Know Before You Go

We encourage visitors to stay up to date with the latest information before and during their trip so that informed travel decisions can be made. Also, we encourage visitors to check in with their accommodation providers, as well as the Visitor Centres listed below.

Here are some other online key resources to help travellers out:

Changing Conditions

The current travel conditions and regulations can be very fluid, and as a result, can change fairly quickly. Updates will be monitored by North Thompson Valley and our businesses/business partners but we encourage potential visitors to stay as up-to-date as possible when planning a trip. Also, visitors are recommended to become acquainted with cancellation policies of bookable experiences as there is no uniform standard during this time.

For further recommendations and tips on travelling safety, visit 10 Ways to Travel Safely and Responsibly.

The North Thompson Valley is a beautiful wilderness region, that is composed of many incredible climates. During the hot summer months, there is a risk of wildfires. To report a wildfire or irresponsible behaviour that could start a wildfire in British Columbia, please call 1 800 663-5555 or (*5555 from a cell phone) as soon as possible. Information from the public is crucial to the effectiveness of response.

Current Destination Information

For Business Closure Information and to keep current with what is open check out the destination websites for the areas within the North Thompson Valley.

Local Visitor Centres

Barriere Tourist/Visitor Info Booth
3 – 4323 Conner Road, Barriere
250-672-9221

Valemount Visitor Centre
785 Cranberry Lake Road, Valemount
250-566-9893

Wells Gray Park Visitor Information Centre
Highway 5, Clearwater Valley Road
250-674-3334

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This website is the official travel website for the North Thompson Valley, British Columbia, Canada and is sponsored by the North Thompson Valley Marketing Committee; a partnership of Tourism Wells Gray, Thompson-Nicola Regional District and Tourism Valemount.