Strathcona British Columbia Map

About Strathcona, British Columbia

Strathcona is a community in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Strathcona is located at 49.2833°N, 123.0833°W.

Strathcona, nestled against the Burrard Inlet, presents a landscape of gentle slopes meeting the restless grey of the Pacific. It lies 3.3 km north-east of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 42°T), and is situated 9.2 km west-north-west of Burnaby. Here, the land rises and falls with a certain generosity, allowing glimpses of the water through breaks in mature trees that still cling to the steeper inclines. The air carries the faint, briny tang of the sea, a constant reminder of its proximity, and in the late afternoon, a buttery sunlight often spills across the rooftops, imbuing the ordinary with a fleeting, luminous quality. The character of Strathcona is one of quiet persistence, a place where the built environment seems to have settled organically into the terrain rather than imposing itself upon it, with narrow streets winding their way between houses that often display a charming, lived-in patina. Historically, Strathcona's fortunes were tied to the ebb and flow of maritime trade and the burgeoning industries that clustered around the port. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of land and opportunity, established a community that would eventually contribute to the industrial heart of the region, with sawmills and shipyards once dominating the waterfront. The legacy of this industrious past can still be felt in the sturdy architecture and the enduring spirit of its residents, many of whom trace their lineage back through generations of dockworkers and tradespeople. The local economy, while diversified, still retains a connection to its maritime roots, with fishing fleets and ferry terminals serving as vital arteries. Notably, Strathcona is also a gateway to the North Shore mountains, offering residents and visitors alike access to a rugged, wild beauty that contrasts sharply with the urban hum.

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Explore Strathcona, 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: 49.283333, -123.08333. 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 Strathcona includes the postal code (V6A), 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 Strathcona 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.