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 a vast, sculpted landscape, where the Cariboo Mountains rise in a rugged embrace, their flanks cloaked in the deep green of spruce and fir. 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 carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. Through the heart of Albreda flows the North Thompson River, a powerful, jade-coloured artery, its current a ceaseless murmur against the pebble-strewn banks. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-heavy cloud cover, paints the valley floor in shifting patterns of gold and shadow, illuminating the undulating terrain that hints at the geological forces that shaped this place. The very character of Albreda seems to be drawn from this grand, untamed backdrop, a quiet resilience in the face of immense natural beauty. The story of Albreda is deeply intertwined with the veins of the earth, a legacy born from the ambition of prospectors and the hardy souls who followed them. For a time, the promise of precious metals pulsed through the region, leaving behind echoes of boom and bust, of fortunes sought and sometimes found, within the shadowed gulches and along the riverbanks. Though the era of intense mining has largely receded, the spirit of resourcefulness persists. Today, the local economy is more broadly tethered to the vast forests that define the surrounding mountains, with forestry operations providing a steady, if sometimes challenging, livelihood. The North Thompson River, beyond its scenic grandeur, also plays a role, its waters a vital pathway for timber and a source of sustenance for those who live close to its banks. The quiet hum of machinery, the distant whine of a chainsaw, the steady flow of the river – these are the sounds that compose the distinctive rhythm of life in Albreda.

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. Wikipedia and 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.