Quilchena British Columbia Map

About Quilchena, British Columbia

Quilchena is a locality in Kamloops Division Yale Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Quilchena is located at 50.1664°N, 120.5011°W.

Quilchena rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, where the land rolls with an easy grace, a gentle rise and fall that hints at ancient glaciers. It lies 57.8 km south-south-west of Kamloops, BC (from Kamloops, BC: bearing 191°T), and is situated 21.3 km east-north-east of Merritt. Sagebrush and bunchgrass carpet the slopes, their muted greens and greys catching the light in a way that softens the harshness of the semi-arid climate. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a vibrant shimmer in the breeze, cluster along the banks of the Nicola River, a ribbon of silver that winds its way through the heart of the landscape, reflecting the vast, often startlingly blue, sky above. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint sweetness of wild chamomile and the dust of the sun-baked earth, a tangible presence that settles on the skin. The history of Quilchena is deeply intertwined with the ranching traditions that shaped this region. For generations, cattle have grazed these rolling hills, their presence a quiet counterpoint to the stark beauty of the land, a living echo of the early settlers who carved out a life here. The local economy still leans heavily on agriculture, with ranches and farms dotting the surrounding countryside, their weathered fences and sturdy barns standing as humble monuments to perseverance. A notable landmark, the historic Quilchena Ranch, stands as a reminder of this enduring heritage, its buildings whispering tales of a bygone era. The Nicola River, a vital artery for irrigation and a source of life, also serves as a place of quiet contemplation, its steady flow a constant presence in the lives of those who call Quilchena home.

About This Quilchena Map Page

Explore Quilchena, 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: 50.166389, -120.501111. 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 Quilchena includes the postal code (V1K), 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 Quilchena 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.