Eagle Ridge British Columbia Map

About Eagle Ridge, British Columbia

Eagle Ridge is a community in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Eagle Ridge is located at 49.2878°N, 122.8217°W.

Eagle Ridge rises from the confluence of the Fraser River’s broad, grey sweep and the steeper, verdant slopes of the Coast Mountains. It lies 21.4 km east of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 82°T), and is situated 12.1 km east-north-east of Burnaby. Here, the air often carries a damp, earthy perfume, a blend of Pacific mist and the rich scent of Douglas fir and cedar, especially after a soft rain has kissed the ancient canopy. The terrain is a dynamic interplay of steep inclines, where homes cling precariously to hillsides, offering panoramic vistas of the river valley below, and gentler, forested expanses that invite quiet contemplation. Beneath the often-overcast sky, the landscape feels both wild and tamed, a place where the raw power of nature meets the persistent human endeavor to build and belong. The history of Eagle Ridge is deeply intertwined with the ebb and flow of the Fraser River’s bounty and the logging industry that once defined its economy. For generations, Indigenous peoples have known these lands, their stories whispered on the wind that rustles through the tall trees. Later, sawmills hummed with activity, their output a testament to the abundant timber, shaping the character of early settlements here. While the era of large-scale logging has largely receded, a sense of industrious spirit endures, now manifesting in smaller, specialized businesses and a strong connection to the surrounding natural resources. The proximity to the river, a vital artery for trade and transport for centuries, continues to influence the pace of life, offering a constant reminder of the powerful currents that have shaped Eagle Ridge.

About This Eagle Ridge Map Page

Explore Eagle Ridge, 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: 49.287778, -122.821667. 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 Eagle Ridge includes the postal code (V3B), 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 Eagle Ridge 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.