Shores Retirement - Kamloops, BC

The Shores Retirement Residence is an independent-living residence for older adults at 870 Westminster Avenue in Kamloops. Its current program combines private suites with dining, housekeeping, transportation, fitness activities, organized outings and on-site social spaces. The residence also offers respite stays, giving it a service model that extends beyond standard apartment living. Its North Shore setting places residents near McArthur Island Park and within the broader Kamloops urban area, while Royal Inland Hospital provides access to tertiary and emergency medical services.

Homes at The Shores Retirement Residence

The Shores offers bachelor, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites, according to its current floor-plan listings. The residence provides independent living with en-suite bathrooms, weekly housekeeping, meals and transportation as part of its service offering. A 2025 municipal application document identified a 588-square-foot unit and a starting independent-living price of CA$3,000 per month at that time; current pricing is not published on the residence website. A complete current suite-size range could not be verified.

Amenities at The Shores Retirement Residence

Residents have access to dining rooms, a wellness spa and gym, movie theatre, billiard room, hair salon, lounge and Wi-Fi. The residence provides chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping, transportation, exercise classes, frequent excursions and 24/7 emergency response. Current programming also includes learning seminars, visiting performers, wellness programs and organized outings. The property is pet friendly, according to Aspira. These services place dining, recreation, fitness and social programming within the residence rather than requiring residents to arrange each activity independently.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The Shores sits at 870 Westminster Avenue in Kamloops, with the residence website identifying downtown Kamloops and McArthur Island Park as nearby destinations. McArthur Island Park includes bike paths, a multi-use pathway, tennis courts, outdoor fitness equipment, a mini-golf course, sports fields and picnic areas. Royal Inland Hospital at 311 Columbia Street provides emergency, trauma, specialty, diagnostic and outpatient services. The residence also offers transportation for residents, while Kamloops provides access to shopping, dining, parks and cultural activities across the city.