Neighborhoods of Kamloops – Brocklehurst

June 18, 2025
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Neighborhoods of Kamloops – Brocklehurst

 

Here’s a vibrant snapshot of Brocklehurst (“ Brock”) — one of Kamloops’s most welcoming and family-friendly neighbourhoods!

 

🌳 What Makes Brocklehurst Unique

  • Geography & Climate
    Nestled north of the Thompson River and south of scenic Batchelor Heights, Brocklehurst enjoys one of Kamloops’s warmest microclimates — often 4 °C warmer than neighbouring Aberdeen
  • History & Character
    Named after early settler Ernest Brocklehurst, the area has roots as a fruit-farm community and once briefly existed as its own district (1971–1973). Historic grape and orchard trees still dot some of the large, quarter-acre lots
  • Homes & Layout
    Expect a mix of housing: single-family homes, duplexes, townhouses, and mobile-home parks. Many properties feature attractive flat yards ideal for gardening or entertaining

 

🎒 Local Schools

All are part of School District 73:

  • Brocklehurst Secondary School (grades 8–12):
    Serves as a key community pillar with academic counseling, sports, and extra-curriculars
  • Elementary:
    Kay Bingham, A.E. Perry, Parkcrest (reopening soon), George Hilliard, and others keep early learning close to home
  • Support programs
    Bridges Program and Twin Rivers Education Centre offer tailored learning support

 

🍽️ Dining & Nightlife

Local Favourites

  • Bamboo Inn

A longtime family-run Chinese-American casual dining spot on Tranquille Road—great for classic favorites and take-out.

  • Gyldi’s Pizza

A cozy local gem offering Greek-style, stone‑oven pizza in a laid-back setting.

  • Tobilicious Kitchen

A no-frills, quick-service eatery on Tranquille Rd—perfect for a satisfying, casual lunch or dinner.

  • Chopped Leaf

Ideal for healthy eaters—fresh bowls, salads, and protein-packed meals perfect for a light, nutritious bite.

  • Lotus Inn Restaurant

Large Cantonese buffet & combo meals with private‑room options—excellent for group dining or a hearty feast.

 

🏞️ Parks & Family Activities

  • Brocklehurst Park & Arena
    Central green space with playgrounds, ball fields, community events like Overlanders Day

L Adjacent Brocklehurst Arena (ice rink) and pool serve all ages

 

🚴‍♂️ Biking & Multi‑Use Paths

  • Rivers Trail

Spans Brocklehurst’s southern edge—great paved route for cyclists, families, dog walkers

  • McArthur Island Park

Features paved loops (3.1 km), plus nearby BMX, disc golf, skatepark, tennis, basketball, soccer

 

🏡 Community Hubs & Associations

  • Brocklehurst Community Hall Association

a long-standing organization (since ~1950) that hosts social gatherings, workshops, meetings, and local events

  • Brocklehurst Community Association

a hub for residents to share local happenings, cultural activities, and community info

 

🎭 Events & Festivals

  • NSBIA Overlanders Day

(usually in July at Brocklehurst Park) — a free, community-driven festival featuring food vendors, live entertainment, local vendors, kids' zones, races, dunk tanks and more

  • ParticipACTION Community Challenge

runs city-wide in June — while focused on fitness, it's a community celebration with neighbourhood challenges and local meet‑ups

 

🧓 Senior & Community Programs

  • The Brocklehurst Activity Centre

Offers social, educational, and cultural programming for seniors—film nights, guest speakers, & hobby groups

  • The neighboring Gemstone Care Centre also hosts events open to community visitors

 

🦊 Wildlife & Nature

  • Native animals include cougars, bears, wolves, and burrowing owls
  • Batchelor Hills and local marshes attract diverse birdlife; Bald Eagles, Osprey, Hawks, Grouse, Woodpecker’s, etc.
  • Bighorn sheep reside in the arid slopes of Lac du Bois Grasslands near Brocklehurst

 

💡 Fun Facts

  • Back in the day, German settlers farmed orchards in parts of Brock; some original schoolhouses and a cemetery even survive .
  • Some residents still harvest fruit from yard trees – cherries, plums, apples
  • The neighbourhood was once a small municipality before joining Kamloops in 1973

 

✅ In Summary

Brocklehurst strikes a wonderful balance — suburban comfort with vibrant activity. It offers excellent schools, laid-back eateries, and accessible parks. Families, singles, seniors — everyone finds their place. With easy access to wildlife, arts, and culture, it’s an easy neighbourhood to love.

Whether you're walking the tree-lined streets, enjoying Overlanders Day, McArthur Island, Brocklehurst feels like home.

 

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