Ambleside British Columbia Map

About Ambleside, British Columbia

Ambleside is a community in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Ambleside is located at 49.3164°N, 123.1511°W.

Ambleside nestles into the embrace of British Columbia’s Lower Mainland, a place where the land gently slopes towards the silvered expanse of the Burrard Inlet. It lies 6.7 km north-north-west of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 336°T), and is situated 15.3 km west-north-west of Burnaby. Here, the air carries the briny kiss of the sea, mingling with the scent of damp earth and the distant hum of human activity. Mature trees, their branches reaching like ancient arms, cast dappled shadows across well-tended lawns and the quiet residential streets, while the ever-present backdrop of distant, mist-shrouded mountains lends a sense of profound scale and wildness. The terrain, a tapestry of subtle rises and dips, invites exploration on foot, each turn revealing a new vista, a glimpse of water between the rooftops, or the cheerful bloom of a garden. The history of Ambleside is a story deeply connected to the land and the waters that define it. Once part of a larger agricultural landscape, its transformation reflects the growth and evolution of the surrounding region, its economy once tied to the fertile soil and the bounty of the sea. Today, Ambleside thrives as a vibrant residential hub, its character shaped by a blend of established families and newcomers drawn to its serene beauty and accessible amenities. The presence of St. George's School, a distinguished independent institution, adds a distinctive academic rhythm to the community, its grounds a quiet counterpoint to the lively waterfront. Evenings here often bring a hushed beauty, the setting sun painting the sky in hues of apricot and rose, reflecting on the calm waters of the inlet, a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of this coastal enclave.

About This Ambleside Map Page

Explore Ambleside, 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: 49.316389, -123.151111. 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 Ambleside includes the postal code (V7T), 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 Ambleside 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.