Penny, British Columbia
Penny, British Columbia | |
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Locality | |
Location of Penny in British Columbia | |
| Coordinates: 53°51′00″N 121°17′00″W / 53.85000°N 121.28333°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Land District | Cariboo |
| Regional District | Fraser-Fort George |
| Geographic Region | Robson Valley |
| Elevation | 632 m (2,073 ft) |
| Area code(s) | 250, 778, 236, & 672 |
Penny, between Longworth and Dome Creek on the northeast side of the Fraser River in central British Columbia, offers an access point for outdoor recreational activities. With a community hall and 15 permanent residents, No utilities infrastructure exists. Prior to the post office permanently closing on 31 December 2013, the community was the only one in Canada that still relied upon the railway for its postal service.