Clearwater (British Columbia)

Clearwater is a town 124 km north of Kamloops in British Columbia. Clearwater has a thriving tourism sector with the main attraction being Wells Gray Provincial Park.

Understand
It is the largest community in the North Thompson Valley and has grown quickly to 2,300 people as of 2016.

By car
The Highway 5 (South Yellowhead Highway) passes through Clearwater. Highway 5 heads south to Clearwater from Jasper and Edmonton and north from Kamloops (about 1.25 hours by car).

By public transit

 * Operates a bus route two days per week between Kamloops and Clearwater (2 to 2.25 hours).
 * Operates a bus route two days per week between Kamloops and Clearwater (2 to 2.25 hours).

Do

 * Fishing is a popular activity in Clearwater, with many remote lakes in the area to test angling skills. Licenced guides are available.
 * If you prefer to enjoy the scenery from the water there is an abundance of lakes for canoeing.
 * A whitewater rafting tour down the Clearwater River is a must try. Three companies offer rafting services, each offering similar prices and tours. Of the three, Riverside Adventures tends to garner more positive reviews for its service and impeccable safety record.
 * A whitewater rafting tour down the Clearwater River is a must try. Three companies offer rafting services, each offering similar prices and tours. Of the three, Riverside Adventures tends to garner more positive reviews for its service and impeccable safety record.

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