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| Place | Beaton |
| Type | Locality |
| Province / Territory | British Columbia (BC) |
| Location | Kootenay Land District |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 50.733056 |
| Longitude | -117.734444 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | JAFAO |
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.
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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.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |