Baynes Sound

Baynes Sound is the channel between and , , Canada. The sound is a narrow western offshoot of the that separates Vancouver Island from the mainland of British Columbia.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Channel
  • Description: sound in British Columbia, Canada
  • Historically known as: “Bayne Strait” and “Baynes Channel”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Deep Bay Marine Field Station.

Building
Photo: VIU-CSR, CC BY 2.0.
The is a marine science research and education facility operated by Vancouver Island University. It is located at on , off the waters of Baynes Sound, 78 kilometres north-west of the main university campus at Nanaimo, British Columbia. is situated 3½ km southeast of Baynes Sound.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Fanny Bay.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community in the Canadian province of . It is located on Baynes Sound on the east coast of . is situated 4½ km northwest of Baynes Sound.

Baynes Sound

Latitude
49.48229° or 49° 28′ 56″ north
Longitude
-124.76641° or 124° 45′ 59″ west
Open location code
84XQF6JM+WC
Geo­Names ID
5895389
Wiki­data ID
Q4874657
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Satellite Map

Discover Baynes Sound from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Baynes Sound” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Baynes Sound”
  • Swedish: “Baynes Sound”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Mud Bay and Deep Bay.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Metcalf Bay and Mud Bay.

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