Woodlands British Columbia Map

About Woodlands, British Columbia

Woodlands is a community in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Woodlands is located at 49.3333°N, 122.9167°W.

Woodlands nestles against the western flank of the Fraser River, its landscape a gentle rise from the water's edge, a subtle slope that hints at the broader topography of the Lower Mainland. It lies 16.4 km east-north-east of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 61°T), and is situated 10.9 km north-north-east of Burnaby. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of evergreen forests, a constant reminder of the dense stands of Douglas fir and cedar that once dominated the terrain, and still, in patches, claim their dominion. Sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, painting the moss-covered ground with ephemeral golden strokes, while the distant murmur of traffic from the larger urban centres to the west serves as a low, persistent hum beneath the rustle of leaves. The residential streets, often narrow and winding, follow the natural contours of the land, creating a sense of organic growth, as if the houses themselves have sprouted from the loam, their gardens spilling over fences in a riot of rhododendrons and ferns. The history of Woodlands is inextricably linked to the fertile alluvial plains of the Fraser River, a place that has sustained human habitation and agriculture for millennia, long before its designation as part of the New Westminster Land District. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and access to transportation, carved out farms and orchards, their labours shaping the land into productive fields. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed Woodlands, its economy has long been sustained by its proximity to the river and the agricultural heritage that still whispers through the remaining market gardens and berry farms. The distinct character of Woodlands is one of quiet perseverance, a place where the echoes of past logging operations and early horticultural endeavours can still be felt, a subtle undercurrent beneath the steady rhythm of suburban life, a place that holds its history close without ostentation.

About This Woodlands Map Page

Explore Woodlands, 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: 49.333333, -122.91667. 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 Woodlands includes the postal code (V7G), 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 Woodlands 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.