Kamloops North

This seems to be a major train station in British Columbia, Canada. The VIA Rail train which we boarded at Jasper, Alberta en-route to Vancouver halted here for more than an hour. We traveled in July 2019. It is an important refueling and maintenance stop for the trains. The scenery was not as beautiful as the other parts of the province. We were allowed to alight and stretch our legs on the platform. We also saw a 'Rocky Mountaineer' tourist train while waiting around.

We arrived at 11:00 to catch our train to Jasper. Arrived at the dark, desolate & muddy site only to find station locked. Rang Via rail who informed us station is not open/manned at night & we just have to wait outside in the cold(!) until it arrives. Not impressed ViaRail.

No problem with the station but there is nowhere to buy food in the vicinity.

The Keg restaurant is close by and never fails to deliver. The parks are close to. The one that allows dogs stay away from if your not a dog owner. Smells like dog poop everywhere. Very close to downtown core which is cozy and well looked after.

No place to buy food. The station is small.