Union Bay, British Columbia Weather
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About Union Bay, British Columbia
Union Bay is a community in Nelson Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Union Bay is located at 49.5833°N, 124.8833°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V9N.
Union Bay rests along the Pacific coast of the Nelson Land District, where the land yields slowly to the salt-heavy influence of the tides. It lies 14.3 km south-east of Courtenay, BC (from Courtenay, BC: bearing 145°T), and is situated 11.4 km east-south-east of Cumberland. The horizon pulls the eye toward the distant, jagged crown of Comox Glacier, while the immediate slopes rise toward the quiet elevation of Nob Hill. In the hinterlands, the Tsable River carves its path through the terrain, and the still waters of Langley Lake hold the reflection of the coastal sky. A short distance away, the protected reaches of Denman Island Park stand as a sentinel against the open water, offering a sanctuary of green against the grey-blue expanse of the strait. On clear afternoons, the light catches the surface of the sea with a metallic brilliance, turning the shoreline into a mirror that holds the fading warmth of the day long after the sun has dipped low. The industrial legacy of Union Bay once centered on the bustling activity of coal shipping, a history that left behind a shoreline defined by the utilitarian strength of its past. Today, the economy leans into the quiet harvest of the sea and the steady, deliberate pace of coastal life. The influence of the land remains palpable, as the heavy, damp air carries the scent of cedar and brine, grounding the daily activities of the residents in the physical reality of their surroundings. Union Bay retains a character forged by its proximity to the water, where the arrival of the ferry and the movement of the tides dictate the tempo of the morning and the closing of the day.
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| Location | Union Bay, Nelson Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49.583333°N, 124.88333°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7) |
| Postal FSA | V9N |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Union Bay, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Union Bay, British Columbia, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Union Bay includes coordinates 49.583333°N, 124.883330°W, situated in Nelson Land District. Postal FSA: V9N. Telephone area code: 236, 250, 604, 672, 778. Timezone: Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.