TNRD community park with multi-use open space and playground.
Thompson-Nicola Regional District inventory lists this as a 0.8 ha TNRD-owned multi-use community park with a playground. The TNRD 2026–2027 implementation plan lists playground replacement as a capital project; check with the TNRD for current facility details.
Service Areas: Birch Island
Location: 1685 Birch Island-Lost Creek Road, Birch Island, British Columbia
Weekday local transit loop with stops in Birch Island and Vavenby.
Route 1 runs on weekdays as a loop between Clearwater and Vavenby, with stops including Birch Island: Dee’s Store. Published trip times at the Birch Island stop are 12:18 pm on the outbound trip and 8:28 am and 12:44 pm on return trips; the Vavenby Store times are 8:15 am, 12:31 pm and 3:31 pm. Confirm the full schedule and service alerts with BC Transit before travel.
Free counselling, assessment, treatment, referrals, and support groups for Clearwater-area adults and youth.
Adult mental health assessment and treatment for mental health disorders, self-destructive behaviours, family issues, stress, and daily-living difficulties. Counselling for adults and youth dealing with alcohol or drug issues, including support for people affected by someone else’s substance use. General community counselling, referrals to treatment and detox programs, and support groups are also available. Counselling is in person or virtual. Free; no referral required. Serves Clearwater and area including Avola, Birch Island, Blackpool, Blue River, Little Fort, and Vavenby. Office hours Monday–Friday 08:30–12:00 and 13:00–16:30; program hours vary.
Service Areas: Avola, Birch Island, Blackpool, Blue River, Clearwater, Little Fort, Vavenby
24-hour temporary emergency shelter network for women leaving relationship violence across the North Thompson area.
A 24-hour network of temporary emergency shelter for self-identified women, with or without children, leaving violence in relationships. A stay is typically three to five days. Male children up to age 19 are accepted; older dependent males with disabilities may be considered. If mobility is an issue, a wheelchair-accessible hotel room may be arranged. Pets may be accommodated case by case. Funded by BC Housing. Contact by phone to arrange support; no public shelter address is listed.
Service Areas: Avola, Barriere, Birch Island, Blackpool, Blue River, Clearwater, Darfield, Little Fort, Louis Creek, McLure, Vavenby