Beaton British Columbia Map

About Beaton, British Columbia

Beaton is a locality in Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Beaton is located at 50.7331°N, 117.7344°W.

Beaton rests cradled between the formidable embrace of the Selkirk Mountains, where ancient forests, thick with the scent of cedar and fir, descend in verdant waves towards the shimmering expanse of Arrow Lake. It lies 43.8 km south-east of Revelstoke, BC (from Revelstoke, BC: bearing 132°T), and is situated 9.0 km south-west of Camborne. The air here, especially in the hushed hours of dawn, carries a crisp, invigorating coolness, a testament to the surrounding wilderness. Jagged peaks, often dusted with snow even in the warmer months, stand sentinel, their rugged faces softened by the gentle light that filters through the dense canopy. The land itself is a mosaic of steep slopes and narrow valleys, carved by the patient hand of glaciers and watered by the ceaseless murmur of unseen creeks that tumble down towards the lake. Historically, Beaton’s story is deeply entwined with the bounty of its waters and the riches hidden within its mountains. The very foundations of this settlement were laid by those who sought timber from the abundant forests and minerals from the earth, their endeavors leaving subtle imprints on the landscape. The economy, though now more diverse, still feels the echo of its pioneering past, with a quiet industriousness that hums beneath the surface. Arrow Lake, a vital artery for transport and recreation, dictates the pace of life, its broad surface reflecting the ever-changing moods of the sky. The character of Beaton is one of resilience and connection to the natural world, a place where the wild still whispers its ancient tales to those who pause to listen.

About This Beaton Map Page

Explore Beaton, 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: 50.733056, -117.734444. 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 Beaton includes the postal code (V0G), 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 Beaton 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.