Shoreholme British Columbia Map

About Shoreholme, British Columbia

Shoreholme is a locality in Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Shoreholme is located at 50.3000°N, 117.8500°W.

Shoreholme rests at the foot of ancient, forested mountains, where the Kootenay River flows with a steady, deep green current. It lies 7.7 km north-north-west of Nakusp, BC (from Nakusp, BC: bearing 331°T), and is situated 11.7 km north-west of Brouse. The air here carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant perfume that shifts subtly with the passing seasons. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, falls in luminous shafts, illuminating the moss-laden branches and the rich, dark soil underfoot. The landscape is a study in verticality, with towering peaks that seem to cradle the valley, their upper reaches often dusted with snow even in the warmer months, a stark contrast to the verdant, life-filled slopes below. The quietude of Shoreholme is profound, broken only by the murmur of the river and the calls of unseen birds. The story of Shoreholme is deeply entwined with the extraction of minerals from the surrounding mountains, a heritage that has shaped its economy and the resilience of its people. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the bounty and challenge of the earth, with mining operations leaving their indelible mark on the terrain, though nature is steadily reclaiming much of that industrial past. Local businesses, often family-run, now cater to a blend of returning prospectors, adventurous tourists, and those who have chosen to put down roots in this secluded valley, drawn by its raw beauty and the strong sense of place. The river itself is a vital artery, not just for its scenic grandeur, but as a source of recreation and a reminder of the powerful forces that carved this land.

About This Shoreholme Map Page

Explore Shoreholme, 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: 50.3, -117.85. 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 Shoreholme includes the postal code (V0G), 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 Shoreholme 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.