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Cowichan Bay
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Cowichan Bay is a picturesque coastal village on Vancouver Island, celebrated for its maritime heritage, artisan shops, and scenic waterfront. With a laid-back vibe, it offers excellent dining, outdoor recreation, and stunning views over the bay.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
2,799
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
48.73°, -123.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,480
Local Cost
$1,890
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
85
English
98
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
15.2°C
Winter Avg
4.2°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
-10.1°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1250 mm
Internet Speed
380 Mbps
Upload
236 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
23
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
21.0
Airport
DUQ
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.
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