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North Cowichan

British Columbia, Canada · North America

About North Cowichan

North Cowichan sits on the route: 5 minutes from Crofton, 59km from San Juan Islands.

North Cowichan is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 29,676, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, North Cowichan 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 North Cowichan to your route.

About North Cowichan

North Cowichan (Canada 2021 Census population 31,990) is a district municipality established in 1873 on Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada. The municipality is part of the Cowichan Valley Regional District. North Cowichan is noted for a landscape including forests, beaches, rivers, and lakes. The

Read more municipality encompasses the communities of Chemainus; Westholme; Crofton; Maple Bay; and "North Cowichan". The latter is an adjacent to City of Duncan and extending North to the Chemainus River and to Crofton.

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Where is North Cowichan located?

North Cowichan is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 48.8413 latitude, -123.6860 longitude.

What is the population of North Cowichan?

North Cowichan has a population of approximately 29,676 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
29,676
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
British Columbia
Timezone
America/Vancouver
Coordinates
48.8413, -123.6860

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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 North Cowichan

1 notable place 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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near North Cowichan

  • 66 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.
  • 70 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.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near North Cowichan.

Crofton

🇨🇦 Canada

4 km awayPop. 1,446

Maple Bay

🇨🇦 Canada

6 km awayPop. 2,640

Duncan

🇨🇦 Canada

7 km awayPop. 22,199

Koksilah

🇨🇦 Canada

8 km awayPop. 4,000

Chemainus

🇨🇦 Canada

9 km awayPop. 3,021

Cowichan Bay

🇨🇦 Canada

13 km awayPop. 2,799

Saltair

🇨🇦 Canada

13 km awayPop. 2,069

Ganges

🇨🇦 Canada

14 km awayPop. 6,000

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