Thompson-Nicola Regional District

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District spans 44,449 square kilometers across British Columbia's interior, containing mountains, valleys, grasslands, and numerous provincial parks.

The district received its name from explorer David Thompson and Chief Nicola, while Indigenous peoples inhabited this territory for more than 10,000 years.

The region maintains strong connections with Indigenous communities including the Nlaka'pamux, Syilx, Secwepemc, and Ktunaxa peoples through preservation of cultural sites and traditions.

The administrative offices in Kamloops oversee 125 services for 143,680 residents across multiple municipalities, including waste management, libraries, and emergency response functions.

The district contains Mount Monashee, rising 3,275 meters above sea level, and encompasses Ashcroft, which features Canada's only documented arid climate zone.

Location: British Columbia

Shares border with: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, Fraser Valley Regional District, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, Cariboo Regional District, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Regional District of North Okanagan, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, Columbia-Shuswap Regional District

Website: https://tnrd.ca

GPS coordinates: 50.68000,-120.34000

Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:05