Cariboo British Columbia Map

About Cariboo, British Columbia

Cariboo is a community in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Cariboo is located at 49.2500°N, 122.8833°W.

Cariboo lies nestled in a verdant cradle, where the land sighs with a quiet grace. It lies 16.8 km east of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 94°T), and is situated 6.5 km east of Burnaby. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep emerald of Douglas fir and cedar, tumble towards the sky, their slopes softened by the passage of countless seasons. A network of small, clear streams, like silver threads, weave through the landscape, their murmur a constant, gentle song. The air here carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a fragrance that seeps into the very bones of the place, offering a profound sense of stillness. Even on the brightest days, a subtle coolness lingers, a reminder of the Pacific's nearby influence, lending a hushed reverence to the afternoon light as it filters through the dense canopy. The history of Cariboo is a story etched in the enduring spirit of those who have called it home, a narrative interwoven with the rhythms of the land. This place, once a vital hub for the fur trade and later a beacon for prospectors drawn by the whisper of gold, now finds its pulse in the fertile soil that yields abundant crops. The economy of Cariboo thrives on agriculture, with orchards heavy with fruit and fields of grain stretching towards the horizon, a testament to generations of hard work and a deep understanding of the earth. Local traditions, passed down through families, celebrate the harvest and the interconnectedness of community, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels as solid and reliable as the ancient trees that stand sentinel over the land.

About This Cariboo Map Page

Explore Cariboo, 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: 49.25, -122.88333. 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 Cariboo includes the postal code (V3J), 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 Cariboo 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.