The provincial fire department listing identifies Blackpool Fire Department at 1588 Old North Thompson Highway, Clearwater. This is an emergency response service; use 9-1-1 for emergencies. The District of Clearwater lists the department’s contact phone.
Service Areas: Blackpool
Location: 1588 Old North Thompson Highway, Clearwater, BC
Thompson-Nicola Regional Library branch serving the local TNRD area, located in Clearwater near Blackpool.
Clearwater Library is a Thompson-Nicola Regional Library branch at 422 Murtle Crescent in Clearwater, the nearby public library for Blackpool residents. The branch provides public library access; confirm current opening hours and available services with the library.
Weekday transit loop connecting Blackpool and Sunshine Valley with Clearwater.
Route 2 is a weekday loop in the Clearwater Regional Transit System. The current timetable lists three trips from Buy Low Foods at 08:55, 13:10 and 16:05; Greer at Mountainview at 09:02 and 16:12 (no stop is shown on the middle trip); Brookfield Mall at 09:12, 13:17 and 16:22; Jenkins and Ford at 09:19, 13:24 and 16:29; Brookfield Mall again at 09:25, 13:30 and 16:35; and Buy Low Foods at 09:32, 13:37 and 16:42. The system map includes Blackpool, Sunshine Valley and Clearwater, and the District lists the route as serving the Blackpool area. Check BC Transit for schedule changes and alerts.
Service Areas: Blackpool, Clearwater, Sunshine Valley
0.3 ha TNRD community park in Blackpool with a multiuse area and playground.
Ferry Road Park is a Thompson-Nicola Regional District community park in Blackpool. The 2025 TNRD park inventory lists the park as 0.3 hectares and describes it as a multiuse park with a playground.
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