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Things to see in Hornby Island (Canada): 8 places and when to go
Hornby Island is a town in Canada, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Wildlife (5), Architecture (1). The best known are Helliwell Provincial Park, Rosewall Creek Provincial Park and Tribune Bay Provincial Park. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 57. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Canada · 49.5127, -124.6259
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Wildlife (5) · Architecture (1) · Beaches (1) · Diving (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- YVR Vancouver, 110 km as the crow flies
What to see in Hornby Island
The places in and around Hornby Island, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Helliwell Provincial ParkProvincial park on Hornby Island in British Columbia, Canada1.9 km
- Rosewall Creek Provincial ParkProvincial park in British Columbia, Canada13 km
- Tribune Bay Provincial ParkProvincial park on Hornby Island in British Columbia, Canada1.9 km
- Chrome Island LighthouseLighthouse in British Columbia, Canada6.2 km
- Boyle Point Provincial Park and Protected AreaProvincial park in British Columbia, Canada6.4 km
- Fillongley Provincial ParkProvincial park on Denman Island in British Columbia, Canada10 km
- Maude ReefReef in British Columbia, Canada4.5 km
- Denman Island Museum & ArchivesMuseum14 km
When to go to Hornby Island
The best time to visit Hornby Island is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:23
- FebPossible9:52
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:30
- MayBest time15:08
- JunBest time16:02
- JulBest time15:40
- AugBest time14:14
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:29
- NovPossible8:48
- DecPossible7:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 57. In June, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Hornby Island
The nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR, Vancouver), 110 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Powell River, British Columbia21 places42 km
- Nanaimo49 places65 km
- Campbell River, British Columbia23 places72 km
- Gibsons17 places81 km
- Tofino20 places101 km
And all of Canada, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hornby Island?
The best known: Helliwell Provincial Park, Rosewall Creek Provincial Park, Tribune Bay Provincial Park, Chrome Island Lighthouse, Boyle Point Provincial Park and Protected Area. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hornby Island?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 57.
How do you get to Hornby Island?
The nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 110 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hornby Island as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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