Shelter Point British Columbia Map

About Shelter Point, British Columbia

Shelter Point is a community in Comox Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Shelter Point is located at 49.9331°N, 125.1869°W.

Shelter Point lies cradled by the Pacific, a place where the air carries the salty tang of the ocean and the hushed murmur of Douglas firs. It lies 10.8 km south-south-east of Campbell River, BC (from Campbell River, BC: bearing 158°T), and is situated 11.7 km north-north-west of Black Creek. Rolling hills, softened by a verdant cloak of evergreen, slope gently towards a coastline etched with the patient artistry of wind and wave. Here, the light, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to thicken, bathing the landscape in a warm, honeyed glow that lingers long after the sun dips below the horizon. The very ground feels ancient, a mosaic of moss-covered stones and rich, dark soil, promising the quiet persistence of nature. The history of Shelter Point is deeply intertwined with the bounty of the sea and the fertile land. For generations, this place has been a haven for those who understood the rhythm of the tides and the generosity of the earth. The local economy, once reliant on logging and fishing, now embraces a more diversified approach, with small farms and artisan producers contributing to its character. Visitors often remark on the unhurried pace of life, a stark contrast to the clamour of larger centres, and the genuine warmth of its residents, who often gather at the local market or along the waterfront, their conversations blending with the cries of gulls. It is a place that holds its past lightly, yet its influence is evident in the enduring connection its people maintain with the natural world that surrounds Shelter Point.

About This Shelter Point Map Page

Explore Shelter Point, 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: 49.933056, -125.186944. 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 Shelter Point includes the postal code (V9J), 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 Shelter Point 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.