Woodhaven British Columbia Map

About Woodhaven, British Columbia

Woodhaven is a community in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Woodhaven is located at 49.3167°N, 122.9000°W.

Woodhaven nestles in a verdant embrace, where the gentle slopes of the Coast Mountains begin their ascent from the Fraser River lowlands. It lies 16.7 km east-north-east of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 68°T), and is situated 9.8 km north-north-east of Burnaby. The air here carries a damp, earthy perfume, a blend of cedar and decomposing leaves, particularly potent after a soft, persistent rain. Douglas firs and Western Red Cedars stand sentinel, their thick bark a testament to decades, even centuries, of quiet growth, while ferns unfurl their intricate fronds in the dappled light that filters through the canopy. The terrain itself is a study in subtle shifts, a series of rolling rises and shallow valleys that guide the eye and the footfall, creating a sense of sheltered intimacy within the broader landscape. It is a place that feels deeply rooted, its character shaped by the persistent moisture and the towering evergreens that define its visual horizon. The genesis of Woodhaven is tied to the rich alluvial soils near the Fraser, a fertile ground that long sustained Indigenous peoples before European settlement. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agriculture and timber, established a foothold here, carving out a life from the dense forest. The local economy, while diversifying, still bears the imprint of its past, with a lingering connection to forestry and a growing presence in small-scale farming and artisanal crafts. The nearby river, a constant presence, has always been both a highway and a source of sustenance, its seasonal ebbs and flows a familiar rhythm to the residents. Woodhaven itself often feels like a village within a larger urban context, a pocket of quietude where the pace of life allows for a deeper appreciation of the natural world and the enduring echoes of its history.

About This Woodhaven Map Page

Explore Woodhaven, 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: 49.316667, -122.9. 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 Woodhaven includes the postal code (V3H), 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 Woodhaven 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.