Postal Code V1L 2B5: Nelson, British Columbia
Nelson, British Columbia uses postal code V1L 2B5. Its reference point is at latitude 49.4873 and longitude -117.2843 (49°29'14.3"N 117°17'03.5"W).
Location Overview of Postal Code V1L 2B5
V1L 2B5 belongs to the V1L forward sortation area (FSA), which has 1,084 postal codes in our directory, mostly around Nelson.
Nelson has 1,076 postal codes in our directory.
British Columbia has 122,334 postal codes listed in total.
The nearest listed postal code is V1L 2B6 (Nelson), which shares the same reference point.
| Postal code | V1L 2B5 |
|---|---|
| Place | Nelson |
| Forward sortation area (FSA) | V1L |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 49.4873 |
| Longitude | -117.2843 |
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Map of Postal Code V1L 2B5
Map centred on 49.4873, -117.2843. The pin marks the postal code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Nelson, British Columbia
Postal Codes Near V1L 2B5
These 16 postal codes have the closest reference points to V1L 2B5, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to postal code V1L 2B5, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Procter – 4.7 km northeast
- Salmo – 8.7 km southwest
- Montrose – 21 km southwest
- Balfour – 22 km northeast
- Genelle – 23 km west
- Slocan Park – 23 km northwest
- Robson – 24 km west
- Ymir – 24 km south
- Winlaw – 24 km northwest
- Fruitvale – 27 km southwest
- Rossland – 28 km southwest
- South Slocan – 30 km northwest
Schools Near Nelson
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around postal code V1L 2B5 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Nelson.
Looking at nearby areas such as Procter, Salmo and Montrose widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around Nelson are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on postal code V1L 2B5.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Nelson can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in Canada, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Procter, Salmo and Montrose.
Shopping and Dining in Nelson
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Nelson are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Nelson, British Columbia can be found with the searches below.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From postal code V1L 2B5, Procter lies about 4.7 km to the northeast, Salmo lies about 8.7 km to the southwest, Montrose lies about 21 km to the southwest, Balfour lies about 22 km to the northeast and Genelle lies about 23 km to the west in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Nelson show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Postal Code V1L 2B5
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Bug hitchhiker (6086183770)”): bosquetango from Nelson, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Ncp truck (6079127247)”): bosquetango from Nelson, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Data for postal code V1L 2B5 comes from GeoNames and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with Canada Post.