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Hornby Island

British Columbia, Canada · North America

About Hornby Island

Hornby Island is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Denman Island Trust Area, 28km from Cathedral Grove.

Hornby Island is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 1,100, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Hornby Island 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 Hornby Island to your route.

About Hornby Island

Hornby Island of British Columbia, Canada, is one of the two northernmost Gulf Islands, the other being Denman Island. It is located near Vancouver Island's Comox Valley, There is a small community of 1,225 residents (as of the 2021 census) on the island. It is home to many artists, retired professionals, small

Read more business owners, remote workers, and young families. During the summer months, the island's population quadruples in size. The shoulder seasons are a preferred time for hiking, mountain biking, marine activities, weddings, and retreats. Most people reach the island by ferries from Buckley Bay, Vancouver Island. A growing number of private boats also visit through mooring at the Ford Cove Marina or anchoring at Tribune Bay. The closest airport is Comox Valley Airport in Comox, which provides regional, national, and international service. Parks and amenities on Hornby include Tribune Bay Provincial Park, Helliwell Provincial Park, Ford's Cove, and Whaling Station Bay. The island is also a popular mountain biking destination, with a variety of designated trails in Mount Geoffrey Regional Nature Park, Mount Geoffrey Escarpment Provincial Park, and on Crown Land. The total land area is 29.92 square kilometres (11.55 sq mi), of which 40% is parkland.

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Where is Hornby Island located?

Hornby Island is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 49.5345 latitude, -124.6692 longitude.

What is the population of Hornby Island?

Hornby Island has a population of approximately 1,100 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
1,100
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
British Columbia
Timezone
America/Vancouver
Coordinates
49.5345, -124.6692

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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 Hornby Island

1 notable place 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.

28 km · about 30 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Hornby Island.

Denman Island Trust Area

🇨🇦 Canada

10 km awayPop. 1,165

Denman Island

🇨🇦 Canada

11 km awayPop. 1,020

Union Bay

🇨🇦 Canada

17 km awayPop. 1,200

Royston

🇨🇦 Canada

24 km awayPop. 1,616

Comox

🇨🇦 Canada

25 km awayPop. 14,806

Qualicum Beach

🇨🇦 Canada

26 km awayPop. 9,303

Cumberland

🇨🇦 Canada

28 km awayPop. 3,753

Courtenay

🇨🇦 Canada

29 km awayPop. 28,420

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