Clearwater, British Columbia - Clearwater (British Columbia)

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Clearwater

Clearwater is a city in British Columbia, Canada.

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Clearwater is a small community of 1,400 people in British Columbia and entrance gate to Wells Gray Provincial Park. There is a police training facility in Clearwater. The chances of being controlled or encountering speed traps in this area are therefore higher than usual.

Unless you've already taken precautions, your first act in Clearwater should be to get yourself a bottle Muscol (Mosquito repellant) and to use them consistently. The local mosquitoes in the park are numerous and "mean". Some of the stitches go through clothing, appear after 2-3 days and itch like hell.

The second action should be to go to the local tourist information office, which can wait out with lots of useful tips and brochures. The tourist information center is on the left (coming from Kamloops) on the main road by the approach to the park. Next to it is a large brown plastic bowl.

getting there

By plane

In the street

From the west:There are of Vancouver There are several ways to get to Clearwater.

  • Via Highway 99 to Whistler Direction Pemberton on the "Duffy Road" through Lillooet over the Fraser River to Highway 97. There north direction through Clinton (there is a small museum with a functioning Edison phonograph!) Towards 100 Mile House. At Mile 97, turn east on Highway 24 until you meet Highway 5 (= Yellowhead Highway). From there it's another 30 km to Clearwater north on Highway 5.
  • Via Highway 99 to Whistler towards Pemberton via "Duffy Road" through Lillooet via the Fraser River to Highway 97. There, turn south towards Kamloops and into Kamloops on Highway 5 north to Clearwater.
  • From Vancouver on the Trans Canada Highway 1 through Chiliwack towards Kamloops and in Kamloops on Highway 5 north to Clearwater.
  • From Vancouver on the Trans Canada Highway 1 to Hope and there on Highway 5 north to Clearwater also through Kamloops

From the east:

  • Of Calgary Coming from here you drive on the Trans Canada Highway 1 to Kamloops and then turn north on Highway 5.
  • Of Edmonton drive on Highway 16 until you get to the Mount Robson Provincial Park Turn onto Highway 5 (= Yellowhead Highway) towards Valemount and then head south to Clearwater.

mobility

Map of Clearwater (British Columbia)

Clearwater itself is easy to explore on foot. It's small enough for that. However, your own wheeled vehicle is essential for getting to and seeing the sights in Wells Gray Provincial Park.

Tourist Attractions

Helmcken Falls from the south side
Dawson Falls
Spahat Falls in Wells Gray Provincal Park
  • Wells Gray Provincial Park. Around 535,000 ha, with the Helmcken Falls (the third highest in Canada at 135 m), the Dawson Falls (around 90 m wide) and a few historical sites.
  • Spahat Falls. 61 m high.
  • Several one-day and multi-day hiking trails from 10 km in length, which are mostly not circular routes.
  • Wild animals can run into your path at any time (e.g. black bears, wolverines, white tail deer, etc.)

activities

In the middle of Clearwater there is a tourist information office (keep an eye out for the plastic moose!), Which has an outdoor shop and free brochures for various activities.

  • hike
  • Canoeing
  • Rafting
  • golf
  • Riding excursions
  • Driving a snowmobile (winter)

shop

kitchen

  • two chinese restaurants
  • Dairy Queen
  • Black Horse Saloon. Halfway between Clearwater and the park there is that Black Horse Saloon. Local cuisine (burgers, steaks) with a more European touch. Not exactly cheap due to the rather exclusive location, but still appropriate. Quaint ambience, horse pasture with approx. 20 horses directly adjacent to the outside area.

nightlife

accommodation

  • Blue Grouse Country Inn, two kilometers from the aforementioned saloon, about 15 miles north of Clearwater. Bed & Breakfast. The Blue Grouse Country Inn is run by an Austrian expat (her husband's Black Horse Saloon) and offers decent rooms and a decent, ample breakfast.Feature: pension.

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Practical advice

There is good cell phone reception in and around Clearwater and good and free WiFi in the motels - as of July 2015

trips

  • Riding excursions of various categories and lengths (in summer), quad rides (ATV = all terrain vehicle) and snowmobiling (in winter) are also offered by the Black Horse Saloon at.
  • Most travel guides point the way to the south side of the Helmcken Falls. Probably because it's easy to get there by car. However, a few places on the web also refer to a hiking trail to the "north rim". The trailhead is between the Dawson Falls parking lot and the steep descent to the bridge over the Dawson Falls' drain; Driving into the park on the left side of the street. Web link on the subject of 'north rim'

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