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Wasa British Columbia Map

Explore Wasa, 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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PlaceWasa
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryBritish Columbia (BC)
LocationKootenay Land District
CountryCanada
Latitude49.783056
Longitude-115.734167
Postal Code (FSA)V0B
Area Code236, 250, 604, 672, 778
ImportanceTown
CGN IDJCJUI

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 occupies a distinct pocket of the Kootenay Land District, defined by the quiet presence of Lake Koocanusa and the rising silhouette of Lone Pine Hill. 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. The air here carries a crisp, pine-scented clarity, particularly as the evening light catches the needles of the surrounding forest and turns the horizon into a sharp, darkening line. Wasa Lake Park, located only 1 km away, serves as a focal point for the local landscape, offering a stillness that seems to expand with the lengthening shadows of the afternoon. While the Lussier River flows some 14 km distant, its influence lingers in the damp, cool breeze that occasionally stirs the valley, grounding the terrain in a cycle of water and weathered rock. The history of Wasa reflects a persistence tied to the land, where the local economy has long balanced between the small-scale demands of the interior and the seasonal draw of the natural surroundings. Residents maintain a steady, practical connection to the terrain, finding their way through the seasons with an awareness of the topography that defines their daily movements. Whether navigating the slopes near Lone Pine Hill or enjoying the proximity of Wasa Lake Park, the people here respect the boundaries of their environment, valuing the isolation that keeps their surroundings pristine. Life in Wasa moves with the sun, marked by the simple, enduring habits of those who have learned to read the shifts in the wind and the changing temper of the seasons.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Wasa Lake Park (Provincial Park) — 0.0 km, 342° NNW · 154 ha
  • Former Airport Buildings (Historic Ruins) — 7.1 km, 213° SSW
  • Hahas Lake Recreation Site (Nature Reserve) — 8.2 km, 239° WSW
  • Premier Lake Park (Provincial Park) — 11.8 km, 025° NNE · 837 ha
  • Fisherville (Historic Ruins) — 17.3 km, 142° SE
  • Tea spot (Viewpoint) — 17.8 km, 247° WSW
  • Top of the World Park (Provincial Park) — 19.7 km, 072° ENE · 8,790 ha
  • Fort Steele (Museum) — 19.8 km, 158° SSE
  • Wild Horse Theatre (Theatre) — 19.9 km, 158° SSE
  • Wasa Hotel Museum (Museum) — 20.0 km, 159° SSE
  • Kimberley Heritage Museum (Museum) — 21.0 km, 239° WSW
  • Kimberley District Heritage Society (Museum) — 21.1 km, 239° WSW
  • Marysville Falls (Attraction) — 23.2 km, 225° SW
  • Purcell Wilderness Conservancy Park (Provincial Park) — 28.6 km, 305° NW · 2,020 km²
  • Columbia Theater (Cinema) — 28.8 km, 182° S
  • Ram Creek Ecological Reserve (Ecological Reserve) — 29.2 km, 019° NNE · 121 ha
  • Key City Theatre (Theatre) — 30.1 km, 184° S
  • Norbury Lake Park (Provincial Park) — 31.5 km, 146° SE · 97 ha
  • Jimsmith Lake Park (Provincial Park) — 34.0 km, 193° SSW · 14 ha
  • Whiteswan Lake Park (Provincial Park) — 38.9 km, 024° NNE · 1,994 ha
  • Palmer Bar Lake Recreation Site (Nature Reserve) — 39.6 km, 200° SSW
  • St. Mary'S Alpine Park (Provincial Park) — 39.7 km, 284° WNW · 9,146 ha
  • Kootenay Trout Hatchery (Attraction) — 39.8 km, 150° SSE
  • East Side Columbia Lake Wildlife Management Area (Wildlife Management Area) — 41.7 km, 354° N · 7,220 ha
  • Thunder Hill Park (Provincial Park) — 43.1 km, 349° N · 44 ha
  • Mount Sabine Ecological Reserve (Ecological Reserve) — 44.7 km, 354° N · 8 ha
  • Moyie Lake Park (Provincial Park) — 45.9 km, 189° S · 90 ha
  • Wardner Park (Provincial Park) — 46.2 km, 151° SSE · 4 ha
  • Mount Fernie Park (Provincial Park) — 55.0 km, 125° SE · 259 ha
  • Fernie Historic Oil Derrick (Attraction) — 56.7 km, 120° ESE

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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. 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.

Page generatedAugust 2026
Location dataCanadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada