Yuquot
in Strathcona Regional District of British Columbia, Canada

Noteable things around
  • Critter Cove Marina (marina, (10 mi)
  • Tuta Marine (marina, (9 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
49.593 and -126.620 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 49° 35' 34" and W -126° 37' 12"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - CAD
Spoken languages:
English, French, Inuktitut
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:09 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/Vancouver
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:24 am and 4:55 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.876 and 37.859 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Fairbairn Settlement
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Canada in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Canada.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Canada. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Yuquot

Yuquot in Strathcona Regional District (British Columbia) is a town located in Canada about 2,348 mi (or 3,779 km) west of Ottawa, the country's capital town.

Time in Yuquot is now 01:09 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / Vancouver with an UTC offset of -8 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Yuquot. The closest airport in Canada is Tofino / Long Beach Airport in a distance of 52 mi (or 84 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

We saw 2 points of interest near this location.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Victoria, Port Angeles, Friday Harbor, Montesano and South Bend. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 66%
Air Pressure 1025 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Tuesday, 5th of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 6th of November 2024

9°C (49 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 7th of November 2024

9°C (47 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Santa Gertrudis-Boca del Infierno Provincial Park

Santa Gertrudis-Boca del Infierno Provincial Park, legally Santa-Boca Provincial Park, is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It is located on the southeast side of Nootka Sound. The park's name derives from that of Boca del Infierno Bay and Santa Gertrudis Cove. Boca del Infierno means "Bay of Fury" or "Bay of Hell" while Santa Gertrudis Cove is from the Spanish name for Saint Gertrude.

Located at 49.6083, -126.629 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Provincial Parks of British Columbia, Nootka Sound region, Spanish history in the Pacific Northwest

Yuquot, British Columbia

Yuquot (meaning "Wind comes from all directions") or Friendly Cove is a small settlement of less than 25 on Nootka Island in Nootka Sound, just west of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. It was the summer home of Chief Maquinna and the Mowachaht/Muchalaht people for generations, housing approximately 1,500 natives in 20 traditional wooden longhouses. Captain James Cook's visit to Nootka Sound in 1778 was the first known European sighting of Yuquot.

Located at 49.6, -126.617 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nuu-chah-nulth, Heritage sites in British Columbia, History of Vancouver Island, Nootka Sound region, National Historic Sites in British Columbia

Fort San Miguel

For Angola fort, see Fortaleza de São Miguel Fort San Miguel Friendly Cove in Nootka Sound (now Yuquot), Vancouver Island, Canada Type fortification, colony Built 1789 In use 1789-1795 Controlled by Spanish Garrison Free Company of Volunteers of Catalonia, First Company Commanders Pedro de Alberni Fort San Miguel was a Spanish fortification at Friendly Cove in Nootka Sound (now Yuquot), Vancouver Island.

Located at 49.5916, -126.615 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Forts in Canada, Nootka Sound region, History of Vancouver Island, Nuu-chah-nulth, New Spain, Former populated places in British Columbia, Spanish history in the Pacific Northwest, Spanish communities