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Kamloops' Trout - Kamloops, British Columbia

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The Kamloops' Trout is located in front of the Kamloops Visitor Center it is conveniently located off the Trans Canada Hwy. Be sure to visit this carved trout. You can visit the Kamloops' Trout as any time, as it is on public display.

We made a special effort just to see this trout, even had to back-track as we missed it coming into town.

The Kamloops' Trout is by far one of the best wood cravings we have visited on our many trips throughout British Columbia. Remember: "After all a trip is not only about the destination but also about the journey."

Kamloops' Trout

There is a plaque at the base of the Kamloops Trout that is transcribed as follow:

KAMLOOPS TROUT

This carving of a Kamloops Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss) was a project in recognition of our Centennial celebrations in 1993 and the World Fly Fishing Championship June 6-12, 1993.

The Kamloops Trout is part of the heritage of our area and provides joy and wonder to citizens and visitors alike.

CARVERS - THE KAMLOOPS WOOD CARVERS

Ed Ferner
Bruce Hurlbert
Vern Smith
Gerry Watson
Art Tremblay
Dave Rolston
Willy Wilkinson

Material - Cedar log

Donated by:
Ted Smith
Gilbert Smith
Forest Products

Length - 4.5 metres (15 ft.) Diameter - 1.1 metres (43 in.) Weight - 565 kg (1,132 lbs.)

Transportation - Sid Cope, Kamloops Iron Works'.