British Columbia, Canada · North America
Chemainus sits on the route: 10 minutes from Saltair.
Chemainus is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 3,021, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Chemainus 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 Chemainus to your route.
Chemainus is a community within the municipality of North Cowichan in the Chemainus Valley on the east coast of southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
Founded as an unincorporated logging town in 1858, Chemainus is now famous for its 53 outdoor murals. This outdoor gallery has given birth to manyRead more
businesses, including a theatre, antiques dealers, and eateries. The tourist industry stemming from the murals helped rejuvenate the town after its large sawmill closed in the early 1980s and was replaced by a smaller, more efficient, mill.
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Chemainus is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 48.9163 latitude, -123.7194 longitude.
Chemainus has a population of approximately 3,021 people, making it a town in Canada.
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