Windermere British Columbia Map

About Windermere, British Columbia

Windermere is a community in Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Windermere is located at 50.4636°N, 115.9889°W.

Windermere rests in a broad valley, a place where the mountains, still bearing the deep green of coniferous forests, begin to soften their jagged edges. It lies 5.5 km south-south-east of Invermere, BC (from Invermere, BC: bearing 148°T), and is situated 9.5 km south-east of Wilmer. The land here is a study in gentle slopes and fertile plains, cradled by the imposing peaks of the Rocky Mountains. The Columbia River, a broad, languid ribbon of silver, meanders through the valley floor, its presence shaping the very character of the landscape, reflecting the vast, often cloud-strewn sky above. In the early morning, a quiet mist often clings to the riverbanks, lending an ethereal quality to the scene, as if the world itself is still waking from a deep slumber. The history of Windermere is tied to the fertile soil and the promise of a new life. Early settlers, drawn by the agricultural potential, carved out homesteads and established a way of life that still echoes in the quiet persistence of its inhabitants. The local economy, though varied, retains a strong connection to the land, with ranching and agriculture forming its backbone, while tourism, drawn by the stunning natural beauty, adds another vital thread. The legacy of mining, though less prominent now, can still be felt in the stories and the subtle scars on the surrounding hillsides, a reminder of the hard work and determination that shaped this valley. The long, golden evenings here, when the sun dips behind the western mountains, paint the sky in hues of orange and violet, a spectacle that has likely captivated those who call Windermere home for generations.

About This Windermere Map Page

Explore Windermere, 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: 50.463611, -115.988889. 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 Windermere includes the postal code (V1A), 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 Windermere 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.