Stillwater British Columbia Map

About Stillwater, British Columbia

Stillwater is a community in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Stillwater is located at 49.7667°N, 124.3000°W.

Stillwater rests in a gentle embrace of coastal British Columbia, where the land rises in soft, forested slopes from the edge of a wide, shimmering inlet. It lies 17.8 km east-south-east of Powell River, BC (from Powell River, BC: bearing 115°T), and is situated 4.0 km east-south-east of Lang Bay. The air here, perpetually tinged with salt and the deep, resinous scent of Douglas fir and cedar, carries the murmur of distant water and the occasional sharp cry of a gull. Sunlight, when it breaks through the persistent coastal mist, can paint the damp, moss-covered rocks in hues of emerald and gold, lending a quiet luminescence to the undergrowth. The terrain is a study in muted greens and greys, a landscape shaped by the patient work of glaciers and the persistent caress of the Pacific, where the quiet grandeur of the natural world is the dominant character. The history of Stillwater is intrinsically linked to the bounty of its waters and the rich timberlands that have long sustained its inhabitants. For generations, Indigenous peoples have navigated these shores, their ancestral connection to the land and sea a silent, ever-present undercurrent. Later, loggers and fishermen arrived, drawn by the promise of abundant resources, carving out a livelihood from the dense forests and the teeming marine life. While the roar of sawmills has softened over the decades, a spirit of self-reliance and a deep respect for the natural environment still permeates the rhythm of life in Stillwater. The economy, once heavily reliant on primary industries, now sees a more diverse blend, with small businesses and a growing appreciation for the area's natural beauty drawing visitors and new residents alike, adding a subtle hum to the prevailing quietude.

About This Stillwater Map Page

Explore Stillwater, 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: 49.766667, -124.3. 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 Stillwater includes the postal code (V0E), 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 Stillwater 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.