Lumberton British Columbia Map

About Lumberton, British Columbia

Lumberton is a locality in Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Lumberton is located at 49.4167°N, 115.8667°W.

Lumberton rests in a broad valley, cradled by the imposing, ancient shoulders of the Purcell Mountains. It lies 13.3 km south-west of Cranbrook, BC (from Cranbrook, BC: bearing 220°T), and is situated 14.5 km north of Moyie. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, carries a crisp, pine-scented chill, a constant reminder of the vast wilderness pressing in from all sides. The land itself is a mosaic of verdant meadows, dappled with the deep greens of spruce and fir, and traced by the silver threads of water. The Elk River, a powerful artery of this Kootenay landscape, carves its path nearby, its murmur a perpetual song beneath the quietude. The sky above often holds a dramatic palette, particularly at dusk, when hues of rose and deep indigo bleed into one another, painting the rugged peaks with a fleeting, ethereal glow. This place, Lumberton, was born from the sturdy timber that cloaks the surrounding slopes, its early life inextricably tied to the logging industry that shaped its character. For generations, the rhythm of the saw and the thud of falling trees echoed through the valley, a testament to the resourcefulness of those who settled here. While the era of massive logging operations has softened, a connection to the land’s bounty remains, with small-scale forestry and a growing appreciation for the natural world underpinning the local economy. The legacy of prospectors and miners also whispers in the wind, a reminder of the Kootenays' rich mineral veins, though today the true wealth of Lumberton is found in its breathtaking scenery and the quiet resilience of its people. The very feel of the place is one of grounded simplicity, a community that understands the enduring power of the mountains and the gentle passage of the seasons.

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Explore Lumberton, 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: 49.416667, -115.86667. 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 Lumberton includes the postal code (V1C), 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 Lumberton 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.