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Vermilion Crossing British Columbia Map

Explore Vermilion Crossing, British Columbia, Canada, with this interactive street and satellite map. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above the map to switch views. You can “grab” the map and drag it to re-centre it, or use the + and buttons to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

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PlaceVermilion Crossing
TypeLocality
Province / TerritoryBritish Columbia (BC)
LocationKootenay Land District
CountryCanada
Latitude51.033333
Longitude-115.98333
Postal Code (FSA)V0A
Area Code236, 250, 604, 672, 778
ImportanceVillage / hamlet
CGN IDJBRML

About Vermilion Crossing, British Columbia

Vermilion Crossing is a locality in Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Vermilion Crossing is located at 51.0333°N, 115.9833°W.

Vermilion Crossing occupies a quiet, rugged threshold within the Kootenay Land District, sheltered by the steep inclines of the Hawk Ridge. It lies 32.8 km west-south-west of Banff, BC (from Banff, BC: bearing 241°T), and is situated 29.8 km north-east of Brisco. The character of Vermilion Crossing is defined by the heavy presence of Kootenay National Park of Canada, where the air holds a permanent, sharp clarity that tastes of stone and cold needle-leaf forests. As the day yields to dusk, a deep violet light settles over the Hawk Ridge, casting long shadows that seem to hold their breath against the encroaching night. Though the landscape feels vast and indifferent, the proximity of the Simpson River, Mummy Lake, and Talc Falls brings a subtle, liquid movement to the silence, while the distant, frozen bulk of Tumbling Glacier anchors the horizon in a perpetual, crystalline chill. Economic life in Vermilion Crossing remains modest, tied to the seasonal pulse of those passing through the wilderness to witness the stark geography of the Kootenay Land District. Residents and visitors alike move through a landscape that demands a measured pace, observing the way the light sharpens the edges of the terrain before it fades. History here is written in the endurance of the land itself, as the local economy relies on the stewardship of the park’s wild reaches rather than the extraction of its resources. Each morning, the routine of the day begins against the backdrop of the Hawk Ridge, where the stillness of the high country dictates the terms of human activity, ensuring that life remains in quiet alignment with the surrounding peaks and the cold, clear waters nearby.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Kootenay National Park of Canada (National Park)locality lies within · 1,406 km²
  • Honeymoon Pass (Trail) — 0.0 km, 049° NE
  • Simpson River (Trail) — 6.5 km, 156° SSE
  • Floe Lake (Trail — Great Divide Trail) — 7.1 km, 295° WNW
  • Hawk Creek (Trail — Great Divide Trail) — 7.2 km, 340° NNW
  • Banff National Park of Canada (National Park) — 7.3 km, 351° N · 6,641 km²
  • Scarab Lake (Trail) — 8.1 km, 036° NE
  • Mount Assiniboine Park (Provincial Park) — 8.1 km, 124° SE · 390 km²
  • Talc Lake (Trail) — 8.7 km, 046° NE
  • Whistling Pass (Trail) — 9.0 km, 031° NNE
  • Redearth Pass (Trail) — 9.0 km, 047° NE
  • Whistling Valley (Trail) — 9.1 km, 026° NNE
  • Egypt Lake (Trail) — 9.5 km, 036° NE
  • Pharaoh Lake/Black Rock Lake (Trail) — 10.2 km, 031° NNE
  • Ball Pass (Trail) — 10.3 km, 000° N
  • Pharaoh Creek (Trail) — 10.3 km, 035° NE
  • Healy Pass (Trail) — 10.4 km, 041° NE
  • Simpson Pass (Trail) — 10.8 km, 060° ENE
  • Sphinx Lake (Trail) — 10.8 km, 024° NNE
  • Numa Pass (Trail — Great Divide Trail) — 11.0 km, 295° WNW
  • Eohippus Lake (Trail) — 11.2 km, 064° ENE
  • View over Floe lake (Viewpoint) — 11.4 km, 290° WNW
  • Lower Simpson Pass (Trail) — 11.8 km, 062° ENE
  • Mount Wardle Fire Lookout (Historic Ruins) — 13.1 km, 200° SSW
  • Shadow Lake (Trail) — 13.9 km, 005° N
  • Twin Cairns Meadows Park (Trail) — 14.0 km, 069° ENE
  • Citadel Pass (Trail) — 14.7 km, 075° ENE
  • Paint Pots (Attraction) — 19.6 km, 321° NW
  • Continental Divide Monument (Monument) — 22.1 km, 348° NNW
  • Wildlife Crossing Exhibit (Attraction) — 24.1 km, 027° NNE

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About This Vermilion Crossing Map Page

Explore Vermilion Crossing, 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: 51.033333, -115.98333. 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 Vermilion Crossing includes the postal code (V0A), 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 Vermilion Crossing 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 generatedAugust 2026
Location dataCanadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada