Wasa British Columbia Map

About Wasa, British Columbia

Wasa is a community in Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Wasa is located at 49.7831°N, 115.7342°W.

Wasa rests in the embrace of southeastern British Columbia's dramatic Kootenay Land District, a place where the earth itself seems to breathe with a slow, ancient rhythm. It lies 20.9 km east-north-east of Kimberley, BC (from Kimberley, BC: bearing 58°T), and is situated 3.5 km east of Ta Ta Creek. Here, the landscape is a grand, unfolding panorama of rolling hills, many cloaked in the deep green velvet of coniferous forests, their peaks often softened by a persistent, ethereal mist that clings to the heights. Beneath this verdant canopy, the land slopes gently towards the St. Mary River, a ribbon of cool, clear water that carves its path with quiet persistence, reflecting the vast, ever-changing sky above. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, a balm to the senses, and the quality of light, particularly as dusk begins to fall, paints the western slopes in hues of rose and muted gold, transforming the familiar terrain into something profoundly beautiful. The history of Wasa is deeply intertwined with the pulse of the land and the hardy souls who sought to make a life here. Originally a stopping point for trappers and prospectors drawn by the allure of the Kootenay's mineral wealth, the area eventually saw its fortunes tied to logging and agriculture. The fertile soil, nurtured by the river's bounty, made farming a viable endeavor, and the towering trees provided timber that fueled distant markets. While the grand mining rushes of the past have faded, the spirit of resourcefulness remains, evident in the quiet hum of local businesses and the enduring connection to the land that defines Wasa. It's a place where the seasons dictate the pace of life, where the vastness of the surrounding wilderness offers both a challenge and a profound sense of peace, and where the echoes of generations past can still be felt in the quiet spaces between the trees.

About This Wasa Map Page

Explore Wasa, 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: 49.783056, -115.734167. 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 Wasa includes the postal code (V0B), 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 Wasa 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.