Sunset British Columbia Map

About Sunset, British Columbia

Sunset is a community in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Sunset is located at 49.2167°N, 123.0833°W.

Sunset, nestled against the Burrard Inlet, breathes with the steady pulse of a city that has long understood its relationship with the water. It lies 5.4 km south-south-east of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 156°T), and is situated 8.5 km west-south-west of Burnaby. The land here rises gently from the shoreline, a tapestry of residential streets climbing towards forested slopes, the air often carrying the briny tang of the Pacific and the distant hum of industry. Mature trees, remnants of a once-vast coastal rainforest, cast dappled shadows across sidewalks, their leaves rustling a quiet conversation with the sea breeze. Even in the heart of Sunset, the presence of the water is an ever-present character, shaping the light that spills across rooftops in the late afternoon and drawing the eye towards the expansive, ever-changing horizon. This stretch of land has a layered history, deeply intertwined with the rhythms of the coast and the ambitions of those who sought to harness its bounty. Once a vital hub for resource extraction, the echoes of logging camps and sawmills linger in the collective memory, a testament to the industry that once defined Sunset. Now, its economy is more diversified, with a vibrant mix of small businesses, burgeoning tech sectors, and the continued importance of its port facilities, a constant gateway to global trade. Indigenous heritage is woven into the very fabric of this place, with the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish peoples stretching across these shores, their stories whispered in the names of inlets and rivers, a timeless connection to this enduring landscape. The pace of life in Sunset is one of quiet diligence, a community that values its connection to nature while embracing the opportunities of the modern world.

About This Sunset Map Page

Explore Sunset, 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, -123.08333. 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 Sunset includes the postal code (V5X), 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 Sunset 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.