Union Bay
in British Columbia, Canada

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
49.583 and -124.886 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 49° 34' 58" and W -124° 53' 9"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - CAD
Spoken languages:
English, French, Inuktitut
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:31 AM (Monday)
Timezone: America/Vancouver
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:57 am and 8:36 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-49.350 and 70.217 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Port-aux-Francais
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Canada in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Canada.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Canada. Last Update: 2024-04-29 08:03:39

Explore Union Bay

Union Bay in British Columbia is a city in Canada about 2,273 mi (or 3,657 km) west of Ottawa, the country's capital.

Local time in Union Bay is now 04:31 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named America / Vancouver with an UTC offset of -7 hours. We know of 12 airports in the vicinity of Union Bay, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in Canada is Comox Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. We found 4 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Victoria, Port Angeles, Friday Harbor, Bellingham and Port Townsend. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 47%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 44% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 29th of April 2024

14°C (56 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

11°C (52 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

8°C (46 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

KINGFISHER OCEANSIDE RESORT AND SPA

Address
3,7 mi
4330 ISLAND HWY S
V9N9R9 Courtenay
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

The Courtenay River Estuary by Blue Bamboo Productions

Published: January 17, 2011
Length: 32:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Project Watershed

One of, if not the most significant, attractions, and natural features in the Comox Valley is the Courtenay River Estuary. The Estuary has been ranked Class 1 status-only eight out of the 442...


Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa,Courtenay, Vancouver Island

Published: August 10, 2010
Length: 48:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vancouver Island Tourism

A 30 second commercial airing on Global BC in August 2010 highlighting the Kingfisher Spa & Adventure Resort on Vancouver Island.


Stinson 108 Flight

Published: August 29, 2006
Length: 30:47 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Dave Miller

A quick flight in Dave Millers 210 hp, 1947 Stinson 108-2. Filmed at Courtenay Airpark and around the Comox Glacier by Stacy Luker - original in HD.


Comox Valley, Vancouver Island

Published: August 10, 2010
Length: 19:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Vancouver Island Tourism

A 30 second commercial airing on Global BC in August 2010 highlighting the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island.


Snowbirds Smoke & Mirrors 2-Comox / La Magie de Vol 2-Comox

Published: May 28, 2014
Length: 53:04 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Match Productions

28 practice shows...300 flying hours...10000 stills...a glimpse into the training of one team...the Snowbirds! 28 pratiques...300 heures de vol...10000 photos...un aperçu de la formation...


Bald Eagles Along The Shore Near Comox, British Columbia

Published: February 28, 2014
Length: 10:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bob Hilscher

I filmed this video of two Bald eagles on a misty morning near Comox, British Columbia. The eagles maintained a vigilant stance atop their shoreline perch. blog posting at: http://wp.me/p2sIl5-51O.


Free Hugs Nautical Days Comox BC

Published: August 13, 2007
Length: 03:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nico teWinkel

The Island Centre for Positive Living was hugging again! This time, in the Nautical Days Parade on August 6th, 2007 in Comox BC Canada. For more information on the Centre, click over to www.


Larry Jangula - 2014 City of Courtenay Mayoral Candidate

Published: November 06, 2014
Length: 04:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bob Wells

Larry Jangula - 2014 City of Courtenay Mayoral Candidate.


sunrise in Comox BC

Published: March 03, 2013
Length: 32:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Greg Pelt

Sunrise in Comox BC, Canada. At a fishing dock.


Bob Wells - 2014 Courtenay City Council Candidate

Published: November 06, 2014
Length: 01:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bob Wells

Bob Wells - 2014 Courtenay City Council Candidate.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Union Bay Post Office

The Union Bay Post Office in the community of Union Bay, Comox Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, was built in 1913 and is one of only two old wooden post offices left in Canada. The main floor of the building is still used by Canada Post to serve the Union Bay area. The post office also serves as a sorting point for the communities of Denman Island, Hornby Island, and Fanny Bay. The building was rescued by the local historical society in the 1990s when it was put up for sale.

Located at 49.5835, -124.886 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Comox Valley Regional District, Buildings and structures in British Columbia, Post office buildings in Canada

Sandy Island Marine Provincial Park

Sandy Island Marine Provincial Park, formerly Sandy Island Provincial Park and also known as Tree Island Park, is an 18 hectare (44 acre) provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located off the north end of Denman Island, on the west side of the Strait of Georgia to the south of Comox. The park comprises Sandy Island (locally known as Tree Island) and the Seal Islets. It is accessible by boat and, at low tide, by foot across tidal flats from Longbeak Point on Denman Island.

Located at 49.6225, -124.852 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gulf Islands, Provincial Parks of British Columbia

Union Bay railway station

The Union Bay railway station is located in the town of Union Bay, British Columbia. The station was a flag stop on Via Rail's Victoria – Courtenay train service. Service ended in 2011.

Located at 49.5809, -124.887 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Via Rail stations in British Columbia