Fauquier British Columbia Map

About Fauquier, British Columbia

Fauquier is a community in Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Fauquier is located at 49.8708°N, 118.0708°W.

Fauquier rests in a sun-drenched valley, a place where the Shuswap River, a ribbon of cool jade, carves its patient path through a landscape of rolling hills and fertile benches. It lies 45.4 km south-south-west of Nakusp, BC (from Nakusp, BC: bearing 206°T), and is situated 11.3 km north-north-east of Edgewood. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the sweet, earthy scent of ripening fruit and the faint, sharp tang of pine needles warmed by the sun. Scattered homesteads, their roofs weathered to a soft grey, punctuate the green expanse, each a small declaration of human presence against the immense quiet of the surrounding mountains. These peaks, cloaked in a mosaic of evergreen and deciduous trees, rise in gentle, rounded shoulders, their summits often softened by a persistent haze that lends a dreamlike quality to the horizon. The land itself feels ancient, a testament to slow geological processes, its contours shaped by water and wind over millennia, inviting a contemplative pace of life. The history of Fauquier is deeply entwined with the bounty of its land and the persistent spirit of those who settled here. Early days saw the cultivation of orchards, a tradition that continues to define the local economy, with apples, pears, and cherries finding their way to markets far and wide. This agricultural heritage is not merely an industry but a way of life, passed down through generations, fostering a strong sense of community that values hard work and shared harvests. Beyond the orchards, the river has always been a vital artery, supporting fishing and providing a picturesque backdrop for the leisurely unfolding of days. The echoes of past endeavors, perhaps the faint rumble of a forgotten logging operation or the whispers of the Sinixt people who have long called this valley home, seem to linger in the dappled light that filters through the leaves, adding a layer of quiet depth to the present.

About This Fauquier Map Page

Explore Fauquier, 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: 49.870833, -118.070833. 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 Fauquier includes the postal code (V0G), 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 Fauquier 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.