Cedar British Columbia Map

About Cedar, British Columbia

Cedar is a community in Cedar Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Cedar is located at 49.1167°N, 123.8500°W.

Cedar rests upon the Pacific coast, a quiet expanse defined by the rising silhouette of the Woodley Range and the persistent, low-slung currents of the Nanaimo River. It lies 8.3 km south-east of Nanaimo, BC (from Nanaimo, BC: bearing 129°T), and is situated 13.9 km north of Ladysmith. The air here holds the salt-heavy moisture of the sea, clinging to the cedar boughs and the dark, upturned earth of the fields. Just a short distance from the riverbanks, the surface of York Lake remains polished and still, reflecting the grey-blue light of the coastal sky. This terrain creates a particular stillness at dusk, when the shadows stretch long across the ground and the land seems to hold its breath before the coming night. The history of Cedar is rooted in the hard work of early settlers who cleared the dense timber to establish farms that still define the local character. Agriculture continues to shape the economy, with small-scale producers tending to the soil while the influence of the nearby Pacific coast keeps the climate mild and damp throughout the year. The pace of life in Cedar reflects a preference for self-reliance and connection to the land, where the daily routine follows the seasonal shifts of the coastal environment. Residents often find themselves attuned to the subtle changes in the water levels of the Nanaimo River or the shifting winds that come off the coast, marking the passage of time through the natural cycles of this particular landscape.

About This Cedar Map Page

Explore Cedar, 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: 49.116667, -123.85. 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 Cedar includes the postal code (V9R), 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 Cedar 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.