Kitsilano British Columbia Map

About Kitsilano, British Columbia

Kitsilano is a community in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Kitsilano is located at 49.2664°N, 123.1678°W.

Kitsilano, nestled against the Burrard Inlet, unfolds as a landscape of gentle slopes and sun-drenched avenues, where the air often carries the salty tang of the Pacific and the vibrant hum of daily life. It lies 4.0 km west of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 279°T), and is situated 14.4 km west of Burnaby. Mature trees, their branches reaching like welcoming arms, canopy streets lined with a charming mix of heritage homes and modern dwellings, hinting at the layers of time that have settled here. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a particular softness, casting a warm glow that softens the edges of buildings and illuminates the verdant patches of urban parkland. A sense of ease pervades Kitsilano, a place where the proximity to water and the abundance of green spaces seem to encourage a more leisurely pace, a deliberate pause in the rush of the wider metropolis. The story of Kitsilano is deeply entwined with the ancestral lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples, whose presence shaped this coastline for millennia before European settlement. Later, this area became a hub for various industries, its shores once bustling with the activity of sawmills and fishing fleets, a legacy that still echoes in the names of some of its streets. Today, Kitsilano’s economy thrives on a diverse blend of small businesses, independent shops, and the energy of its residential population, many of whom are drawn to its desirable location and the quality of life it offers. It is a place that has retained a distinct character, a blend of its working-class roots and its present-day appeal, where the spirit of community is palpable in the bustling farmers’ markets and the lively atmosphere of its cafes.

About This Kitsilano Map Page

Explore Kitsilano, 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: 49.266389, -123.167778. 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 Kitsilano includes the postal code (V6K), 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 Kitsilano 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.