Cobble Hill, British Columbia
Cobble Hill is a small community on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is located approximately 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of Victoria on Highway 1 in the Cowichan Valley Regional District, and is known for its agricultural surroundings, and for Cobble Hill itself, which gave the village its name. According to the 2016 census, there are 5,019 people living in Cobble Hill. The town features many hiking trails and paths cover the hills and forests of this area, which is well known for its mountain biking opportunities. More recently the area has become famous for its vineyards, which have won awards for their wines. The settlement was served by the Via Rail Victoria – Courtenay train until suspended indefinitely in 2011. The Island Rail Corridor passes through the area. The village centre contains basic shops and services including a post office, pub, coffee shop and a small grocery store. The village centre also has a couple of parks, a dog park, community centre and an independent school (K-7). Parts of the 1994 version of Little Women from the novel by Louisa May Alcott were filmed here.
Excerpt from the Wikipedia article Cobble Hill, British Columbia (License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Authors, Images).Cobble Hill, British Columbia
Cobble Hill Road, Area C (Cobble Hill)
Geographical coordinates (GPS) Address Nearby Places Show on map
Continue reading on Wikipedia
Geographical coordinates (GPS)
Latitude | Longitude |
---|---|
N 48.683333333333 ° | E -123.6 ° |
Address
Cobble Hill Road 3440
V0R 1L5 Area C (Cobble Hill)
British Columbia, Canada
Open on Google Maps