South Cambie British Columbia Map

About South Cambie, British Columbia

South Cambie is a community in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. South Cambie is located at 49.2500°N, 123.1167°W.

South Cambie rests on slopes that gently descend towards the Fraser River, a landscape shaped by the ancient glaciers that once carved these valleys. It lies 1.3 km south of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 189°T), and is situated 10.5 km west of Burnaby. The air here often carries the damp, earthy scent of cedar and fir, a constant reminder of the surrounding temperate rainforest, even within the developed areas. Sunlight, when it breaks through the typical coastal cloud cover, can cast a soft, diffused glow on the residential streets, illuminating the varied architecture from modest bungalows to more modern homes, each nestled within its own verdant patch of garden. The terrain itself, a series of rises and dips, dictates the flow of streets and the way water finds its path downhill, eventually feeding into the larger waterways that define this part of the Lower Mainland. The history of South Cambie is intrinsically linked to the agricultural roots of the region, with land initially cleared for farming and market gardens that supplied the growing populations of nearby cities. This legacy can still be glimpsed in some of the older properties, where remnants of stone walls or mature fruit trees persist. Later, as transportation networks improved, the area evolved, becoming a desirable residential neighbourhood with a quiet, settled character. The economy has diversified over time, moving beyond its purely agricultural beginnings to encompass a broader range of service industries and local businesses that cater to the daily needs of its inhabitants. While not a bustling commercial hub, South Cambie possesses a distinct sense of place, a feeling of established roots and a steady, unhurried pace of life.

About This South Cambie Map Page

Explore South Cambie, 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: 49.25, -123.11667. 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 South Cambie includes the postal code (V5Z), 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 South Cambie 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.