South Slope British Columbia Map

About South Slope, British Columbia

South Slope is a community in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. South Slope is located at 49.2167°N, 123.0000°W.

South Slope rises from the Fraser River's embrace, a tapestry of steep inclines and verdant pockets where the urban edge softens into the wilder breath of British Columbia. It lies 9.6 km east-south-east of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 121°T), and is situated 3.5 km south-west of Burnaby. Here, the land itself seems to hold its breath, a quiet sentinel overlooking the broad, grey sweep of the river. Mature trees, remnants of ancient forests, stand guard on the slopes, their branches a tangled calligraphy against the often-misty sky. The air, especially in the hushed hours of dawn, carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and the faint, briny tang of distant salt water, a constant reminder of the coastal proximity. Neighbourhoods cling to the hillsides, their rooftops a mosaic of muted colours, interspersed with the bright punctuation of gardens that bloom with tenacious spirit, even in the cool, damp climate. This particular stretch of land carries the deep imprint of human endeavour, a history woven from the threads of resource extraction and steady settlement. For generations, the economic pulse of South Slope beat in time with the timber industry, the vast forests providing sustenance and shaping the very character of the place. Logging roads, now often reclaimed by moss and ferns, hint at a past where the sound of saws and falling giants was commonplace. More recently, the land has found a new purpose, with residential development thoughtfully integrated into the existing topography, respecting the dramatic contours of the terrain. The legacy of early settlers, their hopes and hardships etched into the very soil, is palpable, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who chose to make South Slope their home.

About This South Slope Map Page

Explore South Slope, 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: 49.216667, -123.0. 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 Slope includes the postal code (V5J), 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 Slope 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.