Cherry Point, BC
British Columbia · Victoria Metro
Cherry Point is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 582.
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 Cherry Point Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7122°N, 123.5587°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | - | 141 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 79 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 114 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 128 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 133 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 7.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 7.5 in |
Cherry Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 37°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (0.9").
Schools in Cherry Point
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Independent School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cherry Point
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC Radio One - Victoria, BC (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CJVB-AM 1470 "Fairchild Radio" Vancouver, BC | multicultural, multilingual | AAC 50 kbps | |
| CKAY 91.7 "Coast FM" Nanaimo, BC | hits, nanaimo | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CHKG-FM 96.1 "Fairchild Radio" Vancouver, BC | multicultural, multilingual | AAC 50 kbps | |
| CJSU-FM 89.7 "Sun FM" Duncan, BC | adult hits | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CHWF-FM "The Wolf 106.9" Nanaimo, BC | active rock | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CKWV-FM 102.3 "The Wave" Nanaimo, BC | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Cherry Point
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC Forest Discovery Centre | ||||
| British Columbia Aviation Museum | ||||
| Central Saanich Fire Museum | ||||
| Centre of the Universe | ||||
| Chemainus Valley Museum | ||||
| Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre | ||||
| Cowichan Valley Museum | ||||
| Crofton Old School Museum | ||||
| Hand of Man Museum | ||||
| Henderson Hangar | ||||
| Heritage Acres | ||||
| Main Hangar | ||||
| Pender Islands Museum | ||||
| Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference Centre | ||||
| Restoration Hangar | ||||
| Shawnigan Lake Museum | ||||
| Sidney Museum and Archives |
Libraries in Cherry Point
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galiano Island Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greater Victoria Public Library - Bruce Hutchison Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Central Saanich Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| McPherson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Piers Island Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Salt Spring Island Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sidney Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Chemainus Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Cowichan Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Sidney / North Saanich Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: South Cowichan Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cherry Point
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemainus Public Market | |||||
| Duncan Farmers’ Market | |||||
| Great Greens Market | |||||
| Grove Hall Farm, Italian Kitchen, Market & Deli | |||||
| North Saanich Farm Market | |||||
| Peninsula Country Market | |||||
| Salt Spring Saturday Market | |||||
| Salt Spring Tuesday Farmers’ Market | |||||
| The Old Farm Market |
Cafes in Cherry Point
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Cherry Point
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Cherry Point
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Cherry Point
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category 12 | ||||
| Red Arrow Brewery | ||||
| Salt Spring Island Ales | ||||
| Serious Brewing | ||||
| Small Block Brewery | ||||
| V2V Black Hops Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Cherry Point
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Cherry Point
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Seymour | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grouse Mountain | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cypress Mountain | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Cherry Point
44 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 |
| William R Fairchild International Airport | CLM | Medium 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 |
| 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 |
| Jefferson County International Airport | TWD | 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 |
| Sechelt-Gibsons Airport | YHS | Small Airport |
| Sequim Valley Airport | SQV | Small Airport |
| Shaw Island AIrport | - | Small Airport |
| Sky Valley Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stuart Island Airpark | SSW | Small Airport |
| Stuart Island West Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Waldron Airstrip | WDN | Small Airport |
| Wilding Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Windsock Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cherry Point
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Cobble Hill |
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UFO Sightings Near Cherry Point
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Cherry Point.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cobble hill (canada), BC | 2014 | 3 coppery orange lights seen on Vancouver Island, BC 15 March 2014 |
Waterfalls Near Cherry Point
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Cherry Point.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Musgrave Creek |
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What is the population of Cherry Point?
Cherry Point has a population of 582 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 65 people per square mile, spread across 8.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cherry Point?
Cherry Point has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 45.9 inches.
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