VIRL: Union Bay Branch
The Union Bay branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library is the smallest branch in the VIRL system at just 300 square feet, adjoined to the historic Union Bay Post Office building constructed in 1913. Open since 1949, it holds a collection of over 4,400 items and offers free public WiFi. For a touring cyclist passing through this small community on the South Island Highway, it represents a rare public facility stop with internet access.
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Contact
Address: 5527 South Island Highway, Union Bay, V0R 3B0
Phone: +1 250 335 2433
Required Criteria
?Bike parking
✓Water bottle refill
✓Washrooms
?We Welcome Cyclists Local Knowledge Sheet or equivalent local info
Amenities
Showers (drop-in or fee)Café or food on siteWater without admissionLuggage / bag storageVending machinesBike rack visible from insideCovered bike parkingPublic rack nearbyBike allowed inside/on patioDevice chargingWi-Fi*E-bike chargingPumpDiscount for arriving by bike
Wi-Fi: Website lists 'Free public WiFi' as a branch feature; corroborated by OSM tags internet_access=wlan and internet_access:fee=no.
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