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Explore Sointula in Canada
Sointula in the region of British Columbia is a town in Canada - some 2,350 mi or ( 3783 km ) West of Ottawa , the country's capital city .
Current time in Sointula is now 08:13 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " America/Vancouver " with a UTC offset of -7 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Montesano, Port Angeles, Shelton, South Bend, and Alert Bay. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Montesano . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Sointula ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Sony EX1,Night Falls
Port McNeill BC Canada June 22 2008 Over Cranked ..
Hometown gives Willie Mitchell and Stanley Cup Hero's Welcome
www.ctvvancouverisland.ca http PORT MCNEILL - It was a homecoming fit for a king. On Sunday, LA Kings defenceman Willie Mitchell returned to his hometown of Port McNeill with hockey's holy grail, the ..
Sointula Wedding
Geri and Peter's wedding in the garden at Koi Winds ..
Herring Ball... Filmed in Blackfish Sound BC...
Daniel Hillert filmed a Herring Ball under water... This excerpt is from an up coming book / presentation... "At The Waters Edge"... For updates go to www.Sointula.ca ... http ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Sointula, British Columbia
Sointula is an isolated village on Malcolm Island in British Columbia, Canada. Lying between Vancouver Island and the British Columbia mainland, northeast of Port McNeill and not far from Alert Bay, the island is part of the historic and present territory of the 'Namgis First Nation. As of 2008 the village has a population of roughly 800. The name Sointula (literally the place of chord) means "Place of Harmony" in the Finnish language.
Located at 50.63 -127.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Broughton Strait
Broughton Strait is a strait off the north coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, separating that island from Malcolm and Cormorant Islands, on the farther side of which is the larger Queen Charlotte Strait, which also lies beyond the western end of Brouhgton Strait, and the mouth of Knight Inlet. Farther east from Broughton Strait is the beginning of Johnstone Strait, which leads via Discovery Passage to the Strait of Georgia.
Located at 50.62 -127.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Malcolm Island (British Columbia)
Malcolm Island is an island in the Canadian province of British Columbia, located north of Haddington Island in the Queen Charlotte Strait near Vancouver Island. It has ferry access from the Vancouver Island community of Port McNeill. The island is located within the Mount Waddington Regional District. The main community on Malcolm Island is Sointula. Malcolm Island was named for Admiral Sir Pulteney Malcolm.
Located at 50.65 -126.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Port McNeill
Port McNeill is a town in the North Island region of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada with a population of 2,623 (2006). Located on Vancouver Island's north-east shore on Queen Charlotte Strait, it was originally a base camp for loggers. Port McNeill became a settlement in 1936. The town was named after Captain William Henry McNeill of the Hudson's Bay Company.
Located at 50.58 -127.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Cormorant Island (British Columbia)
Cormorant Island is an island in Queen Charlotte Strait on the Central Coast of British Columbia, Canada. It has a total land area of about 4 square km and is located south of Malcolm Island and west of Port McNeill. Approximately 1500 people live on the island in three communities: the village of Alert Bay and two Indian Reserves. Approximately 60% of persons on the island live on one of the reserves, which together occupy about 30% of the island's land area.
Located at 50.58 -126.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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