Located
on Highway 5, 63 km (38 miles) north of Kamloops
in the North Thompson Valley, Barriere is home of the North Thompson
Fall Fair and Rodeo and provides visitors with accomodation, restaurants,
a pub, service stations, grocery stores, a golf course and banking facilities.
Nearby
lakes and rivers provide excellent fisheries for trout and Dolly Varden.
Accommodation/Adventure
Providers
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Little
Fort is located between Barriere and Clearwater at the intersection
of Highways #5 and #24 and offers visitors accommodation, restaurants
and a pub, service stations, shopping, and a fly & tackle shop.
Here you
may cross the North Thompson River via one of two reactionary ferries.
There are several guest ranches and fishing resorts nearby.
Accommodation/Adventure
Providers
Alpine Meadows Resort: Our luxury outdoor destination is located on Hallamore Lake in BC’s spectacular North Thompson. We feature deluxe chalets & spacious log homes. Experience adventure and serenity, in a natural setting with pure air, sparkling waters and magnificent views. more
The Rustic Resort: Fishing as good as it gets! Our resort just north of Kamloops has over 30 lakes joined by streams, naturally reproducing with wild Kamloops trout, perfect for flyfishing and float tubing. Enjoy hiking trails into lakes, mountain biking, the wildlife or just t... more
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Located
on Highway #5, north of Little Fort. 124 km (74 miles) from Kamloops,
Clearwater, is renowned for its exceptional whitewater rafting and as
the gateway to Wells Gray Provincial
Park and it's spectacular waterfalls, glacier-fed lakes, canyons
and volcanic formations, impressive forest and variety of plant and
wildlife species.
For those
interested in golfing or shopping, Clearwater township provides a variety
of both. Ample accommodation is found here or you can camp in one of
the many nearby sites.
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BLUE
RIVER:
Blue River lies in the North Thompson River Valley, nestled in the Columbia
Mountains. The North Thompson River flows south between the Cariboo
mountains to the northwest and the Monashee mountains to the east. At
an elevation of 681 meters, the community of Blue River is situated
midway between Edmonton, Alberta and Vancouver, British Columbia. Access
to Blue River is via BC Highway #5 - 230 kilometress north from Kamloops
and 212 kilometres south from Jasper. The communities of Clearwater
and Valemont lie to the immiedate south and north, respectively.
Forestry and tourism are the primary industries, and Blue River is home
to between 400 and 500 permanent residents.
An outdoor
enthusiasts paradise, Blue River is surrounded by lakes, rivers, streams
and forest. Visitors come for the unsurpassed four season recreation.
The area offers some of the finest powder snow anywhere, making heli-skiing
and cross country skiing popular. Also popular are fishing and canoeing
on local lakes, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, hiking and exploring
in world famous Wells Gray Provincial Park and more.
Nearby,
Wells Gray Park is one of British Columbia's largest parks (over half
a million hectares). The scenery is breathtaking, with spectacular lakes,
two major river systems (the Clearwater and Mahood), and tumbling waterfalls,
rapids, and cataracts.
Valemount
is located on Highway 5, north of Little Fort in the North Thompson
region of BC's High Country, 320 km (193
miles) from Kamloops, between the Rocky,
Cariboo and Monashee Mountains.
Three majestic
mountain ranges are the perfect setting for outdoor adventures based
in the charming Village of Valemount. Feel your adrenaline rush as you
explore acres of snowmobile terrain … create your own tracks heli skiing
through inches of fresh powder … Get your turns in at the Mountain Bike
Park with over 29 trails to explore …let your imagination take flight
as hundreds of birds lift off as one from Cranberry Marsh … or catch
your breath after a hike through BC's unspoiled backcountry in Mount
Robson Provincial Park just a couple hours north of Kamloops.
Valemount
offers a variety of restaurants, accommodation, shops, services and
a golf course.
This friendly
spot along the Yellowhead and highway 5 is home to a little more than
1,000 people, several fuel stations, charming diners and restaurants,
outdoor guides and attractions, and even a golf course is waiting for
you! In the community of Valemount you will find more than 500 hotel
rooms ready for visitors who appreciate the wide variety of outdoor
adventures this Rocky mountain destination has to offer. We are proud
to be the home of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies,
and just a short drive to Jasper National Park.
Valemount
Visitor Information Centre
785 Cranberry Lake Road
PO Box 168 Valemount, British Columbia V0E 2Z0
Call: (250) 566-9893
Website: www.visitvalemount.ca
Email: visitorcentre@valemount.ca
Just past
Valemount visitors may either turn west towards Prince
George and Tete Jaune country or east to the Rocky Mountains and
Mount Robson Provincial Park.
Accommodation/Adventure
Providers
Rocky Mountain Holidays: Rail Vacations in the Rocky Mountains & Western Canada! Rocky Mountain Holidays customize vacations that combine the romance of train travel with the magnificent scenery of Western Canada. more
Tourism Valemount: Three majestic mountain ranges serve as inspiration and setting for 100’s of outdoor adventures in the community of Valemount. Get inspired - get out of your comfort zone - get to Valemount for a Rocky Mountain vacation where the mountains will move you. more
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