Albreda British Columbia Map

About Albreda, British Columbia

Albreda is a locality in Cariboo Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Albreda is located at 52.6375°N, 119.1625°W.

Albreda rests within the rugged folds of the Cariboo Land District, where the shadows of the Malton Range cast long, cool reaches over the valley floor. It lies 22.8 km south-south-east of Valemount, BC (from Valemount, BC: bearing 160°T), and is situated 17.3 km south-south-east of Cedarside. The air here holds a sharp, clean clarity, carrying the scent of damp earth and crushed pine needles from the dense timber stands that define the terrain. Only a kilometer away, the surface of Albreda Lake mirrors the shifting gray of the clouds, offering a stillness that seems to absorb the sound of the wind. Beyond the immediate rise of the land, the Canoe River carves a path through the wilderness, its presence felt in the persistent, low-frequency hum of moving water that underpins the quiet of the valley. Further out, the distant, jagged silhouette of Kimmel Glacier catches the fading light, turning a pale, ethereal blue as the sun dips behind the peaks. To the south, the landscape opens toward the North Thompson Oxbows East Park, where the slow, deliberate turn of the water creates a sanctuary for the creatures that move through the heavy brush. History in Albreda clings to the narrow corridors of the mountain passes, shaped by the demands of transit and the extraction of timber that once dictated the movement of men and machines. The economy has shifted from the frantic pace of early industry to a quieter existence, one focused on the seasonal cycles of the forest and the maintenance of the vital rail lines that cut through the district. Residents live in a deliberate alignment with the land, acknowledging the harsh winters and the brief, brilliant intensity of the growing season. The heritage of the region remains visible in the sturdy, weathered structures that stand against the elements, built with an eye toward utility rather than ornament. Life in Albreda proceeds with a focus on the immediate, where the weight of the surrounding peaks and the cold, bright light of the high altitude define the character of those who remain.

About This Albreda Map Page

Explore Albreda, 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: 52.6375, -119.1625. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Albreda includes the postal code (V0E), 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 Albreda 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.