Home away from home for family gatherings


Ever wanted to get your whole family together for a special occasion only to realize that nobody had a house big enough to fit in all the guests? A Kamloops, BC, inn just might have a solution to that problem.

Located on the property of the four-star South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre (some, especially visitors from the US, know it as South Forks), The Manor House features privacy and comfort with all the conveniences of a fully equipped house with room enough for 26 guests. The house includes seven guest rooms, furnished patios, a fully equipped kitchen and dining area big enough to accommodate the whole crew, family room with fireplace and TV, an outdoor barbeque and hot tub. On-site catering is also available for those not wishing to cook for themselves or not wanting to visit the fine dining room located in the main building.

Manor House guests can enjoy all the amenities of the Inn & Conference Centre, too, including a seasonal, heated outdoor pool, fitness centre and activities including mountain biking, hiking, badminton, and volleyball. Golf is literally steps away. Those who prefer to horse around will want to head to the Equestrian Centre to visit the horses or inquire about trail rides.

Mature family members will appreciate the fact that the Manor House offers facilities all on the main floor, along with most of the bedrooms. (Two upstairs bedrooms offer outside balconies with full river views.)

Be sure to ask about the seniors’ discount.

The South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre is located at 3438 Shuswap Road, Kamloops. It’s just 15 minutes east of Kamloops (off Highway #1 on the South Thompson River), 4 hours from Vancouver, 6 hours from Seattle, and 5 hours from Jasper.

For more information, log onto the South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre website at www.stigr.com