Arras British Columbia Map

About Arras, British Columbia

Arras is a community in Peace River Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Arras is located at 55.7497°N, 120.5347°W.

Arras lies nestled within a broad, sweeping expanse of the Peace River Land District, where the land unfolds in a generous, rolling embrace. It lies 18.8 km west of Dawson Creek, BC (from Dawson Creek, BC: bearing 266°T), and is situated 7.8 km south-south-west of Bessborough. Here, the boreal forest begins its thoughtful encroachment, interspersed with clearings that speak of human endeavor, the dark green of spruce and pine a constant, grounding presence against the vast, often pale blue sky. The air carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a clean, sharp fragrance that deepens with the cool breath of evening. The terrain, while not rugged, possesses a subtle, textured character, with gentle slopes leading to shallow valleys where water, if present, would gather in quiet pools reflecting the immense sky. The silence here is not an absence of sound, but a rich tapestry of natural whispers – the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth, the sigh of wind through the trees, the distant call of a bird. The story of Arras is one of hardy beginnings, where settlers carved out a life from the rich, dark soil of the Peace River country. Its economy, like much of the region, has long been tied to the land, with agriculture forming the backbone of its existence, the broad fields a testament to generations of farming. Ranching also plays a significant role, the open country suited to grazing. While no grand historical monuments define Arras, its character is etched in the stoic resilience of its people and the quiet dignity of its working landscape. The rhythm of life is dictated by the seasons, a steady, predictable pulse that has sustained this place through boom and bust, fostering a deep connection to the land and to each other.

About This Arras Map Page

Explore Arras, 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: 55.749722, -120.534722. 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 Arras includes the postal code (V1G), 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 Arras 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.