natural wonder
San Juan Islands
A scenic Pacific Northwest archipelago accessible by ferry, renowned for orca whale watching, kayaking, and peaceful island life.
41 km · about 45 min drive
British Columbia, Canada · North America
Metchosin sits on the route: 15 minutes from Colwood, 41km from San Juan Islands.
Metchosin is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 5,067, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Metchosin 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 Metchosin to your route.
The District of Metchosin () is a municipality and community in Greater Victoria on the southern tip of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It is a coastal community adjacent to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Metchosin is part of the Western Communities and one of the 13 regional municipalities.
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its name is a Straits Salish word, smets-shosin, meaning "place of stinking fish" or "place smelling of fish oil."
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Metchosin is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 48.3829 latitude, -123.5359 longitude.
Metchosin has a population of approximately 5,067 people, making it a town in Canada.
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natural wonder
A scenic Pacific Northwest archipelago accessible by ferry, renowned for orca whale watching, kayaking, and peaceful island life.
41 km · about 45 min drive
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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.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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