Silverton British Columbia Map

About Silverton, British Columbia

Silverton is a village in Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Silverton is located at 49.9528°N, 117.3572°W.

Silverton rests at the foot of formidable mountains, a cluster of buildings clinging to the edge of a deep, dark lake. It lies 44.7 km south-east of Nakusp, BC (from Nakusp, BC: bearing 135°T), and is situated 4.5 km south-south-east of New Denver. The air here carries the scent of damp cedar and the cool breath of the Selkirk range, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. Jagged peaks, often capped with lingering snow even in summer, loom overhead, their slopes a patchwork of dense evergreen forests that tumble down to the water's edge. The lake itself, a shimmering expanse of deep blue, mirrors the sky and the surrounding grandeur, its surface occasionally rippled by a passing breeze or the wake of a lone boat. The character of Silverton is shaped by this dramatic landscape; a sense of quiet resilience, a community accustomed to the powerful forces of nature. The history of Silverton is intrinsically linked to the wealth drawn from the surrounding mountains, a legacy etched in the weathered facades of its older buildings. Once a bustling hub for prospectors and miners seeking silver and lead, the echoes of that boom period can still be felt in the quiet streets. While mining has largely receded, the local economy now finds its pulse in tourism and the steady rhythm of a close-knit community. The Kootenay Lake, a vital artery, continues to sustain life and transport, its shores dotted with marinas and small fishing operations. Visitors are drawn to Silverton not just for its stunning natural beauty, but for the palpable sense of history and the unpretentious charm that defines this corner of the Kootenay Land District.

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Explore Silverton, British Columbia, Canada, with interactive street, satellite and terrain maps, complete with integrated Google Street View imagery. 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. Visitors can also search Google alongside Wikipedia and editorial summaries for additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Silverton 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 Silverton 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.