Country Canada Regional district Thompson-Nicola Time zone PST (UTC-8) Elevation 380 m Population 2,495 (2011) Local time Friday 9:32 AM | Region BC Interior Incorporated April 21,1969 Postal code span V0E 1M0 Area 3.05 km² Province British Columbia Clubs and Teams Chase Heat, Chase Chiefs | |
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Chase is a village located in the Interior of British Columbia, Canada. It has a population of roughly 2,500, and its main industries are forestry and tourism. It is located at the outlet of Little Shuswap Lake, which is the source of the South Thompson River. Chase Creek, which drops over three small waterfalls before flowing through the town, enters the South Thompson just below the lake's outlet.
Contents
- Treetop flyers zipline chase british columbia canada
- Map of Chase BC Canada
- Fire department
- Policing
- Health care
- Roads
- Railway
- Airports
- Culture and recreation
- Sport
- References
Map of Chase, BC, Canada
Fire department
The Village of Chase provides fire services to the community through the Village of Chase Fire Department.
Policing
A Royal Canadian Mounted Police Detachment is located in Chase and serves the village the surrounding highways, and the First Nations community.
Health care
The Village of Chase is served by the Chase and District Health Centre, part of the Interior Health Authority.
The BC Ambulance Service maintains a station in the community.
Roads
The Trans-Canada Highway runs adjacent to the south side of the community and provides access to the nearby regional centres of Kamloops (57 km West) and Salmon Arm (52 km East).
Other, minor routes connect Chase to Falkland and Barriere.
There has been a perennial proposal to construct a winterized road between Chase and nearby Sun Peaks to aid in the development of Chase's economy allow for a shorter route for visitors arriving at the resort community from the east.
Railway
The Canadian Pacific Railway mainline travels through the community with through freight and passenger traffic.
Airports
The closest commercial airport is the Kamloops Airport. The Shuswap (Skwlax Field) Aerodrome is located on the northeast side of Little Shushwap Lake.
Culture and recreation
The primary attraction for the Village of Chase is the Little Shuswap Lake. Beaches, boat launches and a large pier provided access to the lake.
The Sunshore Golf Club provides a nine-hole golf course.
Sport
Chase is home to the Chase Heat of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. It was the home of the Chase Chiefs of the same league, who existed from 2007 to 2010, before relocating to Kelowna.