Birken

Birken is an unincorporated community on the north shore of in the region of southwestern . On Pemberton Portage Road, the locality is by road about 182 kilometres north of and 62 kilometres northeast of .
Wikipedia
  • Type: Locality with 253 residents
  • Description: human settlement in British Columbia, Canada
  • Also known as: “Birken, British Columbia”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Gates Lake and Birkenhead Peak.

Lake
, also known as Birken Lake, Tenass Lake…

Peak
, commonly known as Mount Birkenhead… is situated 3½ km north of Birken.

Birken

Latitude
50.48041° or 50° 28′ 50″ north
Longitude
-122.62284° or 122° 37′ 22″ west
Population
253
Elevation
571 metres (1,873 feet)
Open location code
942VF9JG+5V
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3800295120
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
Geo­Names ID
5901845
Wiki­data ID
Q4916411
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to French—“Birken” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Birken, British Columbia”
  • French: “Birken”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Birken and Birkenhead Lake Estates.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Gates Lake Community Park and Gates Lake Recreation Site.

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