Services
Anderson Creek Health Services Building
The Anderson Creek Health Clinic provides services to the whole community. It is open on Wednesdays from 10-3. Nurse-practitioners and physicians maintain a weekly practice here. Telehealth is also available to remotely link patients with specialists in the lower mainland. Seniors' health is also monitored by a Community Paramedic who comes to Boston Bar weekly to do home visits. The paramedic maintains contact with healthcare providers at the weekly Anderson Clinic. Call the Hope Medical Clinic at (604)869-5648 to make an appointment. A Community Health Representative, (Drug & Alcohol Addictions Navigator) and Legal Aid services are also available at Anderson Clinic. 604-867-8844. For Mental Health Appointments,call 604-860-7733. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, HEALTH CARE SERVICES AT THE CLINIC HAVE BEEN RESTRICTED. PLEASE CALL HOPE MEDICAL CLINIC FOR MORE INFORMATION OR VIEW THE CURRENT NEWSLETTER FOR UPDATES.
Post Office
The Post office is located at 47854 Old Boston Bar Road. It is open from Monday to Friday.(Closed 12 pm - 1 pm for Lunch.)
Monday thru Wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday and Friday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
RCMP Detachment
The Police station is located beside Canada Post Office, on Old Boston Bar Rd, and can be reached by calling the non-emergency number (604) 867-9333.
The detachment is distinguishable by the stunning rose garden located out front.
Our community is currently being served by RCMP Constables Randy Taylor and Evelyne Jean.
The detachment is distinguishable by the stunning rose garden located out front.
Our community is currently being served by RCMP Constables Randy Taylor and Evelyne Jean.
British Columbia Ambulance Service
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Boston Bar-North Bend Fire Department
The Boston Bar/North Bend Volunteer Fire Department consists of a group of very dedicated volunteers and two fire halls, one on each side of the Fraser River. There is also a state of the art structure training facility on the North Bend side. Members meet Wednesday evenings to learn and maintain skills under the leadership of Fire Chief Crystal Pruim and qualified trainer Stu Pruim. Further training is conducted both inside and outside the community. Members respond to a variety of emergency situations: structural fires, wildfires, traffic accidents and more. If you are interested in joining the fire department, drop in on Wednesday night's training session at 6 pm at the Boston Bar Fire Hall. Or contact Crys Pruim by sending an email to bbfire@lookieloo.net.
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Library
The Boston Bar branch of the Fraser Valley Regional Library is located in the Boston Bar School at 47643 Old Boston Bar Road. Staff are friendly and welcome any chance to assist you with questions or items you are searching for. The library is open on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1:00-5:00 pm (closed for break) and 5:30-7:00 pm. Call (604) 867-8847 for more information.
The FVRL features one of British Columbia's finest selections of current and popular materials for all ages, featuring approximately 1.3 million items — from books and business directories, to magazines and maps. Any item can be delivered to the Boston Bar Library, free for the asking! The library also provides access to web-based materials such as journals, magazines, major Canadian news sources, encyclopedias, literary information, car repair manuals, and much more! A large list of MP3 Audiobook & eBook downloads are available. Have a research question? Email a FVRL librarian through our website at www.fvrl.bc.ca, and a reply within 48 hours can suggest locations or sources that might help answer your question. A library card from one of FVRL’s 25 branch libraries also gives access to free online peer tutors for homework help in Math, Science, and Social Studies. Check out all the great activities the library has to offer each month for the whole family in the Boston Bar-North Bend Update Newsletter!
The FVRL features one of British Columbia's finest selections of current and popular materials for all ages, featuring approximately 1.3 million items — from books and business directories, to magazines and maps. Any item can be delivered to the Boston Bar Library, free for the asking! The library also provides access to web-based materials such as journals, magazines, major Canadian news sources, encyclopedias, literary information, car repair manuals, and much more! A large list of MP3 Audiobook & eBook downloads are available. Have a research question? Email a FVRL librarian through our website at www.fvrl.bc.ca, and a reply within 48 hours can suggest locations or sources that might help answer your question. A library card from one of FVRL’s 25 branch libraries also gives access to free online peer tutors for homework help in Math, Science, and Social Studies. Check out all the great activities the library has to offer each month for the whole family in the Boston Bar-North Bend Update Newsletter!
Canyon Lanes, Tom Dunlop Recreation Center (** Closed due to Covid-19)
Canyon Lanes is our local bowling alley and community recreation center. Facilities include four lanes of 5-pin bowling with the latest in high-tech scoring equipment, pool tables, air hockey, children's play area, a cozy sitting area with big screen TV, and a large meeting room. Free WiFi too! Canyon Lanes also serves as Boston Bar's bottled water store. It's also a great place to book meetings, workshops or your own private party!
From fall until spring, the leagues are underway, which includes after school Youth Bowling Club (YBC) leagues.
