Community InformationThe small, friendly community of Valemount is located in the Rocky Mountain Trench at the head of the North Thompson Valley in north eastern British Columbia. At the heart of mountain country amidst three picturesque mountain ranges, it is 34 kms from Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Rockies and origin of the mighty Fraser River.
Historically, Valemount was a logging community. Today, it is fast becoming part of British Columbia’s booming tourism sector, attracting hikers, back-country skiers and all-round outdoor enthusiasts.
INDUSTRY:
Forestry, tourismPopulation
Town Population: 1,020 (BC Stats, 2011 Census)
Health Administrative Information
Health Authority: Northern Health
Health Service Delivery Area: Northern Interior
Regional District: Fraser-Fort George
Rural Designation: RSA community
RRP Designation: A
RRP Points: 36.20
Practitioners
General Practitioners: 5 (www.cpsbc.ca)
Valemount Health Centre Box 697, 1445 - 5th Avenue Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0 P: 250 566-9138 | F: 250 566-4319 Hrs: Mon - Fri 8:40 am - 4:30 pmEmergency Room
This community has a full service Emergency Room.
It is open Sat and Sun, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Number of Visits Per Year: 4,702 (2009/2010 Statistics: NHA)
Travel distance to nearest hospital: Prince George (294 km)
Lab services
Valemount Health Centre Box 697, 1445 - 5th Avenue Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0 P: 250 566-9138 | F: 250 566-4319 Hrs: Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 3:30 pmImaging services
X-Ray Valemount Health Centre Box 697, 1445 - 5th Avenue Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0
P: 250 566-9138 ext. 225 | F: 250 566-4319 Hrs: Mon-Fri 9:00 - 3:30 pm
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Ambulance
BC Ambulance Service provides coverage to this community.
Pharmacy
Robson Valley Pharmacy 1255 - 5th Avenue Valmount, BC, V0E 2Z0 P: 250 566-4429
Extended Care
Valemount Health Centre Box 697, 1445 - 5th Avenue Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0 P: 250 566-9138 | F: 250 566-4319
Home Nursing
Valemount Health Centre Box 697, 1445 - 5th Avenue Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0 P: 250 566-9138 ext. 244 | F: 250 566-4319 Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:40 am - 4:30 pm, Sat/Sun 10 am - 6 pmMental Health and Addictions
Mental Health & Addictions Valemount Health Centre Box 697, 1445 - 5th Avenue Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0 P: 250 566-9138 | F: 250 566-4319 Hrs: Tues, Thurs
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BC Schizophrenia Society Northern Interior Region Mental Health & Addictions Prince George Office Box 504, 1117 - 6th Avenue Prince George, BC, V2L 4S6 P: 250 561-8033 | TFP: 1 888 561-8055 | F: 250 562-8015
