Craigellachie British Columbia Map

About Craigellachie, British Columbia

Craigellachie is a community in Kamloops Division Yale Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Craigellachie is located at 50.9664°N, 118.7178°W.

Craigellachie nestles within a verdant valley, a place where the Shuswap River carves its deliberate path, its waters a cool, shimmering artery reflecting the immense, blue sky. It lies 36.7 km west of Revelstoke, BC (from Revelstoke, BC: bearing 265°T), and is situated 6.8 km east-north-east of Malakwa. Pine-clad slopes rise steeply on either side, their dark green cloaks broken by the paler hues of aspen and birch, a mosaic that shifts with the seasons. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries the crisp scent of damp earth and conifer needles, a clean, invigorating breath that speaks of the wildness just beyond the scattering of homes and businesses. Here, the landscape itself feels like a character, ancient and enduring, its contours shaped by forces far grander than human endeavor. The very name Craigellachie whispers of its Scottish heritage, a legacy left by early settlers who found their footing in this rugged terrain. For generations, the economy of Craigellachie has been tied to the land, its bounty harvested through forestry and agriculture, the rhythms of planting and reaping echoing the natural cycles. While the logging trucks still rumble along the highway, a subtle shift is evident, a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors and whispers of new possibilities. The nearby Eagle Pass, a historic route, once saw the passage of prospectors and railway builders, their efforts etched into the very soul of this place, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called Craigellachie home.

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Explore Craigellachie, 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: 50.966389, -118.717778. 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 Craigellachie includes the postal code (V1E), 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 Craigellachie 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.