Trying to pick a pair of sunglasses or eyeglasses for activities in Kamloops?
We can help with that!
Nicola Eye Care, conveniently located in downtown Kamloops, is your one-stop shop for eyewear needs.
You can swing by our eye care clinic to grab the best frames and lenses—no matter what season, environment, and activity you’re about to partake in.
Part of finding the best fit and style for you is making sure the lenses fit your vision needs! So, if you need to double-check or test your eyes for a prescription, book yourself in for an eye exam.
If you live in or around Kamloops or come here often, you know we’re blessed with indoor and outdoor activity options. No matter what you’re into or what season of the year, there are endless things to do.
Okay, let’s get you set up and confident about finding the best sunglasses and eyeglasses for any activity…
Choosing the Best Lens Tint
Here’s what we aren’t doing in 2025: Buying cheap drugstore sunglasses and thinking they’ll adequately protect our eyes.
Now that we’ve got that out of the way let’s choose the best high-quality lens and specific tint to match your activity.
We’ve put together all the lens tints available and added details of what they’re great for—light conditions, outdoor activities, and day-to-day wear.
Grey
Light Conditions: This is best for full sun or extremely bright conditions.
Outdoor Activities: General use and watersports.
Day-to-Day Wear: True colour perception and reduces brightness without altering colours. It tends to reduce contrast and is not recommended if you’ve had cataract surgery.
Amber + Brown
Light Conditions: Versatile for all light conditions
Outdoor Activities: General use.
Day-to-Day Wear: Increase contrast and enhance depth perception.
Rose, Pink, + Red
Light Conditions: Light from screens and bright glare.
Outdoor Activities: Enhance contrast and depth perception, as well as reduce glare from water and snow, making them great for snowboarding, skiing, and water sports.
Day-to-Day Wear: Sooth your eyes and help reduce digital eye strain when on the computer or in front of screens.
Blue + Purple
Light Conditions: These lenses are not just a trend or aesthetic but functional in foggy and misty environments. Good in low light and can boost your mood! FYI: Blue light is not the enemy!
Outdoor Activities: Protect your eyes and enhance objects on reflective surfaces.
Day-to-Day Wear: Reduces eye strain and fatigue in front of screens, plus enhances white points.
Yellow + Orange
Light Conditions: Excellent in moderate to low-level light conditions.
Outdoor Activities: Activities with minimal sunlight, like mountain biking.
Day-to-Day Wear: Reduce eye strain and provide clarity while driving at night.
Green
Light Conditions: Low light and bright conditions.
Outdoor Activities: Precision sports like tennis, golf, and pickleball.
Day-to-Day Wear: Good balance between contrast and colour accuracy.
Mirror
Light Conditions: Great in variable light conditions.
Outdoor Activities: All
Day-to-Day Wear: Mirror coatings will bounce more light rays off the lens before they even pass through the lens, so this is an excellent addition for lighter tints.
Transitions
Light Conditions: All light conditions.
Outdoor Activities: All.
Day-to-Day Wear: Adjust according to the light; darken in bright light and become clear indoors. We offer eight different colour options to accommodate everyone’s needs.
The Best Eyewear for Outdoor and Indoor Activities in Kamloops
Kamloopsians get it. Kamloops boasts many wonderful ways to enjoy life and stay active—outside and inside.
Whether hiking a local trail, golfing, snowshoeing, or on a brewery or winery tour, you will have a wicked time!
Pair any activity with the proper eyewear, and you’ll have the best time. C’mon, we want you to have fun but also protect your eyes. And you should, too!
Now that we mentioned it come by our eye clinic to grab the best eyewear to set you up for success the next time you go to an activity around town.
Trust us—our eyewear styles never sacrifice style for functionality. We always choose to have both.
No matter what activity you’re off to do, we have the eyewear that pairs perfectly with it. Check out our top picks below, and come to Nicola to try them on yourself!
Winter Sports and Activities
Snowboarding
Skiing
Snowshoeing
Skating
Apres Ski
Grabbing Hot Chocolate
Spring, Summer, + Fall Sports and Activities
Hiking
Golfing
Mountain Biking
SUP Boarding
Tennis + Pickleball
Patio Happy Hour
Year-Round Activities
Going to Wineries
Work
Studying
Walking
Find the Best Sunglasses and Eyeglasses for Outdoor and Indoor Activities
At Nicola, we’ll help you pick the best sunglasses and eyeglasses for activities in Kamloops! Whether heading out into the elements or staying inside, our team will help you find what you need.
Been a minute since you checked your prescription? If you’re in Kamloops, book an appointment to see us for an eye exam!
If you’re all set with prescriptions, visit our eye clinic in downtown Kamloops to check out our many high-quality brands.
We can’t wait to see you soon!
FAQ
What lens tint is best for bright, sunny conditions?
Grey lenses are best suited for full sun or extremely bright conditions. They offer true colour perception and reduce brightness without altering colours, though they’re not recommended if you’ve had cataract surgery.
What lens tint works best for skiing or snowboarding?
Rose, pink, and red tints are a great choice for skiing and snowboarding, since they enhance contrast and depth perception while reducing glare from snow and water.
What lens tint is best for driving at night?
Yellow and orange tints are recommended for driving at night, since they perform well in moderate to low-light conditions and can help reduce eye strain while providing more clarity.
Which lens tint helps reduce digital eye strain?
Both rose/pink/red and blue/purple tints can help soothe your eyes and reduce digital eye strain when you’re on the computer or in front of screens throughout the day.
What are mirror coatings good for?
Mirror coatings work well in variable light conditions and are versatile across all outdoor activities. They bounce more light rays off the lens before they pass through, making them a great addition to lighter tints.
Are transition lenses a good choice for outdoor activities?
Yes. Transition lenses adjust based on the light around you, darkening in bright conditions and clearing up indoors, which makes them a versatile option across all light conditions and activities. Nicola Eye Care offers eight different colour options for transition lenses.
What lens tint is best for precision sports like tennis or golf?
Green lenses are a great fit for precision sports like tennis, golf, and pickleball, since they offer a good balance between contrast and colour accuracy in both low light and bright conditions.
Where can I find the right eyewear for outdoor and indoor activities in Kamloops?
You can visit Nicola Eye Care’s downtown Kamloops clinic to explore eyewear suited to whatever activity you have planned, whether that’s hiking, golfing, skiing, or everyday wear. If it’s been a while since your last prescription check, the team also recommends booking an eye exam first to make sure your lenses match your current vision needs.
