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 Tessa LIU.
The detachment is distinguishable by the stunning rose garden located out front.
Our community is currently being served by RCMP Constables Randy TAYLOR and Tessa LIU.
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 11:30am - 6:00pm (1:30-2:00pm closed for break). 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 **MASKS ARE MANDATORY**
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. MASKS ARE MANDATORY TO ENTER THE BUILDING.
During the fall/winter months, Canyon Lanes is open to the public during these hours:
Monday 11 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday: 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11am - 6 pm
Friday-Saturday: 3 pm - 9 pm
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. If any local citizens are interested in joining one of the adult bowling leagues, please contact Sherri Forman, Manager of Canyon Lanes.
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 canyonlanes1991@gmail.com. Phone: 604-867-8800, (fax: 604-867-9112).
**ADULT BOWLERS MUST HAVE A VACCINE PASSPORT. RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED DURING THE PANDEMIC. PLEASE BE KIND, SANITIZE AND WEAR YOUR MASK!
From fall until spring, the leagues are underway, which includes after school Youth Bowling Club (YBC) leagues. MASKS ARE MANDATORY TO ENTER THE BUILDING.
During the fall/winter months, Canyon Lanes is open to the public during these hours:
Monday 11 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday: 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11am - 6 pm
Friday-Saturday: 3 pm - 9 pm
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. If any local citizens are interested in joining one of the adult bowling leagues, please contact Sherri Forman, Manager of Canyon Lanes.
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 canyonlanes1991@gmail.com. Phone: 604-867-8800, (fax: 604-867-9112).
**ADULT BOWLERS MUST HAVE A VACCINE PASSPORT. RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED DURING THE PANDEMIC. PLEASE BE KIND, SANITIZE AND WEAR YOUR MASK!
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
**DURING THE PANDEMIC, FAMILY PLACE IS ADHERING TO ALL RESTRICTIONS AND PROTOCOLS. WE ARE OPERATING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY FOR ALL EARLY YEARS PROGRAMMING. WE WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE REFERRALS TO ANY OUTSIDE HEALTH SERVICE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND CONCERNS.
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:
PO Box188, Boston Bar, BC. V0K 1C0
Meaghan Briggs Phone: 403-863-3316.
Email us at frasercanyonfp@gmail.com
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:
- 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 - Lunches are provided Wednesdays at noon out of Boston Bar Community Hall. All are welcome to sit in or take out. In response to restrictions and protocols, any indoor gathering requires that folks have a vaccination passport, wear a mask and maintain a safe distance from one another. (A minimum donation of $2.00 would be appreciated to keep our community luncheon program going).
PO Box188, Boston Bar, BC. V0K 1C0
Meaghan Briggs Phone: 403-863-3316.
Email us at frasercanyonfp@gmail.com
Almer Carlson Pool
The Almer Carlson outdoor pool is located at 48846 Highline Road in North Bend. The pool is open all summer and pre-covid, offered public swimming, lessons, youth programs, and fitness programs. Call 604-867-9796 during the summer months for programs and other information. The pool normally opens at the beginning of July until the first week of September.
Watch in the monthly Update Newsletter for information about the summer of 2022.
(Hours may be restricted and reservations required in the upcoming season.)
Watch in the monthly Update Newsletter for information about the summer of 2022.
(Hours may be restricted and reservations required in the upcoming season.)
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.
For more information, please contact our community's Better at Home Coordinator, Sandra Clark at 604-869-1831. 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 offers weekly shuttle bus transportation for shopping on Thursdays, from Boston Bar to Hope and from Boston Bar to Chilliwack on the last Thursday of the month. The shuttle bus is for shopping and errands only. It is NOT for transportation to medical appointments, procedures and/or treatments.
Due to Covid restrictions, space is limited. Tickets must be purchased in advance at CANYON LANES during their regular business hours. You can also book a seat by calling Canyon Lanes 604-867-8800
The shuttle 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 New Horizons grant, a program specifically available for seniors 55 and older provides opportunity to get together and socialize, by way of afternoon teas or dinners/bingo nights at the Boston Bar Community Hall. Other programs to improve quality of life include foot care and dental hygiene. Check with the monthly 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 at noon every Wednesday to help support community members, especially our seniors. Everyone is welcome at the weekly luncheons. Due to Covid protocols which encourage safe distancing between individuals, the lunch is now provided out of the Boston Bar Community Hall. You can choose to eat in or take out. (*All indoor gatherings require a vaccination passport and everyone needs to wear a mask and safe-distance).
Due to escalating costs of food, a minimum donation of $2 is requested to continue our luncheon program
For more information, please contact our community's Better at Home Coordinator, Sandra Clark at 604-869-1831. 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 offers weekly shuttle bus transportation for shopping on Thursdays, from Boston Bar to Hope and from Boston Bar to Chilliwack on the last Thursday of the month. The shuttle bus is for shopping and errands only. It is NOT for transportation to medical appointments, procedures and/or treatments.
Due to Covid restrictions, space is limited. Tickets must be purchased in advance at CANYON LANES during their regular business hours. You can also book a seat by calling Canyon Lanes 604-867-8800
The shuttle 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 New Horizons grant, a program specifically available for seniors 55 and older provides opportunity to get together and socialize, by way of afternoon teas or dinners/bingo nights at the Boston Bar Community Hall. Other programs to improve quality of life include foot care and dental hygiene. Check with the monthly 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 at noon every Wednesday to help support community members, especially our seniors. Everyone is welcome at the weekly luncheons. Due to Covid protocols which encourage safe distancing between individuals, the lunch is now provided out of the Boston Bar Community Hall. You can choose to eat in or take out. (*All indoor gatherings require a vaccination passport and everyone needs to wear a mask and safe-distance).
Due to escalating costs of food, a minimum donation of $2 is requested 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 organizers Alana Der & David Wells at 604-869-4133.
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 organizers Alana Der & David Wells at 604-869-4133.
