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| Place | Thompson |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | British Columbia (BC) |
| Location | New Westminster Land District |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 49.166667 |
| Longitude | -123.16667 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | V7C |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | JAAIO |
Thompson is a community in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Thompson is located at 49.1667°N, 123.1667°W.
Thompson rests upon the Pacific coast, a quiet expanse where the land leans toward the salt-heavy air of the western edge. It lies 11.2 km south-south-west of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 200°T), and is situated 12.0 km north-west of Delta. Sentinel Hill rises with a stoic presence above the shoreline, catching the last amber light of the day before the shadows lengthen across the low-lying terrain. The air here holds a persistent, cool dampness, and the horizon is defined by the steady, rhythmic pulse of the tides against the shore. While the Fraser River flows with purpose some 6 km away, its distant influence shapes the moisture in the breeze, and the hidden stillness of Trout Lake, located 12 km inland, suggests a deeper, sequestered geography beyond the immediate view. The history of Thompson reflects the persistent labor of those who settled within the New Westminster Land District, finding their livelihood in the productive yield of the coastal landscape. Industry here has long mirrored the cycles of the sea and the forest, moving with the seasonal shifts that dictate the pace of work and rest. Thompson maintains a character defined by its industrious spirit, where the daily routines of the people are marked by the sound of gear and the practical necessities of life near the water. There is a distinct clarity to the morning here, a sharpness that brings the textures of the earth into focus, grounding the residents in a place that demands both resilience and a watchful eye on the changing weather.
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Explore Thompson, 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: 49.166667, -123.16667. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Thompson includes the postal code (V7C), 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 Thompson 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.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |