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Barriere, British Columbia, Canada
     
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The
community of Barriere is located 66 kilometers north of Kamloops on
Yellowhead #5 Highway. It is situated at the confluence of the Barriere
and North Thompson Rivers in the Central North Thompson Valley. The
Shuswap Highlands define the eastern side of the valley, rising to 1,830
meters.
The predominant industry in Barriere is forestry. Two major mills are
located in the area: Gilbert Smith
Forest Products (Barriere) and Darfield Building Products (Darfield),
which is now called North River Log Homes.
Approximately 75% of the area's labour force is either directly or
indirectly dependent upon the forest industry.
A growing trend for Barriere is an
increase in tourism. The biggest event of the year is the
North
Thompson Fall Fair. The annual edition of the "Fair" is
held on the Labour Day weekend of each year. Among the Fair's many
features are the professional rodeo, chuck wagon and pony chariot races
along with a parade and rural produce and livestock competitions.
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