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Colwood

British Columbia, Canada · North America

About Colwood

Colwood sits on the route: 5 minutes from View Royal, 35km from San Juan Islands.

Colwood is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 16,859, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Colwood 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 Colwood to your route.

About Colwood

Hatley Park is a neighbourhood in Colwood, British Columbia. Named after Hatley Park National Historic Site, which contains Hatley Castle, it is the home of Royal Roads University. Another notable landmark in the area is the Hatley Memorial Gardens, a large cemetery located opposite Hatley Park National Historic

Read more Site. The neighborhood lies between Hatley Plaza and the Hatley Memorial Gardens. While some farmland remains in the area, most has been converted to middle-class residential subdivisions and commercial establishments (mainly strip malls). The neighbourhood's major thoroughfare is Highway 14, locally known as Sooke Road.

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Where is Colwood located?

Colwood is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 48.4329 latitude, -123.4859 longitude.

What is the population of Colwood?

Colwood has a population of approximately 16,859 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
16,859
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
British Columbia
Timezone
America/Vancouver
Coordinates
48.4329, -123.4859

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 Colwood

2 notable places 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.

35 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Hurricane Ridge Viewpoint

A 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.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Colwood

  • 52 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.
  • 77 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.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Colwood.

Langford

🇨🇦 Canada

2 km awayPop. 46,584

Six Mile

🇨🇦 Canada

3 km awayPop. 1,031

View Royal

🇨🇦 Canada

4 km awayPop. 11,575

Esquimalt

🇨🇦 Canada

5 km awayPop. 17,655

Tillicum

🇨🇦 Canada

7 km awayPop. 10,080

Metchosin

🇨🇦 Canada

7 km awayPop. 5,067

Victoria West

🇨🇦 Canada

8 km awayPop. 8,365

James Bay

🇨🇦 Canada

8 km awayPop. 13,055

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