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| Place | Silica |
| Type | Locality |
| Province / Territory | British Columbia (BC) |
| Location | Kootenay Land District |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 49.033333 |
| Longitude | -117.85 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | V1R |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | JBKJT |
Silica is a locality in Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Silica is located at 49.0333°N, 117.8500°W.
Silica rests along the rugged spine of the Ivanhoe Ridge, where the earth rises in sharp, flinty profiles against the sky. It lies 12.3 km west-south-west of Trail, BC (from Trail, BC: bearing 237°T), and is situated 6.0 km south-west of Rossland. The air here holds a distinct, metallic coolness, sharpening the scent of pine as the sun begins to dip behind the high slopes. King George VI Park sits quietly just 3 km away, offering a sheltered expanse of green that contrasts with the steep, rocky inclinations of the ridge itself. When the light fades, the shadows lengthen across the slopes, turning the stone into deep shades of charcoal and violet, while the stillness of the higher elevations settles over the land like a held breath. The history of Silica remains tied to the extraction and movement of resources through the Kootenay Land District, a legacy that leaves the ground feeling heavy with the memory of iron and grit. Farther out, the Columbia River winds its path 13 km away, a constant, low-frequency pulse moving through the valley, while the waters of Violin Lake rest 10 km distant, reflecting the clouds in a glassy, secluded basin. Life in Silica follows the demands of the terrain, where residents navigate the steep transitions between the high ridge and the basin floors with a practiced, steady intent. The work of the day often concludes with the quiet observation of the horizon, watching the light retreat from the peaks until only the highest points of the ridge remain, glowing briefly before the evening takes hold.
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Explore Silica, 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: 49.033333, -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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Silica 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 Silica 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.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |