Rayleigh, Kamloops

In May 1973, the municipality of Rayleigh, British Columbia was added to the city of Kamloops, located on the east side of the North Thompson River to the south of the community of Heffley Creek. It is a 15 minute drive north of Kamloops city centre.
In the past years the City of Kamloops finished building a new recreational facility called 'Tournament Capital Ranch', just north of Rayleigh consisting of "Softball City". The park is open seven days a week between 5am and 11pm and offers miles of river views, walking and tournament opportunities. It is one of Western Canada's largest stand alone slo-pitch facilities and also has 2 full-size rugby fields, parking for up to 350 vehicles, washroom/plaza building, public washrooms, areas for concession and event rooms.

Rayleigh consists mainly of single family homes on very large, flat lots. There are also small farms and acreages in Rayleigh as well as some beautiful waterfront homes on the North Thompson River.

Rayleigh has a gas station with a small convenience store and a restaurant. Shopping and services is a 15 minute drive. There is also a small convenience store in Heffley which is a 5-10 minute drive north.

Residents attend Rayleigh Elementary school and can be bused to Secondary schools from grade 7-12.