Kerrisdale British Columbia Map

About Kerrisdale, British Columbia

Kerrisdale is a community in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Kerrisdale is located at 49.2167°N, 123.1500°W.

Kerrisdale rests upon the gentle slopes of the New Westminster Land District, cradled by the temperate influence of the Pacific coast. It lies 5.6 km south-south-west of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 208°T), and is situated 13.2 km west-south-west of Burnaby. The air here holds a distinct salt-tinged clarity, especially as the evening light catches the distant silhouette of Sentinel Hill, grounding the neighborhood in a landscape defined by its proximity to the vast western sea. While the Fraser River remains a silent presence some 11 km away, the local atmosphere is shaped more by the quiet, residential hum of Kerrisdale than by the rush of major waterways. On cooler days, the horizon seems to sharpen, and the moisture in the breeze suggests the presence of Cypress Falls, tucked away 16 km distant, while the inland reach toward Trout Lake, 8 km off, marks a boundary of the local geography. The terrain feels solid and settled, offering a perspective where the land slopes purposefully toward the water, inviting a slow observation of the turning seasons. Historically, Kerrisdale emerged from the clearing of dense woodland, transforming from a quiet stop along a rail line into a neighborhood defined by its stately homes and robust commercial streets. The local economy thrives on the quiet commerce of small boutiques and service-oriented shops, creating a deliberate pace of life that persists despite the broader growth of the region. Residents often walk the tree-lined boulevards where the architecture reflects a mid-century elegance, maintaining a character that values tradition alongside modern convenience. There is a specific stillness in the afternoons here, a sense that the inhabitants appreciate the balance between the bustling urban centers nearby and the enduring, grounded nature of their own streets. This commitment to maintaining a cohesive, human-scaled environment ensures that Kerrisdale remains a distinct enclave within the broader landscape of the coast.

About This Kerrisdale Map Page

Explore Kerrisdale, 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: 49.216667, -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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Kerrisdale includes the postal code (V6P), 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 Kerrisdale 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.