During the fall/winter months, Canyon Lanes is open to the public during these hours:
Monday 11 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 9 pm
Wednesday: 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11am - 6 pm
Friday-Saturday: 3 pm - 9 pm
WEEKEND SPECIALS! Join us for some old fashioned FAMILY FUN on Friday and Saturday nights from 6 pm - 9 pm. Just $10 per family, per lane, per hour!!! (Shoe rental is extra.)
Does not apply on the monthly Friday Youth/Family Night (sponsored by Boston Bar First Nations).
Please Check the "Update Newsletter!"
Usually once a month at Canyon lanes, there is a Market held on a Saturday afternoon. All vendors are welcome to rent a table for $10 (but please book early). It's a great way to buy unique items and support local small businesses and artisans. Check the Update newsletter, for the dates and times!
Public bowling is not available during adult leagues times: 7-9 pm Tuesday nights, 9 am -12 pm on Wednesdays and while YBC bowls after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 until 5:00.
CLOSED SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS
Check out the Canyon Lanes page in the monthly Update Newsletter and their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/canyonbowl to keep up with special events.
Canyon Lanes is located at 47585 Trans-Canada Hwy. Contact Sherri Forman, Manager or send email to canyonlanes@lookieloo.net. Phone: 604-867-8800, (fax: 604-867-9112).
**DURING THE PANDEMIC, THE LANES ARE OPEN THURSDAYS ONLY FROM 4pm - 6pm FOR WATER REFILLS AND PRESCRIPTION PICKUPS.
From fall until spring, the leagues are underway, which includes after school Youth Bowling Club (YBC) leagues.
During the fall/winter months, Canyon Lanes is open to the public during these hours:
Monday 11 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 9 pm
Wednesday: 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11am - 6 pm
Friday-Saturday: 3 pm - 9 pm
WEEKEND SPECIALS! Join us for some old fashioned FAMILY FUN on Friday and Saturday nights from 6 pm - 9 pm. Just $10 per family, per lane, per hour!!! (Shoe rental is extra.)
Does not apply on the monthly Friday Youth/Family Night (sponsored by Boston Bar First Nations).
Please Check the "Update Newsletter!"
Usually once a month at Canyon lanes, there is a Market held on a Saturday afternoon. All vendors are welcome to rent a table for $10 (but please book early). It's a great way to buy unique items and support local small businesses and artisans. Check the Update newsletter, for the dates and times!
Public bowling is not available during adult leagues times: 7-9 pm Tuesday nights, 9 am -12 pm on Wednesdays and while YBC bowls after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 until 5:00.
CLOSED SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS
Check out the Canyon Lanes page in the monthly Update Newsletter and their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/canyonbowl to keep up with special events.
Canyon Lanes is located at 47585 Trans-Canada Hwy. Contact Sherri Forman, Manager or send email to canyonlanes@lookieloo.net. Phone: 604-867-8800, (fax: 604-867-9112).
**DURING THE PANDEMIC, THE LANES ARE OPEN THURSDAYS ONLY FROM 4pm - 6pm FOR WATER REFILLS AND PRESCRIPTION PICKUPS.
Fraser Canyon Community Church
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Sunday Services and Children's Sunday School at 11 am with potluck lunch following. Wednesday Bible Study at 7 pm. Friday Movie Night with refreshments 7 pm. The Church has a community bread ministry, and through the Meadow Rose Society, we have baby items available. If you need prayer, bread, or a ride to any of the events at Church, please call Cheryl at 604-206-9696 |
Community Halls
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Fraser Canyon Family Place
The Fraser Canyon Family Place is located at 65250 Old Boston Bar Road, right next to the Boston Bar Community Hall, and is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Please check the current newsletter on this website for this month’s activities and specific hours of operation. Programs include:
Phone: 604-867-9204.
- CPNP (Canadian Prenatal Nutritional Program) Better Beginnings: every Monday (Tuesdays in summer) for pregnant moms and babies to 12 months - free prenatal vitamins, weekly food vouchers & lunch are all provided free of charge. A neo-natal specialist visits once per month.
- CAP-C (Community Action Program for Children): Drop-in programs include, crafts & story time, snacks and lunch, cooking programs, parenting, home safety, guest speakers, field trips and yoga classes.
- Community Lunch - Wednesdays at noon, all are welcome (a minimum $2.00 donation is required to keep this community luncheon program going).
- A Community Outreach Worker (youth mental health) is at Family Place every Wednesday from 11 am - 2 pm.
- Community Paramedic visits: every Wednesday
Phone: 604-867-9204.
Almer Carlson Pool
The Almer Carlson outdoor pool is located at 48846 Highline Road in North Bend. The pool is open all summer and offers public swimming, lessons, youth programs, and fitness programs. Call 604-867-9796 during the summer months for programs and other information. Opening day will be in mid-June, 2020. There will be free barbecued hot dogs and hamburgers, games for the kids and a Bear Aware presentation!!
Almer Carlson Pool will be open daily throughout the summer from 11 am to 6:30 pm. until September 2nd 2019.
Almer Carlson Pool will be open daily throughout the summer from 11 am to 6:30 pm. until September 2nd 2019.
Boston Bar Elementary Secondary School
The Boston Bar School is part of Fraser Cascade School District 78. This elementary and secondary school is home to about 50 students and 10 staff members, and is a vital part of our community.
47632 Old Boston Bar Road,
Box 160 Principal: Lisa Oike
Boston Bar, B.C. V0K 1C0 Secretary: Renee Aldridge
Phone: 604-867-9222
Fax: 604-867-8855
47632 Old Boston Bar Road,
Box 160 Principal: Lisa Oike
Boston Bar, B.C. V0K 1C0 Secretary: Renee Aldridge
Phone: 604-867-9222
Fax: 604-867-8855
Fraser Canyon Better at Home Program
The Better at Home Program is a B.C. government - funded program administered by the United Way of the Lower Mainland to help seniors with day-to-day, non-medical tasks in order that they may continue to live independently in their own homes. Within the basket of services provided is transportation, light housekeeping and minor home maintenance. Depending on the level of income, some seniors may qualify for 50-100% subsidy. The Fraser Canyon BaHP is in partnership with Care Transit in Hope, B.C. and offers weekly shuttle bus transportation on Thursdays, from Boston Bar to Hope and to Chilliwack on alternate weeks. Check the schedule on the Better at Home page in our Boston Bar North Bend Update Newsletter.
Riders need to call the Fraser Canyon B@H Coordinator, Dawn Fox at 604-869-1831 by Wednesday to book a seat.
The bus is not just meant for our seniors. Anyone can ride!
The fares are very affordable at $20 return to Hope and $30 return to Chilliwack.
PROGRAM FOR SENIORS: Thanks to a 2019 New Horizons grant, a program specifically available for seniors 55 and older, provides opportunity to get together and socialize, by way of afternoon teas at Family Place, dinners at the Boston Bar Community Hall and other programs and opportunities to improve quality of life. Check with the Update Newsletter and refer to the calendar specifically for dates of upcoming events.
COMMUNITY LUNCH PROGRAM
The Boston Bar/North Bend Enhancement Society sponsors a Community Lunch from noon til 1 pm every Wednesday at Family Place (see above) to help support community members, especially seniors. (The weekly menus usually appear on the Family Place page of the Update Newsletter and/or in the Update's Community Calendar.) While enjoying a nutritious and delicious meal, folks also appreciate the friendly social atmosphere. Attendees are very welcome to stay after the lunch until 2 pm to visit with friends and/or play card games. Everyone is welcome at the weekly luncheons.
Due to escalating costs of food, a minimum donation of $2 is required to continue our luncheon program
Riders need to call the Fraser Canyon B@H Coordinator, Dawn Fox at 604-869-1831 by Wednesday to book a seat.
The bus is not just meant for our seniors. Anyone can ride!
The fares are very affordable at $20 return to Hope and $30 return to Chilliwack.
PROGRAM FOR SENIORS: Thanks to a 2019 New Horizons grant, a program specifically available for seniors 55 and older, provides opportunity to get together and socialize, by way of afternoon teas at Family Place, dinners at the Boston Bar Community Hall and other programs and opportunities to improve quality of life. Check with the Update Newsletter and refer to the calendar specifically for dates of upcoming events.
COMMUNITY LUNCH PROGRAM
The Boston Bar/North Bend Enhancement Society sponsors a Community Lunch from noon til 1 pm every Wednesday at Family Place (see above) to help support community members, especially seniors. (The weekly menus usually appear on the Family Place page of the Update Newsletter and/or in the Update's Community Calendar.) While enjoying a nutritious and delicious meal, folks also appreciate the friendly social atmosphere. Attendees are very welcome to stay after the lunch until 2 pm to visit with friends and/or play card games. Everyone is welcome at the weekly luncheons.
Due to escalating costs of food, a minimum donation of $2 is required to continue our luncheon program
BOSTON BAR FOOD BANK
The Boston Bar Food Bank is located in the meeting room at Canyon Lanes. Hampers are provided monthly; please check the current edition of our Update newsletter for the date and time of Food Bank Day. Applications are available at Canyon Lanes, Family Place and at the Post Office.
Donations are gratefully accepted, and can be dropped off at Canyon Lanes. Charitable tax receipts are available for monetary donations. Our Food Bank volunteers (photo) are integral to our operations. If you'd like to help too, please contact food bank organizer Morris at 604-867-9358.
Donations are gratefully accepted, and can be dropped off at Canyon Lanes. Charitable tax receipts are available for monetary donations. Our Food Bank volunteers (photo) are integral to our operations. If you'd like to help too, please contact food bank organizer Morris at 604-867-9358.
