Cobble Hill, British Columbia

Cobble Hill

Center of Cobble Hill

Location of Cobble Hill on Vancouver Island

Coordinates: 48°41′N 123°36′W / 48.683°N 123.600°W / 48.683; -123.600Coordinates: 48°41′N 123°36′W / 48.683°N 123.600°W / 48.683; -123.600
Country  Canada
Province  British Columbia
Population (2006 census)
  Total 1,775
Time zone PST

Cobble Hill is a small community on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. It is located approximately 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of Victoria in the Cowichan Valley Regional District, and is known for its agricultural surroundings, and for Cobble Hill Mountain itself, which gave the village its name. According to the 2006 census, there are 1,775 people living in Cobble Hill.

The town features many hiking trails and paths cover the hills and forests of this area, which is well known for its mountain biking opportunities. More recently the area has become famous for its vineyards, which have won awards for their wines. The settlement was served by the Via Rail Victoria – Courtenay train until Southern Railway of Vancouver Island service was suspended indefinitely in 2011.[1]

Parts of the 1994 version of Little Women from the novel by Louisa May Alcott were filmed here.

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