Stories and Legends About Kamloops, British Columbia

Helmcken Falls, Wells Gray ParkKamloops has an incredible history. From the Strangest Newspaper in the World and the King of Kamloops to the Legend of the Balancing Rock and the Centre of the Universe, the history of Kamloops is full of colourful characters and exciting stories.

Here are some of the most interesting stories and legends visitors to Kamloops will enjoy:

| The Legend of Balancing Rock - a place that can still be visited today

| Centre of the Universe - seriously ... some Buddhist monks believe this location IS the Centre of the Universe

| The Strangest Newspaper in the World - can you say Kamloops Wawa?

| The King of Kamloops - he wasn't a "real" king, but a pretty important guy

Gold was found in the Kamloops area.

| How to Start A Colony - all it takes are two pickle jars of gold

| The Sister Steamers - these were hard working gals

| A Rose Among the Overlanders - read about the first white woman born in Kamloops

| The Ghost of Walhachin - looking for a good ghost story... Boo!

| The Remittance Men - a story of award winning Orchards that never were.

| Lights, Camera ... Kamloops - from Jennifer Lopez to Harrison Ford, Kamloops has been the set of many movies, even as early as the 1900's.

| Albert - The Ghost of the Sagebrush Theatre - the scariest season ticket holder's legend.