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Terra Nova

British Columbia, Canada · North America

About Terra Nova

Terra Nova works well as a base: 5 minutes from Woodwards, 56km from Shannon Falls.

Terra Nova is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 5,447, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Terra Nova 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 Terra Nova to your route.

About Terra Nova

J.N. Burnett Secondary School is a secondary school located at 5011 Granville Ave., Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. The current principal is Debbie Ten-Pow, and there are currently over 1000 students enrolled. The school is named after John Napier Burnett, a pioneer. Burnett's badminton program, having placed 2nd

Read more at the 2001–02 British Columbia badminton provincials, Champions in 2002–03, 2nd in 2007–08, and 2nd in 2009–10. Burnett's tennis program placed in the Top 2 of Richmond High Schools consistently since 2000. Between 2003 and 2006, Burnett was 1st in RSSAA and consistently placed in the Top 6 and the BCSSA. As of May 2018, Burnett holds the top ranking in the Richmond school district. Burnett's table tennis program won the provincial championship in 2007 and 2008. The SAT School Code for Burnett is 821309.

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Where is Terra Nova located?

Terra Nova is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 49.1697 latitude, -123.1890 longitude.

What is the population of Terra Nova?

Terra Nova has a population of approximately 5,447 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
5,447
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
British Columbia
Timezone
America/Vancouver
Coordinates
49.1697, -123.1890

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 Terra Nova

7 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.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Vancouver Aquarium

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

15 km · about 30 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.

17 km · about 20 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.

20 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sea-to-Sky Highway

Stunning coastal and mountain highway from Vancouver to Whistler

48 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sea to Sky Gondola

Gondola beside the Sea-to-Sky Highway near Squamish, rising 885 m above Howe Sound to a summit lodge, suspension bridge and sweeping viewpoints over fjord, forest and the Stawamus Chief.

56 km · about 65 min drive

waterfall

Shannon Falls

British Columbia's third-highest waterfall, immediately beside the Sea to Sky Highway near Squamish with a roadside car park.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Terra Nova

  • 17 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.
  • 20 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.
  • 48 kmSea-to-Sky HighwayStunning coastal and mountain highway from Vancouver to Whistler
  • 56 kmSea to Sky GondolaGondola beside the Sea-to-Sky Highway near Squamish, rising 885 m above Howe Sound to a summit lodge, suspension bridge and sweeping viewpoints over fjord, forest and the Stawamus Chief.
  • 77 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.

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