Blue River, British Columbia

Blue River
Blue River
Location of Blue River in British Columbia
Coordinates: 52°06′N 119°18′W / 52.100°N 119.300°W / 52.100; -119.300 (Blue River)
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Regional districtThompson-Nicola RD
Area
 (2021)
  Land7.67 km2 (2.96 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
  Total
175
  Density22.8/km2 (59/sq mi)

Blue River is a small community of 175 residents at the 2021 census in British Columbia, situated on Highway 5 about halfway between Kamloops and Jasper, Alberta It is located at the confluence of the Blue and North Thompson Rivers. The local economy is supported by logging, tourism and transportation industries.