Postal Code V1L 5B5: Nelson, British Columbia
Postal code V1L 5B5 is assigned to Nelson, British Columbia. Its reference point is at latitude 49.4838 and longitude -117.2913 (49°29'01.7"N 117°17'28.7"W).
Location Overview of Postal Code V1L 5B5
V1L 5B5 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 1L8 in Nelson, about 0.1 km to the east.
| Postal code | V1L 5B5 |
|---|---|
| Place | Nelson |
| Forward sortation area (FSA) | V1L |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 49.4838 |
| Longitude | -117.2913 |
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Map of Postal Code V1L 5B5
Map centred on 49.4838, -117.2913. The pin marks the postal code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Nelson, British Columbia
Postal Codes Near V1L 5B5
These 16 postal codes have the closest reference points to V1L 5B5, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to postal code V1L 5B5, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Procter – 5.3 km northeast
- Salmo – 8.0 km southwest
- Montrose – 20 km southwest
- Genelle – 22 km west
- Balfour – 22 km northeast
- Slocan Park – 23 km northwest
- Robson – 23 km west
- Ymir – 24 km south
- Winlaw – 24 km northwest
- Fruitvale – 26 km southwest
- Rossland – 28 km southwest
- South Slocan – 30 km northwest
Schools Near Nelson
If you are moving to postal code V1L 5B5, check with the education authority that serves Nelson which schools cover your street address.
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
Use the map above to explore green space around Nelson, then zoom out to find larger parks, trails and nature areas in the wider British Columbia area.
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
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Libraries and Historical Places
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Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From postal code V1L 5B5, Procter lies about 5.3 km to the northeast, Salmo lies about 8.0 km to the southwest, Montrose lies about 20 km to the southwest, Genelle lies about 22 km to the west and Balfour lies about 22 km to the northeast 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 5B5
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