The confluence
The North and South Thompson rivers meet near the city centre, forming the Y shape that defines Kamloops on any map.
Minimalist map poster · Canada
50.6665° N / 120.3192° W
Two rivers meeting in a dry valley, with the city climbing onto benchlands and hills

One city, five moods
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The map
Kamloops sits at the confluence of the North and South Thompson rivers in the southern interior of British Columbia. From above, the rivers form a clear Y shape, with the combined Thompson flowing west. The downtown lies on the south bank near the junction, and neighbourhoods climb the benchlands and sage-covered hills above the valley floor.
The name comes from the Secwepemc word Tk'emlúps, usually translated as meeting of the waters. The city is a major junction for highways and railways, and the Trans-Canada Highway passes through it. The semi-arid climate gives the surrounding hills a landscape of grassland and sagebrush that is unusual for Canada.
A Kamloops map poster is built around the confluence: two rivers join in the middle, bridges connect the banks, and streets spread in terraces up the valley sides. Rail lines follow the rivers, and the outer districts thin out into open hillsides.
The North and South Thompson rivers meet near the city centre, forming the Y shape that defines Kamloops on any map.
Neighbourhoods on the higher benches have curving streets that follow the contours, set above the older grid on the valley floor.
Railways follow the river valleys, and the Trans-Canada Highway crosses the southern slopes, adding long lines to the landscape.
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The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Kamloops
The poster suits people who grew up in Kamloops, studied at Thompson Rivers University or drove through on the Trans-Canada Highway. The meeting of two rivers is a strong and simple image to live with.
Change the title to a family name or a year, and choose Classic black & white or one of four other styles. The $9 digital files cover six print sizes, and printed posters with an optional wooden frame ship within Canada and to 30+ countries.
Order the Kamloops poster| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
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It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
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Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
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