Provider: BC Transit — Clearwater Regional Transit
Pre-booked regional transit between Clearwater, Blue River, and Kamloops.
Route 10 operates Tuesdays and Thursdays between Clearwater and Kamloops; current scheduled timing points include Little Fort and Barriere. Blue River service is an on-request connection available on the first Thursday of each month; call ahead and book at least 24 hours in advance. BC Transit lists a CAD 10 fare for Blue River; children 12 and under ride free, with children five and under accompanied by someone age 12 or older. Booking office: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 250-674-3935 or toll-free 1-855-359-3935; fax 250-674-2676. Confirm current schedule and availability before travel.
Service Areas: Barriere, Blue River, Clearwater, Kamloops, Little Fort, Vavenby
Provincial park at the north boundary of Blue River, with river access and nature study opportunities.
Located beside Highway 5 on the North Thompson River at the north boundary of Blue River. Protects river meanders, oxbows, sandbars and uplands. Canoeing/kayaking, fishing, wildlife viewing and nature study are possible. No camping or day-use facilities, developed trails, or potable water are provided. Bring drinking water and use caution on the river.
Campground and RV park serving visitors to Blue River. Contact the operator through the official website for current season, rates, amenities, reservations, and accessibility details.
On-site nursing, primary health and community/public health services.
Remote certified registered nurse provides first aid, health assessments, diagnostics and treatment for common minor conditions, community and public health services, immunizations, sexual and reproductive health care, harm reduction, telehealth, care coordination and health-system navigation. Walk-ins welcome. No family physician or nurse practitioner is onsite; the RN can consult and connect patients to supports. Wheelchair accessible; no cost. Call for appointments or questions.
Service Areas: Blue River
Location: 858 Main Street, Blue River, British Columbia
Public library branch with 16 open hours per week.
Thompson-Nicola Regional Library branch at 829 Cedar Street, Blue River, BC V0E 1J0; mailing address PO Box 47. Published contact: 250-673-8235. The 2023 TNRD facilities plan reports 16 open hours per week; check the current branch schedule before visiting.
Service Areas: Blue River
Location: 829 Cedar Street, Blue River, British Columbia
Provincial park within Blue River for wildlife viewing, fishing, and winter recreation.
Located near Highway 5 in the community of Blue River. Protects wetland and upland habitat and unusual lodgepole pine and blueberry associations. Fishing, bird and wildlife viewing, and snowshoeing are noted. No camping or day-use facilities are provided.
Volunteer fire department serving the Blue River Improvement District service area.
The Blue River Improvement District states that it provides and regulates a volunteer fire department for the area within its boundaries. For emergencies call 911. Blue River community brochure lists 250-673-8255 for non-emergency fire department contact.
Health assessment, planning and care supports for youth and adults with developmental disabilities, and their families and caregivers.
Interior Health works with Community Living BC to provide health support. Services can include non-emergency community health services, professional assessment of health and safety needs, care planning, caregiver training and support, health monitoring, and referrals or advocacy for specialist care. Eligibility is assessed by Home and Community Care.
Service Areas: Anglemont, Avola, Bankeir, Beaverdell, Blind Bay, Blue River, Broadview, Cawston, Celista, Cherryville, Christina Lake, Coalmont, Eagle Bay, Falkland, Grindrod, Hedley, Kaleden, Little Fort, Malakwa, Manning Park, Monte Lake, Naramata, Okanagan Falls, Olalla, Oyama, Pinantan Lake, Pritchard, Rock Creek, Salmon Arm, Savona, Scotch Creek, Sicamous, Sorrento, Spences Bridge, Tappen, Tulameen, Vavenby, Winfield
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
Remote provincial park east of Blue River for paddling, fishing, wildlife viewing, and winter recreation.
On the east end of Mud Lake, due east of Blue River. Access is by boat from the north end of Blue River via the North Thompson and Mud rivers, or by active logging road to portions of the park. There are no camping or day-use facilities, developed trails, or potable water. Canoeing/kayaking, fishing, wildlife viewing, hunting in season, and snowshoeing are noted.
Federal community sentence supervision for people on parole, statutory release or long-term supervision orders.
Correctional Service Canada’s Kamloops Parole Office supervises people serving community sentences who are on parole, statutory release or long-term supervision orders, helping ensure they follow their release conditions. 211 British Columbia lists Monte Lake among the office’s service communities. This is a specialized service for people under federal community supervision, not a general counselling or public drop-in program. Contact the Kamloops office to confirm arrangements.
Service Areas: Ashcroft, Barriere, Bella Coola, Blue River, Cache Creek, Chase, Kamloops, Knutsford, Lillooet, Little Fort, Lytton, Merritt, Mica Creek, Monte Creek, Monte Lake, Pritchard, Salmon Arm, Savona, Spences Bridge, Valemount, Vavenby, Westwold, Williams Lake
Location: 200-175 2nd Avenue, Kamloops, British Columbia
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