Communities in Bloom
33rd Annual Beautify Kamloops
The 33rd Annual Beautify Kamloops program is now accepting nominations. If you have a beautiful yard, or know
of someone who does, download a nomination form and choose from several categories.
Stop and smell the flowers.
When you travel the VIA Rail Garden Route, you’re opening yourself up to the most astonishing flower gardens and the enthusiasm of Canadian gardening addicts.
From Victoria to Halifax, the Garden Route is an invitation to discover 18 magnificent gardens and 27 Communities in Bloom, all winners of the prestigious 5-Bloom
award. Green-thumb travellers will enjoy the special horticultural attractions and activities. And everyone will delight in the spectacular displays of countless
thriving blooms. Find out more at each garden location.
Apply for a Neighbourhood Beautification Grant
City of Kamloops, BC ~ Winner of the 55,001 to 150,000 Population Category
5 Blooms
Special Mention: McArthur Island Park and Sports Facilities
See Award Certificate
See Final Evaluation Report
The City of Kamloops has won in the 55,001 to 150,000 population category of the 2009 National Edition of Communities in Bloom, receiving a 5 Bloom rating and a special mention for the McArthur Island Park and Sports Facilities.
Kamloops has proclaimed itself Canada's Tournament Capital, and it certainly lives up to these expectations. Not only are the facilities first class, their setting is spectacular. In particular, one sports complex is McArthur Island with its new baseball stadium, its Olympic ice surface and facility, numerous soccer pitches and ball diamonds. In the development of this park, significant environmental considerations were addressed through sound water management, energy efficiencies for its sports operations and LEEDS certification for its building construction.
Communities in Bloom is a national organization dedicated to the promotion of green spaces in urban settings.
Within the actual context of climate changes and environmental concerns, communities involved in the Communities in Bloom program can be proud of their efforts, which provide real and meaningful environmental solutions and benefit all of society.
For more information:
Gay Pooler
P. 250-372-3242
F. 250-372-3220
E. gpooler@kcbia.com; jen@freshbrand.ca;
scook@kamloops.ca
Contact
Parks Operations
955 Concordia Way
Phone 250 828 3551
email parks@kamloops.ca
Note: All correspondence is entered into our system, and will be dealt with in due process. Please allow several working days for a response. Thank you.
Parks Overview Bike Ranch City Parks Dog Friendly Parks Kamloops Community Forest Kamloops Skatepark Kenna Cartwright Park McArthur Island Park McDonald Park Project Peterson Creek Park Riverside Park Water Parks Gardens Communities In Bloom Pesticide Reduction Rose Garden Uji Gardens Xeriscape Demonstration Garden Trails Kenna Cartwright Park Peterson Creek Park Rivers Trail
Photo Credit: City of Kamloops
