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3About North Cowichan, BC
North Cowichan wraps around Duncan on Vancouver Island, reached via Highway 1 from Victoria or Highway 19 coming down from Nanaimo, about 46 km away, with Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 33 km out and Duncan Airport right nearby for small planes. Duncan, Cowichan Bay, and Saltair are all quick trips for locals running errands. Chargers are easy to find along Highway 1 through Duncan. The standout fact: the municipality actually owns and runs six forest reserves totalling about 5,000 hectares, giving residents trail access most towns can't match.
Where is North Cowichan, BC on the map?
North Cowichan, BC is in Canada, at 48.824, -123.719 - about 5 km north of Duncan, BC.
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What is the closest airport to North Cowichan, BC?
The closest airport to North Cowichan, BC is Nanaimo Airport, 33 km (about 31 min by car). Other airports nearby: Victoria International Airport.