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Chase River

British Columbia, Canada · North America

About Chase River

Chase River sits on the route: 10 minutes from Nanaimo, 56km from Cathedral Grove.

Chase River is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 2,900, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Chase River 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 Chase River to your route.

About Chase River

Chase River is a river on Vancouver Island in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It discharging into the Strait of Georgia at the south end of Nanaimo Harbour. It is the namesake of the city of Nanaimo's neighbourhood of Chase River.

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Where is Chase River located?

Chase River is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 49.1333 latitude, -123.9167 longitude.

What is the population of Chase River?

Chase River has a population of approximately 2,900 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
2,900
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
British Columbia
Timezone
America/Vancouver
Coordinates
49.1333, -123.9167

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Canada

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 Chase River

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Cathedral Grove

An ancient Douglas fir forest on Vancouver Island with trees up to 800 years old and nine feet in diameter, a living cathedral of old growth.

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.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Chase River

  • 60 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.
  • 63 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.
  • 76 kmSea-to-Sky HighwayStunning coastal and mountain highway from Vancouver to Whistler

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Chase River.

South End

🇨🇦 Canada

2 km awayPop. 2,475

Harewood

🇨🇦 Canada

3 km awayPop. 8,769

Nanaimo

🇨🇦 Canada

4 km awayPop. 90,504

Cedar

🇨🇦 Canada

5 km awayPop. 2,836

Gabriola

🇨🇦 Canada

6 km awayPop. 4,500

East Wellington

🇨🇦 Canada

9 km awayPop. 1,444

Departure Bay

🇨🇦 Canada

9 km awayPop. 6,540

North Oyster/Yellow Point

🇨🇦 Canada

11 km awayPop. 1,320

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