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Gordon Head

British Columbia, Canada · North America

About Gordon Head

Gordon Head is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Oak Bay, 22km from San Juan Islands.

Gordon Head is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 21,270, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Gordon Head 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 Gordon Head to your route.

About Gordon Head

Gordon Head is a seaside neighbourhood in the municipality of Saanich in Greater Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Gordon Head lies north of McKenzie Avenue and east of the Blenkinsop Valley. The University of Victoria is located partly within Gordon Head along the southeast boundary. Finnerty Road separates Gordon

Read more Head from the adjacent neighbourhood of Cadboro Bay. The local area is dominated physically by Mount Douglas (SENĆOŦEN: PKOLS), a coastline along Haro Strait, and the central plateau.

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Where is Gordon Head located?

Gordon Head is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 48.4833 latitude, -123.3167 longitude.

What is the population of Gordon Head?

Gordon Head has a population of approximately 21,270 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
21,270
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
British Columbia
Timezone
America/Vancouver
Coordinates
48.4833, -123.3167

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 Gordon Head

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.

22 km · about 25 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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Gordon Head

  • 59 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.
  • 64 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 Gordon Head.

Cadboro Bay

🇨🇦 Canada

2 km awayPop. 4,000

Shelbourne

🇨🇦 Canada

3 km awayPop. 12,525

Oak Bay

🇨🇦 Canada

4 km awayPop. 18,015

Oaklands

🇨🇦 Canada

5 km awayPop. 7,585

Royal Oak

🇨🇦 Canada

5 km awayPop. 8,855

Hillside-Quadra

🇨🇦 Canada

5 km awayPop. 7,860

Cordova Bay

🇨🇦 Canada

5 km awayPop. 8,100

Saanich Core

🇨🇦 Canada

5 km awayPop. 5,470

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