Renfrew-Collingwood British Columbia Map

About Renfrew-Collingwood, British Columbia

Renfrew-Collingwood is a community in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Renfrew-Collingwood is located at 49.2500°N, 123.0333°W.

Renfrew-Collingwood, a neighbourhood nestled in the New Westminster Land District, unfolds with a gentle, rolling terrain that hints at its glacial past. It lies 6.0 km east-south-east of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 102°T), and is situated 4.5 km west of Burnaby. The air here often carries the salty tang of the nearby ocean, a constant reminder of its coastal embrace, while the abundant Douglas fir and cedar trees, remnants of a once vast forest, create a verdant canopy that filters the sunlight into shifting patterns on the pathways. Streets are lined with a diverse array of homes, from modest bungalows to more substantial family dwellings, many with gardens bursting with hydrangeas and rhododendrons, their vibrant colours a cheerful counterpoint to the muted greens of the surrounding woods. The hum of daily life is a low thrum, a steady pulse of residents walking dogs, children playing in manicured yards, and the occasional rumble of a passing bus, all under a sky that can shift from a brilliant, clear blue to a soft, diffused grey within the span of an afternoon. Historically, this land was shaped by the ebb and flow of Indigenous peoples for millennia before European settlement began to carve out its modern identity. The local economy, once heavily reliant on logging and its associated industries, has diversified significantly, with a strong presence of small businesses and service sectors now forming the backbone of Renfrew-Collingwood's economic landscape. The neighbourhood itself is a mosaic of cultures, a testament to waves of immigration that have brought new traditions and perspectives, enriching the community's character. This blend is palpable in the diverse offerings at local markets and restaurants, where the aroma of global cuisines mingles with the scent of damp earth after a spring shower. While no single towering landmark dominates, the enduring spirit of Renfrew-Collingwood lies in its quiet resilience and the subtle beauty of its everyday existence.

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Explore Renfrew-Collingwood, 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: 49.25, -123.03333. 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 Renfrew-Collingwood includes the postal code (V5M), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

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