North Cowichan in British Columbia
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HVDC Vancouver Island

The HVDC Vancouver Island is the name for HVDC interconnection between the Vancouver Island Terminal (VIT) near North Cowichan, British Columbia on Vancouver Island at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:48|49|39|N|123|42|55|W|type:landmark | |name=Vancouver Island Terminal (North Cowichan Static Inverter Plant) }} and the Arnott Substation (ARN) near Delta, British Columbia at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:49|5|31|N|123|2|31|W|type:landmark | |name=Arnott Substation (Delta Static Inverter Plant) }} on the Canadian mainland, which went into operation in 1968 and was extended in 1977.

Located at 48.8275, -123.715 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Submarine power cables, HVDC transmission lines, Electric power transmission systems in Canada

Crofton, British Columbia

Crofton, British Columbia, Canada, is a small coastal town that is part of the District of North Cowichan on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. The population is estimated at 2,500 people. It is about 74 km north of Victoria.

Located at 48.8638, -123.646 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places on the British Columbia Coast, Populated places in the Cowichan Valley Regional District, Populated places established in 1902, Ports and harbours of British Columbia, Southern Vancouver Island

BC Forest Discovery Centre

The BC Forest Discovery Centre, located in Duncan, chronicles the history of logging in British Columbia, Canada. Its mission is to be British Columbia's foremost interpreter and presenter of the forest community – past, present and future. It is a 100 acre site with 3 km of operational narrow gauge railway.

Located at 48.8019, -123.715 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Duncan, British Columbia, Heritage railways in British Columbia, Forestry museums in Canada, Forestry organizations, Museums in British Columbia, Open air museums in Canada, Railway museums in British Columbia

Westholme, British Columbia

Westholme is a community located alongside the Island Highway, between Chemainus and Duncan in British Columbia, Canada. Westholme is one of the original settlements on Vancouver Island.  Once a thriving mining and farming community, it is now filled with hobby farms and upscale private estates on large acreages, many of which are owned to this day by the descendants of original settlers to this area.

Located at 48.8667, -123.717 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Unincorporated settlements in British Columbia, Populated places on the British Columbia Coast, Cowichan Valley

St. Clare's Monastery

St. Clare's Monastery is a monastery of the Order of St. Clare in Duncan, British Columbia, Canada. The nuns of the order also go by the name "Poor Clares". They are a contemplative community of women who live the charism of Saint Clare of Assisi and form the Second Order in the movement started by Saint Francis of Assisi. In 1912, three nuns came to Victoria, British Columbia from New Orleans, Louisiana.

Located at 48.8086, -123.686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in British Columbia, Poor Clare monasteries in Canada, Religious organizations established in 1912, Roman Catholic Church in British Columbia, Christian monasteries in Canada, Roman Catholic monasteries in Canada, Franciscan monasteries in Canada, Duncan, British Columbia

Hayward railway station

The Hayward railway station is located in Hayward, North Cowichan, British Columbia. The station was a stop on Via Rail's Victoria – Courtenay train service, which ended in 2011. It is located at the cossing of Drinkwater Road, about 600 metres west of the BC Forest Discovery Centre.

Located at 48.8031, -123.724 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Via Rail stations in British Columbia