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Ardmore

British Columbia, Canada · North America

About Ardmore

Ardmore sits on the route: 10 minutes from North Saanich, 34km from San Juan Islands.

Ardmore is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 1,014, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Ardmore sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Vancouver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ardmore to your route.

About Ardmore

Patricia Bay ("Pat Bay" to locals) is a body of salt water that extends east from Saanich Inlet and forms part of the shoreline of North Saanich, British Columbia. It lies due west of Victoria International Airport. A municipal park covers most of its eastern shore except at the southern end, which is home to a

Read more Canadian Coast Guard base, a seaplane port known as Victoria Airport Water Aerodrome, and two Canadian Government research facilities: the Institute of Ocean Sciences and GSC Pacific Sidney (formerly the Pacific Geoscience Centre).

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Where is Ardmore located?

Ardmore is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 48.6385 latitude, -123.4693 longitude.

What is the population of Ardmore?

Ardmore has a population of approximately 1,014 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
1,014
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
British Columbia
Timezone
America/Vancouver
Coordinates
48.6385, -123.4693

Emergency & Services

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Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Worth the detour from Ardmore

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

San Juan Islands

A scenic Pacific Northwest archipelago accessible by ferry, renowned for orca whale watching, kayaking, and peaceful island life.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Ardmore

  • 72 kmChuckanut Drive (WA-11)Washington's first scenic byway clings to sandstone cliffs between Bellingham and the Skagit flats, with oyster bars and Samish Bay sunsets over the San Juan Islands.
  • 74 kmHurricane Ridge ViewpointA mile-high viewpoint in Olympic National Park with panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and on clear days, Mount Baker.
  • 79 kmLions Gate BridgeVancouver's iconic 1938 suspension bridge spanning the First Narrows from Stanley Park to the North Shore, gateway to the Sea-to-Sky Highway with mountain and harbour views from its green towers.

Nearby Destinations

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North Saanich

🇨🇦 Canada

5 km awayPop. 11,089

Deep Cove

🇨🇦 Canada

5 km awayPop. 1,177

Sidney

🇨🇦 Canada

5 km awayPop. 12,318

Saanichton

🇨🇦 Canada

6 km awayPop. 1,565

Mill Bay

🇨🇦 Canada

6 km awayPop. 7,200

Brentwood Bay

🇨🇦 Canada

6 km awayPop. 7,581

Central Saanich

🇨🇦 Canada

9 km awayPop. 17,385

Keating

🇨🇦 Canada

9 km awayPop. 1,403

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