North Star
| Language of origin | English language |
| Feature Type: | Recreational Community - A populated place with seasonal or year-round services, accommodation and amenities associated primarily with recreational or leisure activities. |
| Status: | Official |
| Name Authority: | BC Geographical Names Office |
| Relative Location: | Just W of Kimberley, NW of Cranbrook, Kootenay Land District |
| Latitude-Longitude: | 49°41'15"N, 116°00'11"W at the approximate population centre of this feature. |
| Datum: | WGS84 |
| NTS Map: | 82F/9 |
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Origin Notes and History:
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Adopted 2 March 2005 on 82F/9; a well-established name Source: BC place name cards, or correspondence to/from BC's Chief Geographer or BC Geographical Names Office |