Tipella British Columbia Map

About Tipella, British Columbia

Tipella is a locality in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Tipella is located at 49.7333°N, 122.1500°W.

Tipella rests on a broad, fertile plain cradled by the deep blue of the Fraser River, its waters a constant, murmuring presence. It lies 64.5 km north-west of Hope, BC (from Hope, BC: bearing 308°T), and is situated 3.9 km south-south-east of Port Douglas. Rolling hills, cloaked in the dense, emerald green of Douglas fir and cedar, rise gently behind the settlement, their slopes often veiled in a soft, persistent mist that lends a dreamlike quality to the landscape. The air here carries the clean, sharp tang of salt from the distant Pacific, mingled with the earthy scent of damp soil and decaying leaves, a perfume that settles deep into the lungs. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, has a buttery, diffused quality, illuminating the weathered wood of buildings and casting long, dancing shadows across the unpaved lanes. The history of Tipella is intrinsically tied to the mighty Fraser, a lifeblood that has sustained its people for generations. Indigenous heritage runs deep here, with evidence of long-standing habitation woven into the very contours of the land. For decades, the economy of Tipella pulsed with the rhythm of logging and fishing; the sturdy hulls of fishing boats still bob in the harbour, remnants of a time when their catches filled the markets. While the timber industry has waned, a quiet resilience remains, a spirit of self-sufficiency evident in the small, independent businesses and the hardy gardens that spill over fences. The occasional cry of a gull, or the low thrum of a distant ferry, are the dominant sounds, a gentle reminder of Tipella's enduring connection to the water and the wider world beyond.

About This Tipella Map Page

Explore Tipella, 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: 49.733333, -122.15. 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 Tipella includes the postal code (V0M), 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 Tipella 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.