Upper Sahali occupies the elevated southwest slopes of Kamloops, above Lower Sahali and near the residential areas surrounding Thompson Rivers University. The neighbourhood is associated with streets and subdivisions extending west and south from the university area toward Aberdeen and Valleyview, although its informal boundaries are not always defined in the same way on every city map.
The area is primarily residential, with a mix of established single-family neighbourhoods, townhouses, apartments, schools, and institutional uses. Summit Drive, McGill Road, Notre Dame Drive, and University Drive provide important connections through and around the neighbourhood, while the nearby university campus adds an educational and community-oriented presence.
Upper Sahali is closely connected to Thompson Rivers University, which sits on the city’s southwest slopes and overlooks the Thompson River valley. The campus, neighbouring schools, and nearby facilities help make this part of Kamloops an important centre for education, recreation, and community services.
Natural spaces are a prominent part of the local setting. Peterson Creek Nature Park extends between the upper residential areas and downtown, with trail access from several points in and around Upper Sahali. Its network of paths, viewpoints, picnic areas, and varied terrain provides a direct connection to Kamloops’ grassland and creek-valley landscape. The Xget’tem’ multi-use trail also links the Sahali area with downtown.
Local recreation areas include Sahali Park on Arrowstone Drive, along with smaller parks, school grounds, and neighbourhood open spaces. The area’s schools include Sa-Hali Secondary School, South Sa-Hali Elementary, and Kamloops Open Online Learning, reflecting Upper Sahali’s role as part of a larger education and service hub in south Kamloops.
Upper Sahali combines hillside neighbourhoods, schools, university facilities, parks, and access to the city’s trail network. Its elevated setting and connections to Peterson Creek and the surrounding slopes give it a distinct place within Kamloops, linking established urban development with some of the city’s most accessible natural areas.