--- title: "Public services in North Cowichan, BC: 43 places" url: "https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/north-cowichan" description: "North Cowichan, British Columbia: 43 public places from open data, including 18 mental health and addiction services, 7 elementary schools and 5 pharmacies." site: "Canada Service Map" author: "Mahmoud Halat" publisher: "Space & Story" updated: "2026-10-14" licence: "Built entirely from public data: open data and official government pages. Each record keeps the licence of its source, listed at https://canadaservicemap.ca/data." --- # Public services in North Cowichan British Columbia Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, updated 14 October 2026. Not a government website. The official page always has the final word. 43 public places in North Cowichan, British Columbia, from open data, including 18 mental health and addiction services, 7 elementary schools and 5 pharmacies. The local government is Corporation of the District of North Cowichan. ## At a glance - Population 31,990 (2021 Census). Source: [Statistics Canada, Population and dwelling counts: Canada and census subdivisions (municipalities), table 98-10-0002-01, 2021 Census of Population](https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000201) (Statistics Canada Open Licence). - 43 public places on the map, of 11 kinds. - Website: [https://www.northcowichan.ca/](https://www.northcowichan.ca/) - Public body: [Corporation of the District of North Cowichan](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/corporation-of-the-district-of-north-cowichan) ## Public places by type ### Health - [Mental health and addiction services](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/north-cowichan/mental-health-services): 18 - [Pharmacies](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/north-cowichan/pharmacies): 5 - [Labs and diagnostic imaging](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/north-cowichan/labs-and-imaging): 3 - Hospitals: 1 ### Education - [Elementary schools](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/north-cowichan/elementary-schools): 7 - Early learning centres: 2 - Secondary schools: 2 - Private schools: 1 - Schools: 1 ### Culture - Libraries: 2 - Museums: 1 ## Other places - **Chemainus StrongStart Centre** (Early learning centre): 3172 Garner St Rr 2, V0R 1K2. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.93096,-123.73342) - **Drinkwater StrongStart Centre** (Early learning centre): 6236 Lane Rd, V9L 4E1. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.79662,-123.72515) - **Cowichan District Hospital** (Hospital): 3045 Gibbins Road. Operator on record: [Cowichan District Hospital](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/cowichan-district-hospital). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.78501,-123.72332) - **Chemainus Branch** (Library): 2592 Legion Street, V0R 1K0. Operator on record: [Corporation of the District of North Cowichan](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/corporation-of-the-district-of-north-cowichan). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.92238,-123.71882) - **Cowichan Branch** (Library): 2687 James Street, V9L 2X5. Operator on record: [Corporation of the District of North Cowichan](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/corporation-of-the-district-of-north-cowichan). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.7821,-123.70414) - **Chemainus Valley Museum** (Museum): 9799 Waterwheel Crescent, V0R 1K0. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.92311,-123.71719) - **Duncan Christian School** (Private school): 495 Beech Ave, V9L 3J8. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.78119,-123.69028) - **Duncan** (School (all grades)): 3039 Sprott Rd, V9L 6A1. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.8229,-123.72266) - **Chemainus Secondary** (Secondary school): 9947 Daniel St, V0R 1K1. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.92861,-123.72597) - **Quamichan School** (Secondary school): 2515 Beverly St, V9L 3A5. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.78493,-123.69478) ## Local services Handled by the municipality or a regional government, unless another body is named. - [Pay or dispute a parking ticket](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/parking-ticket) - [Public transit: routes, schedules and passes](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/transit) - [Pay your property tax](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/property-tax) - [Get a municipal business licence](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/business-licence) - [Get a building or renovation permit](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/building-permit) - [Zoning, land use and development applications](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/zoning) - [Garbage, recycling and compost pickup](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/garbage-collection) - [Drop off large items, electronics or hazardous waste](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/waste-drop-off) - [Pay your water and sewer bill](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/water-bill) - [Report a water main break, sewer backup or boil water problem](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/water-problem) - [Report a pothole, streetlight or sidewalk problem](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/report-road-problem) - [Snow clearing and winter parking bans](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/snow-clearing) - [Get a residential or visitor parking permit](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/parking-permit) - [Get a dog or cat licence](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/pet-licence) - [Lost pets, stray animals and animal complaints](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/animal-control) - [Report a noise or bylaw problem](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/bylaw-complaint) - [Contact your municipality (311)](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/contact-municipality) - [Sign up for recreation programs and swimming lessons](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/recreation-programs) - [Get a library card](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/library-card) - [Get a burning or fire permit](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/burn-permit) - [Contact the police (non-emergency)](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/police-non-emergency) - [Get a criminal record check (police check)](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/criminal-record-check) - [Vote in a municipal election](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/vote-municipal/british-columbia) (Election day: 17 October 2026) - [Find your mayor and city councillor](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/find-councillor) ## Nearby cities - [Duncan](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/duncan) - [Saltspring Island](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/saltspring-island) - [Ladysmith](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/ladysmith) - [Lake Cowichan](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/lake-cowichan) - [North Saanich](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/north-saanich) - [Sidney](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/sidney) ## Communities in British Columbia by name - Previous: [Niskonlith Lake](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/niskonlith-lake) - Next: [North Mara](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/north-mara) ## Data sources - [Open Database of Healthcare Facilities (ODHF), version 2.0](https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/13-26-0001/132600012020001-eng.htm), licence: OGL-Canada - [Open Database of Educational Facilities (ODEF), version 2.1](https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/lode/databases/odef), licence: OGL-Canada - [Open Database of Cultural and Art Facilities (ODCAF), version 1.0](https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/lode/databases/odcaf), licence: OGL-Canada - [Statistics Canada, Population and dwelling counts: Canada and census subdivisions (municipalities), table 98-10-0002-01, 2021 Census of Population](https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000201), licence: Statistics Canada Open Licence Operators are matched from the source records and may be approximate. ## More - [Public services in British Columbia](https://canadaservicemap.ca/provinces/british-columbia) ## Cite this page Canada Service Map, "Public services in North Cowichan, BC: 43 places", updated 14 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/north-cowichan