Saturday, May 9, 2026
Good Morning
A lighter Saturday edition, as promised. I'm away for part of the weekend, so this one is all Mother's Day ideas in Kamloops.
There will be no Sunday, May 10 edition. We'll be back Monday, May 11.
📅 Events
Mother's Day ideas in Kamloops
Brunch
If you want a sit-down brunch: Hello Toast is open Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Hello Toast); Amsterdam Restaurant is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Amsterdam Restaurant); Mittz Kitchen lists weekend brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Mittz Kitchen); and Cordo lists weekend brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Cordo)
If those are full: Tourism Kamloops also points brunch-seekers toward Jamaican Kitchen, Harold's and Cora. (Tourism Kamloops)
If you want brunch without fighting for a table: Amplified Cafe has Mother's Day picnic packs, with Sunday pickup from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and two-person and four-person packs listed from $45. (Amplified Cafe)
Call ahead before you go; Mother's Day is not the morning to gamble on a table.
Things to do
For a family outing: West Coast Amusements is at Aberdeen Mall, with Tourism Kamloops listing hours as Saturday, May 9 from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday, May 10 from noon to 6 p.m. (Tourism Kamloops)
For a quieter stop: Kamloops Art Gallery's current exhibitions run through Saturday, May 9, with regular Saturday hours listed as 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Tourism Kamloops)
Gifts and last-minute saves
For local shopping: Valley Markets is at Sahali Mall Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with free entry and up to 52 vendors listed. (Tourism Kamloops)
For spa gifts: Sunshrine lists Mother's Day offers through Sunday, including a $150 deluxe manicure and pedicure package and a $105 relaxation massage with scalp treatment. (Sunshrine Day Spa & Salon)
For flowers: Creative Floral Co. says it offers same-day delivery across Kamloops, while Rose & Wild lists same-day delivery in Kamloops and surrounding areas until 8 p.m. (Creative Floral Co., Rose & Wild)
Easy backup plan
Pick up flowers, coffee or pastries Saturday, then take them for a walk at Riverside Park, McArthur Island or Peterson Creek while the weather is still warm.