Rivervale British Columbia Map

About Rivervale, British Columbia

Rivervale is a community in Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Rivervale is located at 49.1167°N, 117.7333°W.

Rivervale lies nestled in a broad valley where the Kootenay River has carved its persistent path through ancient mountains. It lies 3.0 km north-west of Trail, BC (from Trail, BC: bearing 325°T), and is situated 13.9 km west of Fruitvale. Here, the landscape is a study in verdant abundance, with slopes that climb from the valley floor, cloaked in dense forests of fir and cedar, their dark green a rich counterpoint to the sun-drenched meadows that punctuate the lower elevations. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of moss and decaying leaves, a testament to the region's generous rainfall and mild climate. The river itself, a powerful artery of silt-laden water, winds its way through the heart of Rivervale, its presence a constant murmur, a low hum that underpins the quietude of this place. The history of Rivervale is deeply entwined with the rich mineral deposits that brought prospectors and miners to these mountains generations ago, leaving behind a legacy of rugged ambition and quiet resilience. While the boom times of hard-rock mining have largely receded, the spirit of industriousness lingers, now largely channeled into agriculture and forestry, with orchards of apple and cherry trees gracing the sunnier slopes, their blossoms a fleeting, fragrant spectacle in spring. The Kootenay River, once a highway for timber and ore, now offers its bounty in a more leisurely fashion, supporting a modest fishing economy and serving as a picturesque backdrop for the unhurried pace of life in Rivervale. Local traditions, passed down through families who have long called this valley home, are observed with a quiet pride, often marked by community gatherings that celebrate the harvest or the simple beauty of the changing seasons.

About This Rivervale Map Page

Explore Rivervale, 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: 49.116667, -117.73333. 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 Rivervale includes the postal code (V1R), 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 Rivervale 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.