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Communities Also Named Elphinstone ...
We found one communities that share the name Elphinstone.
Within British Columbia, the name Elphinstone is unique.
Beyond British Columbia, there is another community also named Elphinstone in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Manitoba
- This Elphinstone lies 1,029 miles [1,656 km]<1> to the east northeast.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Elphinstone ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Anvil Island
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
- Charles Creek
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
- Cypress Park
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Park came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Park
- Eagle Harbour
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Harbour came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Harbour
- Fishermans Cove
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fishermans Cove came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fishermans Cove
- Horseshoe Bay
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
- Roberts Creek
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roberts Creek came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roberts Creek
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roberts Creek <3>
- Sandy Cove
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Cove came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Cove
- Seaside Park
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seaside Park came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seaside Park
- Snug Cove
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
- Sunset Beach
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
- Twin Creeks
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Creeks came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Creeks
How Far From Elphinstone to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Elphinstone to various places of note, such as Parliament Hill.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Elphinstone and extending to:
- Victoria, which is the Provincial Capital of British Columbia, lies 66 miles [106.2 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Elphinstone to Victoria, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take about three full days.
- The National Capital at Parliament Hill (Ottawa, ON) is 2,214 miles [3,563.1 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take 5 days, a buggy would take 87 days and walking would take 126 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,674 miles [10,740.8 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,433 miles [11,962.3 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,584 miles [8,986.6 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Province of British Columbia: https://www.gov.bc.ca/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Elphinstone) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Elphinstone. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 49.3931, Longitude: -123.5306 |
| <2> | If we found a location and have questions about the accuracy of our information, we will simply say that the marker is 'in the vicinity'. We are not confident about the location and the position of our marker is only a rough guide. If we have too many doubts about the location, we will not include it in our database. |
| <3> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <4> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <5> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Elphinstone to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 341.942 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 343.752 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 328.412 degrees. |
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