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| Place | Ootischenia |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | British Columbia (BC) |
| Location | Kootenay Land District |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 49.287222 |
| Longitude | -117.622778 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | V1N |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | JBHGE |
Ootischenia is a community in Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Ootischenia is located at 49.2872°N, 117.6228°W.
Ootischenia rests upon the slopes near the Aaron Hill, where the land turns its face toward the Columbia River. It lies 5.2 km south-east of Castlegar, BC (from Castlegar, BC: bearing 142°T), and is situated 5.2 km north-east of Blueberry Creek. The air here holds a crisp, earthen weight, cooling quickly as shadows stretch from the heights toward the water’s edge. Ootischenia sits tucked within the Kootenay Land District, a landscape defined by the persistent, cold clarity of the Columbia River and the elevation of the surrounding terrain. While Grady Lake and Champion Lakes Park sit some distance away, the immediate geography remains anchored by the quiet dominance of the hills. During the late afternoon, the light flattens against the hillsides, turning the dry grasses to the color of pale straw and emphasizing the rugged, vertical nature of the terrain. The history of Ootischenia reflects the industrious spirit of those who settled the Kootenay Land District, drawn to the intersection of fertile soil and the reach of the Columbia River. Early agricultural roots gave way to a modern identity that balances residential life with the remnants of a working landscape. The local economy and the daily habits of the people turn on the seasonal shifts of the climate, where the transition from winter to spring dictates the pace of maintenance and growth. Residents observe the passing of the day by the changing reflection on the water, a subtle reminder of the geography that dictates the boundaries of their lives.
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Explore Ootischenia, 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: 49.287222, -117.622778. 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 Ootischenia includes the postal code (V1N), 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 Ootischenia 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 | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |