Weekly prenatal and new-parent drop-in with food, learning and connection.
Supports expectant parents and new parents with infants up to one year. The weekly drop-in offers a nutritious lunch, learning and engagement around relevant topics, and a chance to connect with other new parents. Closed during summer and when schools are not in session.
Service Areas: Blueberry Creek, Castlegar, Deer Park, Ootischenia, Playmor Junction, Shore Acres, Slocan Park, Slocan Village, South Slocan, Thrums, Vallican, Winlaw
Blueberry Buds offers inclusive childcare for ages 3–5, Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., at Blueberry Creek Community School, 200 Centre Avenue, Castlegar. The provider website currently reports programs are full and invites families to join the waitlist; contact the centre to verify current availability, eligibility and fees. BCCS states that it serves Castlegar and surrounding communities.
Service Areas: Blueberry Creek
Location: 200 Centre Avenue, Castlegar, British Columbia
Rental of a gym, community kitchen and training room for gatherings, recreation, meetings and events.
Blueberry Creek Community School lists gym rental at $25/hour (two-hour minimum), $100 half-day or $200 full-day; community kitchen rental at $20/hour (two-hour minimum), $100 half-day or $200 full-day; and training room rental at $25/hour, $100 half-day or $200 full-day. Training room capacity is up to 35 and includes projector, computer, screen and Wi-Fi. Birthday-party package listed at $125 for a three-hour Saturday booking. Confirm availability, current prices, access and rental terms with the school. Located at 200 Centre Avenue, Castlegar.
Service Areas: Blueberry Creek
Location: 200 Centre Avenue, Castlegar, British Columbia
Community water service operated by the Blueberry Creek Irrigation District for properties within its service boundary.
The RDCK Official Community Plan identifies land served by the Blueberry Creek Irrigation District community water system. Eligibility is limited to properties within the district service boundary; verify service availability and connection requirements with the district. Public contact details were not located in the cited source.
Blueberry Creek Early Learning and Care Centre provides infant and toddler childcare for ages 0–3, open Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The September 2025 parent manual lists 20 spaces across the infant and toddler rooms. The website reports the program is full and maintains a waitlist; availability can change, so contact the provider. Located at Blueberry Creek Community School, 200 Centre Avenue, Castlegar. BCCS states that it serves Castlegar and surrounding communities; confirm eligibility and openings directly.
Service Areas: Blueberry Creek
Location: 200 Centre Avenue, Castlegar, British Columbia
Neighbourhood park with playground, open play area and fenced ball-hockey court.
Blueberry Creek Park is at 215 102nd Street in Castlegar. Amenities include a playground, open play area and fenced ball-hockey court. The City provides ball-hockey nets during summer. No washrooms. Civic Works contact: 250-365-5979.
Service Areas: Blueberry Creek
Location: 215 102nd Street, Castlegar, British Columbia
Free play-based early learning drop-in for children from birth to age five and their parent or caregiver.
Provincially funded StrongStart BC early learning program led by qualified early childhood educators. Play-based activities include stories, music and art; a healthy snack is provided. No cost to families. Open Monday to Friday, 8:30–11:30 a.m. during the school term, including School District 20 professional development days. Located at Blueberry Creek Community School, 200 Centre Avenue, Castlegar. The school states it serves Castlegar and surrounding communities; contact it to confirm participation and current schedule.
Service Areas: Blueberry Creek
Location: 200 Centre Avenue, Castlegar, British Columbia
Licensed after-school care and school-break care for school-age children.
Blueberry Patch operates from the Blueberry Fire Hall building. On school days, care starts when children are collected from School District 20 buses (listed opening time 2:20 p.m.) and runs to 6:00 p.m. On SD20 professional development days and holidays, listed hours are 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. The page lists 2025 rates of $7.25 per hour to a $19 maximum, $22 half-day, and $38.50 full-day; it also identifies the program as an approved MCFD Child Care Fee Reduction site. Contact Blueberry Creek Community School to verify current fees, eligibility and space.
Fire suppression, rescue, medical first response and other emergency response, including contracted protection for the Blueberry Creek/Fairview neighbourhood.
Castlegar Fire Department responds to fires, rescues, motor-vehicle incidents, first-responder medical calls, hazardous materials, fire alarms and aircraft emergencies. The RDCK Area J wildfire resiliency plan says Blueberry Creek/Fairview, a residential neighbourhood south of Castlegar municipal boundaries, receives fire protection by contract from Castlegar Fire Department. Emergency: 911. Castlegar Fire Hall: 2161 6th Avenue, Castlegar. Department contact: 250-365-3266. Confirm exact property coverage with the department.
Service Areas: Blueberry Creek, Castlegar
Location: 2161 6th Avenue, Castlegar, British Columbia
Food hampers, free meals and community support in the Castlegar area.
Generally one food hamper per person per month, with exceptions based on circumstances. Free dine-in or take-out lunches, harm-reduction supplies, pet food, information about shelter and other supports. Register by phone during the morning window for lunch or a hamper. Housebound hamper delivery may be available; transit tickets are available for travel to and from the food bank. Free.
Service Areas: Blueberry Creek, Castlegar
Location: 614 Christina Place, Castlegar, British Columbia
Free Friday night supervised recreation, social activities and meal for children and youth during the school term.
Blueberry Creek Community School runs a free school-term drop-in each Friday with movie, art and gym activities, a healthy meal and treat. Kindergarten to age 10: 6:00–8:00 p.m.; age 10 and up: 8:00–10:00 p.m. Staffed by childcare professionals and youth leaders. Located at the Blueberry Creek Community School, 200 Centre Avenue, Castlegar. Confirm dates and details with the provider.
Service Areas: Blueberry Creek
Location: 200 Centre Avenue, Castlegar, British Columbia