Sirdar British Columbia Map

About Sirdar, British Columbia

Sirdar is a community in Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Sirdar is located at 49.2333°N, 116.6167°W.

Sirdar rests in a cradle of mountains, where the Kootenay River, a broad, silken ribbon, spills into the vast, shimmering expanse of Kootenay Lake. It lies 16.9 km north-north-west of Creston, BC (from Creston, BC: bearing 334°T), and is situated 7.5 km north-west of Wynndel. The land here is a study in verdant abundance, with slopes that climb towards sky-piercing peaks, their upper reaches often cloaked in the soft grey of perpetual mist. Below, dense forests of fir and cedar tumble down to the water's edge, their shadows lengthening into deep, cool pools as the sun begins its descent. The air, especially in the morning, carries the crisp, clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, a fragrance that speaks of untamed wilderness and quiet resilience. This corner of the Kootenay Land District has long been shaped by the flow of water and the toil of those who have sought sustenance from its bounty. Historically, the rich soil and access to the lake made it a natural draw for agricultural settlers, and the legacy of orchards and market gardens still perfumes the air in places, a faint sweetness clinging to the breeze. The local economy, while diversified, retains a deep connection to the land, with forestry and tourism playing significant roles, drawing visitors who are captivated by the dramatic scenery and the promise of outdoor adventure. It is a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather lives on in the quiet persistence of its people and the enduring beauty of its landscape.

About This Sirdar Map Page

Explore Sirdar, 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: 49.233333, -116.61667. 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 Sirdar includes the postal code (V1L), 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 Sirdar 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.