Zincton
Zincton is a ghost town in the West Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia. This former mining community, on BC Highway 31A, is by road about 15 kilometres northeast of New Denver and 31 kilometres northwest of Kaslo.
- Type: Locality
- Description: human settlement in British Columbia, Canada
- Also known as: “Zincton, British Columbia”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Retallack and Cody.
Retallack
Locality
Retallack is on the north side of the Kaslo River… Retallack is situated 4 km east of Zincton.
Cody
Locality
Cody is at the confluence of Cody Creek into Carpenter… Cody is situated 7 km south of Zincton.
Sandon
Hamlet
Sandon is in the foothills of the Selkirk Mountains… Sandon is situated 7 km south of Zincton.
Zincton
Latitude
50.03824° or 50° 2′ 18″ north
Longitude
-117.20544° or 117° 12′ 20″ west
Elevation
1,296 metres (4,252 feet)
Open location code
95242QQV+7R
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=locality
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Egyptian Arabic—“Zincton” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Zincton, British Columbia”
- Egyptian Arabic: “زينكتون”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Alamo and Three Forks.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Bear Lake and Fish Lake.
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Worth a closer look: Vancouver and Victoria.
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