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Houston British Columbia Map

Explore Houston, British Columbia with an interactive map featuring Street View, satellite and terrain views. Live weather, local news and location details for Houston, British Columbia, Canada.

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PlaceHouston
TypeDistrict Municipality
Province / TerritoryBritish Columbia (BC)
LocationRange 5 Coast Land District
CountryCanada
Latitude54.398333
Longitude-126.648333
Population3,052
Postal Code (FSA)V8G
Area Code236, 250, 604, 672, 778
ImportanceLarge city
CGN IDJBANJ

About Houston, British Columbia

Houston is a district municipality in Range 5 Coast Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Houston is located at 54.3983°N, 126.6483°W.

Houston, British Columbia, nestles in a landscape carved by ancient glaciers, where the Bulkley River, a silver ribbon, flows through a broad valley floor fringed by the dark, dense forests of the Skeena Mountains. It lies 54.3 km south-east of Smithers, BC (from Smithers, BC: bearing 141°T), and is situated 8.7 km south-east of Barrett Lake. This is a place where the economy has long been tethered to the land's bounty, from the historical trapping and fur trade that first drew people here, to the timber industry that continues to shape its present. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the clean, sharp scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in on all sides. The land itself, a mosaic of rolling hills and steep mountain slopes, dictates the pace of life, fostering a quiet resilience in its inhabitants. The cultural character of Houston is one of understated strength, a reflection of the hardy souls who have made their lives in this northern setting. While no globally recognized landmarks define its skyline, the surrounding natural beauty, with its potential for hiking and fishing, serves as a constant, quiet attraction. The nearby Morice Mountain Nordic Ski Club speaks to a community that embraces the seasonal shifts, and the annual Houston Link Society Rodeo brings a burst of vibrant energy to the summer months. Though lacking major universities or widely known professional sports teams, Houston is home to individuals who embody the spirit of the region, those who understand the deep connection between people and the powerful, untamed landscape that cradles them.

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About This Houston Map Page

Explore Houston, British Columbia, Canada, with interactive street, satellite and terrain maps, complete with integrated Google Street View imagery. 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. Visitors can also search Google alongside Wikipedia and editorial summaries for additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Houston includes the postal code (V8G), 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 Houston 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.

Page generatedJune 2026
Location dataCanadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada