At A Glance
Population: 3,400
Health Services: Barriere Health Centre
Education: One elementary school and one secondary school
More Information:
Barriere, BC
District of Barriere, BC
School District No. 73
Barriere is a place where you can truly appreciate the slower paced lifestyle and strong sense of community that rural living offers. Barriere is located 45 minutes from the city of Kamloops where all the conveniences of a city can be found.
Residents enjoy being close to pristine lakes for swimming and fishing, rivers for rafting and angling, exciting ski hills close by and miles of hiking trails. Barriere is a great choice for outdoor enthusiasts.
Barriere boasts its own amateur theatre group; a wide variety of talented artists and musicians; the annual Fall Fair and Rodeo, which has won numerous awards and attracts visitors from around the world.
Our community has an Elementary School, a High School, and a variety of pre-school organizations.
In December 2007, Barriere became the 159th municipality in B.C., electing its first Mayor and Council. Barriere's mottos is "Grow With Us", and we hope you will be part of that growth.
Barriere is located 66 kms north of Kamloops on the Yellowhead Highway 5.
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