Coldstream British Columbia Map

About Coldstream, British Columbia

Coldstream is a district municipality in Osoyoos Division Yale Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Coldstream is located at 50.2239°N, 119.2300°W.

Coldstream rests in a valley cradled by the Okanagan Highland, its landscape a testament to the land's ancient sculpting by water and ice. It lies 5.5 km south-south-east of Vernon, BC (from Vernon, BC: bearing 148°T), and is situated 9.3 km west of Lavington. Here, the earth breathes a dry, sun-baked warmth, a stark beauty that hints at the arid heart of the interior. Rolling hills, painted in muted ochres and sage greens, descend towards the glittering expanse of Kalamalka Lake, its turquoise waters a startling jewel against the muted palette of the surrounding terrain. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the faint, sweet perfume of sun-warmed pine and the distant, almost imperceptible hum of unseen insects, a gentle symphony of summer. This is a place where the sky feels vast, a boundless canvas that shifts from the pale blue of midday to the fiery oranges and purples of twilight, casting long, dramatic shadows that stretch and distort the familiar contours of the land. The story of Coldstream is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the bounty it yields, a legacy stretching back to the Okanagan peoples who first understood its profound richness. Later settlers, drawn by the promise of this sun-drenched land, cultivated its potential, transforming it into a renowned agricultural hub, particularly for its orchards and vineyards that now define the local economy. The gentle slopes are meticulously tended, a patchwork of orderly rows that speak of generations of dedication and hard work. While not a place of grand historical monuments, Coldstream’s character is etched into the very rhythm of its days – the quiet industry of harvest, the hushed camaraderie of neighbours, and the enduring allure of Kalamalka Lake, a constant, shimmering presence that draws life and leisure to its shores.

About This Coldstream Map Page

Explore Coldstream, 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: 50.223889, -119.23. 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 Coldstream includes the postal code (V1T), 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 Coldstream 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.