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Notable viewpoint · Cowichan Valley Regional, British Columbia

Mount Buttle

Mount Buttle is a viewpoint in Cowichan Valley Regional, British Columbia.

Mount Buttle: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Mount Buttle

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Mount Buttle — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.96210, -124.33544. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Mount Buttle

    • Cowichan Lake · lake · Cowichan Valley Regional · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Mount Whymper · viewpoint · Cowichan Valley Regional · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Fourth Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Shelton Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Healy Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Labour Day Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Mount Moriarty · viewpoint · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Rhododendron Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Mount McQuillan · viewpoint · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Francis Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Father and Son Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Peak Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Darlington Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Mount Benson · viewpoint · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Kammat Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Duck Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Henry Lake · lake · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Lizard Lake · lake · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~40 km · Must-see

    See everything within a day’s drive of Mount Buttle

    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Mount Buttle

    • Mount Whymper · viewpoint · Cowichan Valley Regional · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Mount Moriarty · viewpoint · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Mount McQuillan · viewpoint · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Mount Benson · viewpoint · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Mount Cokely · viewpoint · Regional District of Nanaimo · ~45 km · Must-see
    • San Juan Spruce · viewpoint · Capital Regional · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Big Sicker Mountain · viewpoint · Cowichan Valley Regional · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Mount Prevost · viewpoint · Cowichan Valley Regional · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Alberni Corner · viewpoint · Alberni-Clayoquot Regional · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Maple Mountain · viewpoint · Cowichan Valley Regional · ~69 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Mount Buttle yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Mount Buttle?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Mount Buttle?

    Nearby: Cowichan Lake (lake, 15 km), Mount Whymper (viewpoint, 16 km), Fourth Lake (lake, 16 km), Shelton Lake (lake, 22 km), Healy Lake (lake, 25 km), Labour Day Lake (lake, 25 km).

    Is Mount Buttle worth visiting?

    Mount Buttle is listed as a notable viewpoint in British Columbia on Spotwander.