Hollyburn British Columbia Map

About Hollyburn, British Columbia

Hollyburn is a community in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Hollyburn is located at 49.3333°N, 123.1500°W.

Hollyburn nestles in a verdant embrace, where the land begins its slow, deliberate climb towards the imposing North Shore mountains. It lies 8.4 km north-north-west of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 342°T), and is situated 15.2 km south-south-east of Lions Bay. The air here carries the damp, earthy perfume of Douglas fir and cedar, a scent deepened by the frequent, soft rains that bless this corner of British Columbia. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, filters down in diffuse shafts, illuminating the moss-laden branches and the rich, dark soil underfoot, a landscape that feels both ancient and vibrantly alive. The terrain itself is a study in subtle contours, a series of gentle slopes and shallow valleys carved by forgotten waters, suggesting a patient hand at work over millennia. Historically, Hollyburn's character has been shaped by its proximity to the sea and its abundant timber resources. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich harvests from the fertile soil and the sturdy lumber that could be felled, established a foothold here, their efforts leaving faint echoes in the landscape. The local economy, while diversifying, still retains a connection to its roots, with pockets of artisanal woodworking and a growing appreciation for locally sourced produce hinting at a continued dialogue with the land. The quiet hum of residential life, punctuated by the distant sigh of the ocean and the rustle of leaves, creates a unique rhythm, a sense of settled existence where nature's grander narratives are always within earshot.

About This Hollyburn Map Page

Explore Hollyburn, 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: 49.333333, -123.15. 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 Hollyburn includes the postal code (V7T), 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 Hollyburn 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.