Canoe, BC

British Columbia

Canoe is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,081.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,081 Population 18/sq mi density
45°F Avg Temperature

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How Canoe Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,081
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Elevation1,322 ft (403 m)
Canoe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,322 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation1,322 ft (403 m)
Area59.9 sq mi (155.2 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates50.7500°N, 119.2333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 10.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 2, 2024.

Aug 17, 2002 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M4.5 116 km
Sep 19, 1993 32 km ENE of Merritt, Canada M3.8 102 km
Aug 20, 2003 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada M3.2 116 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 128 km
Feb 13, 2010 36 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M3.0 134 km
Apr 9, 1990 24 km W of Peachland, Canada M2.8 126 km
Aug 2, 2024 11 km ESE of Penticton, Canada M2.7 146 km
Mar 3, 1997 8 km SSE of Peachland, Canada M2.7 121 km
Aug 23, 1990 30 km ESE of Ellison, Canada M2.7 100 km
Jul 22, 2007 6 km NE of Penticton, Canada M2.6 139 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Summerland, Canada M2.5 137 km
Jun 18, 2015 7 km E of Penticton, Canada M2.5 141 km
Jul 21, 2007 5 km ENE of Penticton, Canada M2.5 141 km
Apr 20, 2008 4 km ENE of Penticton, Canada M2.5 141 km
Aug 24, 2013 4 km NNE of Merritt, Canada M2.5 127 km
Jun 26, 2010 14 km WSW of Penticton, Canada M2.5 150 km
Jun 20, 1993 28 km NNE of Princeton, Canada M2.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Wells Gray-Clearwater (199 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wells Gray-Clearwater Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,576 m (8,451 ft) 1550 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
November 33°F (1°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 26°F (-4°C) 3.2 in

Canoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 24°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Canoe

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
North Canoe Elementary - - - -
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Radio Stations near Canoe

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJIB-FM "Beach Radio 107.5" Vernon, BC adult hits AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Canoe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum
Enderby & District Museum and Archives
White Post Auto Museum & Antiques Mall

Libraries in Canoe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ORL: Enderby Branch0.0
ORL: North Shuswap Branch0.0
ORL: Salmon Arm Branch0.0
ORL: Silver Creek Branch0.0
ORL: South Shuswap Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Canoe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
DeMills
Pedro's Farm Market

Cafes in Canoe

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shuswap Golf Club

Golf Courses in Canoe

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Club Shuswap Golf

Ski Resorts Near Canoe

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Silver Star Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Larch Hills Nordic Ski Trails 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sun Peaks Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Drop Zone Terrain Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flight School Terrain Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Basic Training Terrain Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Canoe

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shuswap Regional AirportYSNMedium Airport
Vernon Regional AirportYVEMedium Airport
Kelowna Ogopogo Radio Controllers-Small Airport
Mabel Lake Airport-Small Airport
Monte Creek Airstrip-Small Airport
Prichard Airstrip-Small Airport
Ross Creek Airport-Small Airport
Shuswap (Skwlax Field) Airport-Small Airport
Shuswap Lake Estates Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Canoe

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canoe

Churches & Religious Organizations in Canoe

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Salmon Arm Seventh-day Adventist Church

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What is the population of Canoe?

Canoe has a population of 1,081 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 59.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Canoe?

Canoe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches, with 10.9 inches of snow.

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