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Douglas

British Columbia, Canada · North America

About Douglas

Douglas sits on the route: 10 minutes from White Rock, 57km from San Juan Islands.

Douglas is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 3,896, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Douglas 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 Douglas to your route.

About Douglas

Douglas is a locality in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. Just southeast and outside of the boundary of White Rock, it is on the Canadian side of the Peace Arch Border Crossing between British Columbia and Whatcom County, Washington, in the United States. Douglas is the location of the Peace Arch Provincial Park

Read more portion of the International Peace Arch Park, which it shares with Peace Arch State Park in Blaine, Washington. The community is named for Benjamin Douglas, an early pioneer and railroad surveyor.

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Douglas offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Douglas located?

Douglas is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 49.0028 latitude, -122.7356 longitude.

What is the population of Douglas?

Douglas has a population of approximately 3,896 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
3,896
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
British Columbia
Timezone
America/Vancouver
Coordinates
49.0028, -122.7356

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 Douglas

6 notable places within an hour's 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.

43 km · about 50 min drive

coastal drive

Chuckanut 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.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Vancouver Aquarium

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

44 km · about 50 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.

45 km · about 50 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.

47 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

San Juan Islands

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

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Douglas

  • 43 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.
  • 45 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.
  • 47 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.
  • 73 kmSea-to-Sky HighwayStunning coastal and mountain highway from Vancouver to Whistler

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Douglas.

Blaine

🇺🇸 United States

1 km awayPop. 5,056

White Rock

🇨🇦 Canada

5 km awayPop. 23,670

South Surrey

🇨🇦 Canada

7 km awayPop. 77,170

Brookswood

🇨🇦 Canada

9 km awayPop. 13,336

Birch Bay

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 8,413

Cloverdale

🇨🇦 Canada

12 km awayPop. 73,355

Crescent Beach

🇨🇦 Canada

12 km awayPop. 1,200

Langley

🇨🇦 Canada

12 km awayPop. 132,603

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