Clearwater, British Columbia

Clearwater
District of Clearwater[1]
Clearwater roundabout near Southern Yellowhead Highway
Clearwater roundabout near Southern Yellowhead Highway
Clearwater, British Columbia is located in British Columbia
Clearwater, British Columbia
Location of Clearwater in British Columbia
Coordinates: 51°39′N 120°02′W / 51.650°N 120.033°W / 51.650; -120.033
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Regional districtThompson-Nicola
Incorporated2007
Area
 • Total55.68 km2 (21.50 sq mi)
Elevation
460 m (1,510 ft)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total2,324
 • Density42/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
Postal Code
V0E
Area code250 / 778 / 236
Highways Highway 5
Websitedistrictofclearwater.com

Clearwater is a district municipality in the North Thompson River valley in British Columbia, Canada, where the Clearwater River empties into the North Thompson River. It is located 124 km (77 mi) north of Kamloops. The District of Clearwater was established on December 3, 2007, making it one of the newest municipalities in British Columbia. It is near Wells Gray Provincial Park and is surrounded by the Trophy Mountains, Raft Mountain and Dunn Peak.

  1. ^ "British Columbia Regional Districts, Municipalities, Corporate Name, Date of Incorporation and Postal Address" (XLS). British Columbia Ministry of Communities, Sport and Cultural Development. Archived from the original on July 13, 2014. Retrieved November 2, 2014.