Carey, BC
British Columbia · Victoria Metro
Carey is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 18,405.
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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How Carey Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 55.8 sq mi (144.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 330/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4721°N, 123.3948°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK | Meteorological | 38.0 m | - | 150 km |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 150 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 53 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | - | 145 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 89 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 121 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 156 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 174 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
Carey has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.7").
Schools in Carey
7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Community School | - | - | - | - |
| McKenzie Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Northridge Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Strawberry Vale Elementary | - | - | - | - |
| Glanford Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| Pacific Christian School | - | - | - | - |
| Pacific Christian School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Carey
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC Radio One - Victoria, BC (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KSQM (US) | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| CJSU-FM 89.7 "Sun FM" Duncan, BC | adult hits | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| KARI-AM 550 (US) | - | AAC+ 32 kbps |
Museums in Carey
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Gallery of Greater Victoria | ||||
| British Columbia Aviation Museum | ||||
| Central Saanich Fire Museum | ||||
| Centre of the Universe | ||||
| CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum - NAD20 | ||||
| CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum - NAD29 | ||||
| Craigdarroch Castle | ||||
| Craigflower Manor | ||||
| Craigflower Schoolhouse | ||||
| Emily Carr House | ||||
| Gorge Waterway Nature House | ||||
| Helmcken House | ||||
| Henderson Hangar | ||||
| Heritage Acres | ||||
| Main Hangar | ||||
| Maritime Museum of British Columbia | ||||
| Metchosin Pioneer Museum | ||||
| Metchosin School Museum | ||||
| Miniature World | ||||
| Pemberton Memorial Operating Room | ||||
| Point Ellice House | ||||
| Restoration Hangar | ||||
| Royal BC Museum | ||||
| Saint Ann's Schoolhouse | ||||
| Shawnigan Lake Museum | ||||
| Sidney Museum and Archives | ||||
| Thunderbird Park | ||||
| Victoria Chinatown Museum | ||||
| Wentworth Villa |
Libraries in Carey
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Batey Library & Learning Commons | 0.0 | |||||
| BC Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Greater Victoria Public Library - Bruce Hutchison Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Central Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Central Saanich Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Emily Carr Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Esquimalt Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Goudy Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Juan de Fuca Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Langford Heritage Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Nellie McClung Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Oak Bay Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Saanich Centennial Library Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Lounge | 0.0 | |||||
| McPherson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Piers Island Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sidney Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Sidney / North Saanich Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: South Cowichan Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Carey
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esquimalt Farmers Market | |||||
| Esquimalt Farmers Market | |||||
| Food Truck Festival | |||||
| Gorge Farmers Market | |||||
| James Bay Market | |||||
| Metchosin Farmers Market | |||||
| Moss Street Farmers Market | |||||
| North Saanich Farm Market | |||||
| Oaklands Sunset Market | |||||
| Peninsula Country Market |
Dentists in Carey
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Carey
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Carey
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Monkey Taproom | ||||
| Category 12 | ||||
| Hoyne Brewing Company | ||||
| Île Sauvage Brewing Company | ||||
| Lighthouse Brewing Company | ||||
| Phillips Tasting Room | ||||
| Spinnakers | ||||
| V2V Black Hops Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Carey
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Cell Towers in Carey
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 236 AFTERGLOW DRIVE (102271) | MTOWER | 28 |
| 236 AFTERGLOW DRIVE (102271) | MTOWER | 28 |
Amtrak Stations in Carey
2 Amtrak stations.
| Station | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria, BC | 721 Douglas St. | BUS |
| Victoria, BC | 254 Belleville Street | BUS |
Airports Near Carey
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | Large Airport |
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | Large Airport |
| Boundary Bay Airport | YDT | Medium Airport |
| Friday Harbor Airport | FRD | Medium Airport |
| Nanaimo Airport | YCD | Medium Airport |
| Orcas Island Airport | ESD | Medium Airport |
| Pitt Meadows Regional Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) | NUW | Medium Airport |
| William R Fairchild International Airport | CLM | Medium Airport |
| AJ Eisenberg Airport | ODW | Small Airport |
| Allan Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Anacortes Airport | OTS | Small Airport |
| Big Andy Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Blakely Island Airport | BYW | Small Airport |
| Blue Heron Field | - | Small Airport |
| Blue Ribbon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Center Island Airport | CWS | Small Airport |
| Clam Harbor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Crane Island Airstrip | CKR | Small Airport |
| Crow Valley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cypress Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Decatur /Jones/ Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Decatur Shores Airport | DTR | Small Airport |
| Delta Heritage Air Park | - | Small Airport |
| Diamond Point Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Duncan Airport | DUQ | Small Airport |
| Friday West Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Grand View International Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Intergalactic Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Jefferson County International Airport | TWD | Small Airport |
| Kimshan Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| King Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lawson Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Long Harbour Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lopez Island Airport | LPS | Small Airport |
| Michell Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Olympic Field | - | Small Airport |
| Point Roberts Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Port Angeles Cgas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quamichan Lake (Raven Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rake's Glen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Roche Harbor Airport | RCE | Small Airport |
| Rucilla's Roost Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sequim Valley Airport | SQV | Small Airport |
| Shaw Island AIrport | - | Small Airport |
| Sinclair Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sky Valley Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stacey's Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Stuart Island Airpark | SSW | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Carey
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Maven Pelvic Health | ||
| Sobering & Assessment Centre | ||
| Victoria Mental Health & Substance Use |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Carey
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christ Community Church | |
| Inglesia Ni Cristo Church | |
| New Life Community Fellowship | |
| North Douglas Pentecostal Church | |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | |
| St. Columbia's Anglican Church | |
| St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church | |
| The Salvation Army Victoria Citadel | |
| Victoria Christian Reformed Church |
Frequently Asked Questions About Carey
What is the population of Carey?
Carey has a population of 18,405 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 330 people per square mile, spread across 55.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Carey?
Carey has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.0 inches, with 10.4 inches of snow.
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