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About Clearwater, BC

Clearwater sits on Highway 5, the Yellowhead, about 125 km north of Kamloops, the main route for anyone heading up from the south or continuing on toward Valemount and Jasper. Barriere, 62 km down the highway, is the local run for groceries or errands into Kamloops. EV charging is available right in town, handy before tackling the quieter stretches north. Set at 460 metres in the North Thompson valley, Clearwater is best known as the doorway to Wells Gray Provincial Park, home to Helmcken Falls, one of Canada's tallest waterfalls at 141 metres.

Where is Clearwater, BC on the map?

Clearwater, BC is in Canada, at 51.650, -120.033 - about 62 km north of Barrière, BC.

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What is the closest airport to Clearwater, BC?

The closest airport to Clearwater, BC is Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport, 129 km (about 1 h 50 min by car).

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