and please everyone's taste buds in your family. Located steps away from Thompson Landing, Yew Street Food Hall features a variety of unique, locally-owned restaurants, contributing to the selection of fresh and local food in the heart of the North Shore. This vibrant location houses ten different food and drink vendors, offering a range of artisanal and niche restaurant concepts in one enjoyable and fresh setting.
If you are looking for a sweet treat, look no further than the charming Ice Cream Social, a family-owned and operated ice cream parlour at 388 Tranquille Road on the North Shore. They offer a variety of flavours to suit everyone in your family.
The Stir is all about supporting the local community. This food hub helps local people access, grow, create, and market local food. The organization offers facility rentals, business mentorship, and support to assist local food entrepreneurs. Additionally, it provides outdoor event space rentals and hosts various exciting events in the city.
Schooling and After School Activities
On the North Shore, a range of educational institutions cater to students of all ages. Among these are NorKam Secondary School, Arthur Hatton Elementary, A E Perry Elementary, and Brocklehurst Middle School.
Additionally, local businesses like Kamloops Art Party (KAP) welcome people of any age to unleash their inner child and creativity. Whether you're hosting an art party for your family, looking for youth art classes after school, celebrating birthdays, or enjoying a date, KAP has you covered!
Carly Schmidt, owner and founder of KAP, started the company about eight years ago. Recently, she celebrated the business’ 3rd anniversary at its current location on the North Shore’s Tranquille Corridor.
“I wanted to go somewhere that was developing so that I could help be a part of uplifting,” she explained. “Working with the North Shore Business Improvement Association (NSBIA) has also been incredible. The number of plans that between the NSBIA and business owners being passionate about our area, the amount of development, the amount of safety, the amount of everything that's happened and is incoming, truly makes it a great spot to be in.”
Describing KAP’s services, she added that the business “is set up like a restaurant, but instead of food, it's art supplies. As people come in, they look through the variety of options, including ceramic painting, acrylics, pottery, and more, and they decide what they want to do. This system allows everyone to skill-share and sit together for a great time.”
Schmidt is excited to have a new development like Thompson Landing on Royal in the neighbourhood, adding that it will create more opportunities for your families and help spread joy around the community.
Without a doubt, Thompson Landing on Royal 's neighbourhood is family-friendly community bustling with vibrant and delightful dining options, exciting activities, excellent local schools, and after-school programs, making it an ideal place for families be in.
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