Mackenzie British Columbia Map

About Mackenzie, British Columbia

Mackenzie is a district municipality in Cariboo Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Mackenzie is located at 55.3244°N, 123.0928°W.

Mackenzie rests in a valley cradled by the Cariboo Mountains, a landscape carved by ancient glaciers and shaped by the powerful flow of the Parsnip and Finlay Rivers, which converge nearby to form the headwaters of the mighty Peace River. It lies 100.5 km west-south-west of Chetwynd, BC (from Chetwynd, BC: bearing 246°T), and is situated 38.1 km north of McLeod Lake. The air here carries the crisp scent of pine and the damp earth of a boreal forest, a constant reminder of the wild, untamed nature that surrounds this northern hub. Its history is deeply intertwined with resource extraction, with logging and pulp production forming the backbone of its economy since its establishment in the 1960s, a period when the promise of industry drew people to this remote, yet fertile, expanse. The rugged terrain, marked by steep slopes and dense woodlands, offers both a challenging beauty and a rich bounty, influencing the very spirit of Mackenzie and its people. The cultural character of Mackenzie is one of resilience and practicality, forged by those who came to harness the land's resources and build a life in this northern setting. While no globally recognized universities call Mackenzie home, the spirit of learning and community is fostered through local educational initiatives and a shared pride in their heritage. The local sports teams, though perhaps not household names beyond the region, are a vital part of community life, embodying the determination of its residents. Major annual events often celebrate the seasons and the spirit of the North, drawing families together under the vast, star-dusted skies. Though no internationally acclaimed figures immediately spring to mind, the true renown of Mackenzie lies in the collective achievements of its people, the quiet strength that defines this northern settlement.

About This Mackenzie Map Page

Explore Mackenzie, 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: 55.324444, -123.092778. 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 Mackenzie includes the postal code (V2K), 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 Mackenzie 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.