Shingle Creek British Columbia Map

About Shingle Creek, British Columbia

Shingle Creek is a locality in Osoyoos Division Yale Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Shingle Creek is located at 49.5167°N, 119.8000°W.

Shingle Creek winds its way through a landscape sculpted by ancient forces, where the sun-baked earth of the Okanagan Valley meets the rugged foothills of the surrounding mountains. It lies 12.8 km south-west of Summerland, BC (from Summerland, BC: bearing 222°T), and is situated 15.0 km west of Penticton. Here, the air hangs heavy with the scent of sun-warmed ponderosa pine and the sweet perfume of ripening orchards, a fragrant invitation to linger. The creek itself, a slender silver ribbon in summer's heat, carves a gentle path through rolling terrain, its banks lined with hardy native grasses and the occasional splash of vibrant wildflowers. Shadows lengthen in the late afternoon, painting the slopes in hues of ochre and deep violet, a quiet spectacle that marks the end of each long, bright day. The history of Shingle Creek is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of this arid region. For generations, this land has been cultivated, its fertile soil coaxed into yielding abundant crops of cherries, apples, and grapes, forming the backbone of the local economy. The echoes of early settlers, who first tamed this wild expanse, can almost be heard in the rustle of the leaves, a testament to their perseverance and vision. Today, Shingle Creek continues to thrive on this agricultural heritage, with family-run farms and wineries drawing visitors who appreciate the quality of its produce and the unpretentious charm of life lived close to the land. The creek, once a vital water source for irrigation and a pathway for early transportation, remains a beloved natural feature, a constant reminder of the enduring connection between the people and this sun-drenched corner of British Columbia.

About This Shingle Creek Map Page

Explore Shingle Creek, 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: 49.516667, -119.8. 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 Shingle Creek includes the postal code (V2A), 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 Shingle Creek 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.