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| Place | University Hill |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | British Columbia (BC) |
| Location | New Westminster Land District |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 49.266667 |
| Longitude | -123.25 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | V6S |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | JBSQD |
University Hill is a community in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. University Hill is located at 49.2667°N, 123.2500°W.
University Hill sits as a quiet sentinel upon the Pacific coast, defined by the sharp rise of land that mirrors the distant, stoic silhouette of Sentinel Hill. It lies 9.9 km west of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 274°T), and is situated 15.2 km south-east of Bowen Bay. The air here holds a heavy, salt-sweet moisture that clings to the skin, cooling the skin as the late afternoon light turns the coastal horizon into a bruised, metallic violet. While the Capilano River runs its course about 10 km away, and the quiet, still waters of Lost Lagoon lie about 8 km distant, University Hill remains defined by its own immediate, elevated terrain. Further inland, the presence of Cypress Falls, located about 10 km away, draws the occasional traveler, yet the land at University Hill focuses inward, shaped by a maritime climate that keeps the winters mild and the summers perpetually veiled in a soft, grey mist. Within the New Westminster Land District, University Hill sustains a character shaped by its proximity to institutions of higher learning, which bring a sharp, intellectual rigor to the local economy. The rhythms of the day are governed by the passage of students and faculty, who move through the streets with a purpose that contrasts against the ancient, rooted feel of the coastal trees. Generations of scholars have contributed to the cultural identity of University Hill, grounding the neighborhood in a tradition of inquiry that feels as permanent as the geology beneath the pavement. Even as modern industry shifts, the influence of the university ensures that the exchange of ideas remains the primary currency of the district, keeping the collective mind of the inhabitants as active as the tides pressing against the nearby shore.
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Explore University Hill, 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: 49.266667, -123.25. 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 University Hill includes the postal code (V6S), 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 University Hill 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 |