Sun Rivers, British Columbia

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View of Sun Rivers against Mount Peter and Mount Paul

Sun Rivers is a community located on the northeastern side of Kamloops, BC on the Kamloops Indian Band Reserve against Mount Peter and Mount Paul. It is located east on Highway 5 near the junction with the Trans Canada Highway. It is developed around the Sun Rivers golf course.

Coordinates: 50°41′09″N120°17′42″W / 50.6859°N 120.2949°W / 50.6859; -120.2949


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