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Cedar

British Columbia, Canada · North America

About Cedar

Cedar sits on the route: 10 minutes from Chase River, 56km from Lions Gate Bridge.

Cedar is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 2,836, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Cedar 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 Cedar to your route.

About Cedar

Cedar is a small community in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is located near the east coast of Vancouver Island — about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south-east of Nanaimo — along the banks of the Nanaimo River. Its geographical coordinates are 49°07′N 123°51′W. The village was so named because of the

Read more profusion of Thuja plicata trees in its vicinity, known as the Western Red Cedar. To the north of Cedar, three Snuneymuxw First Nation Indian reserves, Nanaimo River 2, 3, and 4, border the community. Nearby parks include Nanaimo River Regional Park, Morden Colliery Historic Provincial Park, and Hemer Provincial Park.

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Where is Cedar located?

Cedar is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 49.1163 latitude, -123.8527 longitude.

What is the population of Cedar?

Cedar has a population of approximately 2,836 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
2,836
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
British Columbia
Timezone
America/Vancouver
Coordinates
49.1163, -123.8527

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
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CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Worth the detour from Cedar

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Vancouver Aquarium

Canada's largest aquarium in Stanley Park dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life in the Pacific Northwest.

56 km · about 65 min drive

bridge

Lions Gate Bridge

Vancouver'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.

56 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Stanley Park Totem Poles

Collection of First Nations totem poles in Vancouver's Stanley Park, one of the most visited attractions in British Columbia.

57 km · about 65 min drive

bridge

Capilano Suspension Bridge

A 137 m footbridge swaying 70 m above the Capilano River in North Vancouver, with treetop walkways and a granite cliffwalk: one of BC's most visited attractions since 1889.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Cedar

  • 56 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.
  • 59 kmCapilano Suspension BridgeA 137 m footbridge swaying 70 m above the Capilano River in North Vancouver, with treetop walkways and a granite cliffwalk: one of BC's most visited attractions since 1889.
  • 74 kmSea-to-Sky HighwayStunning coastal and mountain highway from Vancouver to Whistler
  • 80 kmSea to Sky GondolaGondola beside the Sea-to-Sky Highway near Squamish, rising 885 m above Howe Sound to a summit lodge, suspension bridge and sweeping viewpoints over fjord, forest and the Stawamus Chief.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cedar.

Chase River

🇨🇦 Canada

5 km awayPop. 2,900

Gabriola

🇨🇦 Canada

6 km awayPop. 4,500

South End

🇨🇦 Canada

7 km awayPop. 2,475

Harewood

🇨🇦 Canada

8 km awayPop. 8,769

North Oyster/Yellow Point

🇨🇦 Canada

8 km awayPop. 1,320

Nanaimo

🇨🇦 Canada

8 km awayPop. 90,504

Departure Bay

🇨🇦 Canada

13 km awayPop. 6,540

East Wellington

🇨🇦 Canada

14 km awayPop. 1,444

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