Clearwater British Columbia Map

About Clearwater, British Columbia

Clearwater is a district municipality in Kamloops Division Yale Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Clearwater is located at 51.6456°N, 120.0325°W.

Clearwater rests in a broad valley, cradled by the rugged embrace of the Cariboo Mountains, their slopes a patchwork of dense evergreen forests and scree-strewn high country. It lies 87.2 km east of 100 Mile House, BC (from 100 Mile House, BC: bearing 89°T), and is situated 9.5 km west-north-west of Birch Island. The North Thompson River, a powerful artery of glacial melt and rain, carves its way through this landscape, its waters a restless, jade-green current that whispers ancient tales to the stones. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded skies, illuminates the textures of the land – the rough bark of Douglas fir, the smooth, worn surfaces of river pebbles, and the vast, quiet expanse of the surrounding wilderness. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in on all sides, offering a profound sense of solitude and scale. The history of Clearwater is deeply intertwined with the land and its resources. Indigenous peoples have long traversed these valleys, their presence marked by ancient trails and a profound understanding of the natural world. Later, the logging industry became the lifeblood of Clearwater, its sawmills echoing with the rhythmic thud of timber being processed, a sound that has shaped the town's character for generations. This reliance on the forest continues, though a growing appreciation for tourism now draws visitors to the majestic Wells Gray Provincial Park, a sanctuary of waterfalls, pristine lakes, and volcanic formations that showcase the raw, untamed beauty of this region. The local economy, while still anchored in natural resource extraction, is slowly diversifying, reflecting a community that is both rooted in its past and looking towards a future that embraces its spectacular setting.

About This Clearwater Map Page

Explore Clearwater, British Columbia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.645556, -120.0325. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Clearwater includes the postal code (V0E), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Clearwater is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.