Clearwater, British Columbia
Clearwater | |
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| District of Clearwater | |
Clearwater roundabout near Southern Yellowhead Highway | |
Location of Clearwater in British Columbia | |
| Coordinates: 51°39′N 120°02′W / 51.650°N 120.033°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Regional district | Thompson-Nicola |
| Incorporated | 2007 |
| Area | |
• Total | 55.68 km2 (21.50 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 460 m (1,510 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
• Total | 2,324 |
| • Density | 42/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| Postal Code | V0E |
| Area code | 250 / 778 / 236 |
| Highways | Highway 5 |
| Website | districtofclearwater |
Clearwater is a district municipality in the North Thompson River valley in British Columbia, Canada, where the Clearwater River empties into the North Thompson River. It is located 124 km (77 mi) north of Kamloops. The District of Clearwater was established on December 3, 2007, making it one of the newest municipalities in British Columbia. It is near Wells Gray Provincial Park and is surrounded by the Trophy Mountains, Raft Mountain and Dunn Peak.