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| Place | Boswell |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | British Columbia (BC) |
| Location | Kootenay Land District |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 49.45 |
| Longitude | -116.76667 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | V0N |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | JAATZ |
Boswell is a community in Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Boswell is located at 49.4500°N, 116.7667°W.
Boswell rests along the eastern shore of Kootenay Lake, where the steep, forested slopes of the Nelson Range rise abruptly to meet the sky. It lies 38.5 km east of Nelson, BC (from Nelson, BC: bearing 97°T), and is situated 6.9 km north-north-west of Sanca. The air here holds a particular weight at dusk, cooling rapidly as shadows stretch across the water and the peaks catch the final, bruised light of the sun. Deep within the Kootenay Land District, Boswell remains defined by its proximity to the water, which acts as a vast, reflective mirror for the rugged terrain above. The landscape feels held by the silence of the mountains, with Drewry Point Park providing a quiet threshold between the dense cedar slopes and the lake’s edge. The economy of Boswell has long leaned into the land, drawing sustenance from small-scale orchards and the quiet industry of those who prefer the shelter of the valley. Life in Boswell follows the seasonal turn of the fruit trees, a practice that anchors the residents to the cycles of bloom and harvest. While the East Branch Kootenay River flows at a distance, its presence is felt in the moisture that clings to the air, supporting the lush growth that defines the region. Residents look toward the distant, icy silhouette of Kokanee Glacier, a stark reminder of the wilder, higher country that stands watch over the lower reaches of the lake.
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Explore Boswell, 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: 49.45, -116.76667. 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 Boswell includes the postal code (V0N), 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 Boswell 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 | July 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |