Fairfield British Columbia Map

About Fairfield, British Columbia

Fairfield is a community in Victoria Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Fairfield is located at 48.4167°N, 123.3500°W.

Fairfield rests where the land gently slopes towards the Salish Sea, a place where evergreen forests meet the salty air. It lies 1.7 km south-east of Victoria, BC (from Victoria, BC: bearing 140°T), and is situated 12.0 km east-south-east of Langford. The terrain here is a nuanced tapestry of rolling hills, carved by ancient glaciers, and punctuated by small, sheltered coves that invite contemplation. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent coastal mist, can illuminate the moss-draped branches of Douglas firs and Western red cedars with an almost ethereal glow, casting long shadows across the ferns and salal that carpet the forest floor. The air itself carries a distinct scent of pine needles, damp earth, and the distant, briny tang of the ocean, a constant reminder of Fairfield’s intimate connection to the marine environment. Historically, Fairfield has been shaped by its advantageous position on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, a nexus of trade and settlement. Its roots are intertwined with the maritime industries that once dominated its harbour, from bustling fishing fleets to the steady arrival and departure of supply ships. While the echoes of those days remain, the local economy has diversified, embracing a blend of professional services, artisanal crafts, and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors and residents alike. The presence of heritage buildings, their weathered facades whispering tales of earlier times, stands as a quiet testament to the generations who have called Fairfield home, each leaving their imprint on the character of this distinctive coastal locale.

About This Fairfield Map Page

Explore Fairfield, 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: 48.416667, -123.35. 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 Fairfield includes the postal code (V8V), 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 Fairfield 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.