Albert Head British Columbia Map

About Albert Head, British Columbia

Albert Head is a community in Esquimalt Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Albert Head is located at 48.3917°N, 123.5042°W.

Albert Head stands as a rugged promontory, a sentinel of wind-scoured rock and tenacious coastal forest overlooking the Salish Sea. It lies 11.1 km west-south-west of Victoria, BC (from Victoria, BC: bearing 248°T), and is situated 6.5 km south of Langford. The land here is a study in contrasts: sheer cliffs plunge to the restless water, while inland, sheltered pockets of Douglas fir and arbutus cling to slopes softened by centuries of rain. The air, perpetually kissed by salt and sea spray, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and the faint, resinous perfume of conifers. Below, hidden coves and rocky beaches reveal themselves at low tide, their surfaces slick with kelp and barnacles, a testament to the constant embrace of the ocean. The light, especially in the late afternoon, often paints the western sky in hues of rose and gold, reflecting a quiet, enduring beauty upon the land. This stretch of coastline, part of the Esquimalt Land District, whispers of a deep past, its very contours shaped by the First Peoples who navigated these waters for millennia. Later, it became a strategic point, its commanding views sought after for defense, a history that can still be felt in the remnants of fortifications. The local economy, once tied to the sea and the forest, now finds a more varied expression, with the proximity to larger centres influencing its character. While not a hub of industry, Albert Head retains a distinct sense of place, a quiet resilience evident in its weathered structures and the unhurried pace of life, where the rhythm of the tides often dictates the day's unfolding.

About This Albert Head Map Page

Explore Albert Head, British Columbia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.391667, -123.504167. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Albert Head includes the postal code (V9C), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Albert Head is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.