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Metchosin

Metchosin is a town in Capital Regional district, British Columbia, Canada of about 4,803 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 rivers, islands & mangroves and 12 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Matheson Lake, Mount Matheson and Glen Lake.

48.3829° N, 123.5359° WPop. 4,803

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Within 30 km55 places
Within 50 km85
Must-see286
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Metchosin

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:24 pm

56 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Metchosin
  2. Bentinck Islandisland · 1 hrs
  3. Matheson Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Glen Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Mount Finlaysonviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Hatley Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Metchosin
Today’s loopMetchosinStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Metchosin?

Matheson Lake (lake, about 7 km), Mount Matheson (viewpoint, about 8 km), Glen Lake (lake, about 8 km), Mount Wells Regional Park (park, about 8 km), Hatley Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Langford Lake (lake, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Metchosin?

85 places on Spotwander: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 12 beaches & coast, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Metchosin?

Mount Matheson, about 8 km by road; Mount Finlayson (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Metchosin?

Bentinck Island, about 10 km by road; Trial Islands (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Metchosin?

Start in Metchosin, visit Bentinck Island, then Matheson Lake, then Glen Lake, then Mount Finlayson, then Hatley Castle, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.