The District of BarriereĀ was incorporated in 2007. The community is nestled in the North Thompson Valley between the North Thompson and Barriere Rivers. Forestry is a main economic driver locally, along with agriculture and tourism.
Population: 1,765* Land Area: 10.73 km2* Private Dwellings: 848* Dwelling Occupied by Usual Residents: 760* Main Transportation Route: Yellowhead Highway (Highway 5) *= 2021 Census data