Ministry of Labour and Citzens' Services.

BC Geographical Names

A Reflection of Our Natural and Cultural Heritage

Geographical names are more than labels on maps and road signs. They can reveal patterns of settlement, exploration and migration, and mirror outside influences to our history - aspects of the heritage and promise of an area that might otherwise be overlooked or forgotten by visitors and later generations.

We hope this website helps you discover this aspect of British Columbia's natural & cultural heritage.

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Your query accesses the BC Geographical Names Information System (BCGNIS), the master database for British Columbia's place names.
BC Geographical Names Resources