Cobble Hill, British Columbia

Cobble Hill, British Columbia
Location of Cobble Hill on Vancouver Island
Center of Cobble Hill

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 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 is served by the Via Rail Victoria – Courtenay train.

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

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Coordinates: 48°41′N 123°36′W / 48.683°N 123.6°W / 48.683; -123.6



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