Locations for Area Code - 250

Area Code 250 serves most of British Columbia outside the Lower Mainland, introduced in 1996 when 604 could no longer meet demand. Stretching from the Okanagan to Vancouver Island, 250 is coastal, mountain, and everything in between. It covers wine country, tech hubs, fishing towns, and ski resorts, capturing the province’s vast diversity. When you see 250, you think of natural beauty, independent spirit, and a life lived a little off the beaten path. While overlays have since arrived, 250 remains highly recognizable. For many British Columbians, a 250 number is more than a contact, it’s home.