Explore Oasis, British Columbia with an interactive map featuring Street View, satellite and terrain views. Live weather, local news and location details for Oasis, British Columbia, Canada.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Place | Oasis |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | British Columbia (BC) |
| Location | Kootenay Land District |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 49.133333 |
| Longitude | -117.75 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | JCSNI |
Oasis is a community in Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Oasis is located at 49.1333°N, 117.7500°W.
Oasis is a place where the Kootenay River, a ribbon of jade and steel, carves its way through a valley floor that hums with the quiet energy of growth. It lies 5.2 km north-west of Trail, BC (from Trail, BC: bearing 326°T), and is situated 15.2 km west of Fruitvale. Here, the surrounding mountains, cloaked in the deep greens of Douglas fir and the silver shimmer of aspen, stand as ancient sentinels, their peaks often dusted with the remnants of winter even as the valley floor awakens to the vibrant blush of spring wildflowers. The air itself carries a crispness, a clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, particularly potent after a rain, and in the late afternoon, the sun casts long, honeyed shadows that stretch across the meadows, imbuing the landscape with a profound sense of peace. The very texture of the land, from the smooth, water-worn stones along the riverbanks to the rough bark of the old-growth trees, speaks of resilience and enduring beauty. The history of Oasis is deeply intertwined with the bounty of the land, a story whispered in the wind that rustles through the orchards and vineyards that now define its local economy. Once a vital hub for the timber industry, the echoes of that era can still be felt in the weathered barns and the sturdy, enduring spirit of its people. Today, however, the focus has shifted, embracing the fertile soil that allows for the cultivation of world-class fruit and wine, a testament to generations of hard work and a deep understanding of the valley's microclimate. Local farmers’ markets, alive with the colourful displays of ripe produce and the friendly chatter of neighbours, are a vibrant pulse of daily life, a continuation of traditions that honour the land's generosity and foster a strong sense of community in Oasis.
Loading news…
Loading news…
Loading news…
Explore Oasis, 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.
Location data for Oasis 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 generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |