Cascade Heights British Columbia Map

About Cascade Heights, British Columbia

Cascade Heights is a community in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Cascade Heights is located at 49.2500°N, 123.0167°W.

Cascade Heights nestles into the steep incline overlooking the Fraser River, a verdant tapestry of Douglas firs and cedars clinging to the slopes. It lies 7.2 km east of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 100°T), and is situated 3.3 km west-north-west of Burnaby. The air here carries a damp, earthy scent, a constant reminder of the surrounding temperate rainforest, and the late afternoon sun, when it breaks through the canopy, casts long, golden fingers across the uneven terrain. Homes, many built with the sturdy practicality of those who have worked the land, are scattered amongst the trees, their rooftops peeking out like weathered stones in a wild garden. Below, the mighty Fraser, a powerful, jade-green artery, carves its relentless path through the valley, its presence a low, constant hum felt more than heard. The history of Cascade Heights is deeply entwined with the logging industry that once dominated this region, the ghosts of timber operations still whispered in the rustle of leaves and the occasional weathered stump. The land, carved and shaped by glaciers and millennia of rainfall, now supports a more diverse economy, with many residents commuting to nearby urban centres, yet retaining a distinct sense of place. There's a quiet resilience in Cascade Heights, a communal spirit forged in shared reliance on the land and a deep respect for its enduring wildness. The local school, a simple, functional building, serves as a focal point, its playground a vibrant splash of colour against the deep greens and browns of the surrounding forest, a testament to the generations that have grown up breathing this unique air.

About This Cascade Heights Map Page

Explore Cascade Heights, 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, -123.01667. 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 Cascade Heights includes the postal code (V5G), 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 Cascade Heights 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.