Clearwater
Clearwater is incorporated with about 2500 residents but it is the main business centre for Blue River, Avola, Vavenby, Birch Island, Upper Clearwater, Blackpool, and East Blackpool.
Visit the District of Clearwater website by clicking the button below.
Visit the District of Clearwater website by clicking the button below.
Hospital
Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital is a level 1 Community hospital. It offers emergency services 24 hours a day, approximately 10 beds for care, and an extended care wing.
Schools
The community has a K-7 elementary school (Raft River Elementary School) and an 8-12 secondary school (Clearwater Secondary School). Both schools have very active PAC groups and are generously supported by the community.
Other services
There is a clinic that houses both medical and dental services.
There is a public library, which draws on the entire TNRD library system.
There are massage therapists, hairdressers, mechanics, tire stores, trades people, and much more established in the community!
Other services such a physiotherapists, lawyers and accountants travel to the community weekly.
There is a public library, which draws on the entire TNRD library system.
There are massage therapists, hairdressers, mechanics, tire stores, trades people, and much more established in the community!
Other services such a physiotherapists, lawyers and accountants travel to the community weekly.
Wells Gray Park
Wells Gray Park boasts the fourth highest falls in Canada - Helmcken Falls. This is only one of many falls in the park and there are also numerous lakes and hiking trails.
The Clearwater info centre is the busiest in all of BC - recording more visitors than any other info centre in the province.
The Clearwater info centre is the busiest in all of BC - recording more visitors than any other info centre in the province.
Other recreation
From the deck there is a great view of the local ski hill, 10 minutes away and open to skiers of all abilities.
The community also offers easy access to cross-country ski trails, mountain biking trails, walking trails, and golf. The District of Clearwater employs a recreation coordinator who organizes a variety of activities and events for groups of all ages.
Live music events are available within the community during the summer and at Serenity, 30 minutes away, all year long.
The community also offers easy access to cross-country ski trails, mountain biking trails, walking trails, and golf. The District of Clearwater employs a recreation coordinator who organizes a variety of activities and events for groups of all ages.
Live music events are available within the community during the summer and at Serenity, 30 minutes away, all year long.