Cowichan Bay, BC
British Columbia · Victoria Metro
Cowichan Bay is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 2,799.
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 Cowichan Bay 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 | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 313/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7337°N, 123.6174°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 | - | 143 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 82 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 119 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (132 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 132 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 132 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 197 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 |
Cowichan Bay 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 Cowichan Bay
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Waldorf School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cowichan Bay
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 Cowichan Bay
| 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 | ||||
| Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference Centre | ||||
| Restoration Hangar | ||||
| Shawnigan Lake Museum | ||||
| Sidney Museum and Archives |
Libraries in Cowichan Bay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Victoria Public Library - Bruce Hutchison Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Central Saanich Branch | 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 Cowichan Bay
| 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 |
Hotels in Cowichan Bay
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cowichan Bay
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Cowichan Bay
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Cowichan Bay
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Cowichan Bay
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Cowichan Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category 12 | ||||
| Red Arrow Brewery | ||||
| Salt Spring Island Ales | ||||
| Serious Brewing | ||||
| Small Block Brewery |
Ski Resorts Near Cowichan Bay
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 Cowichan Bay
40 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 |
| Blue Heron Field | - | Small Airport |
| Blue Ribbon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Clam Harbor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Crane Island Airstrip | CKR | Small Airport |
| Crow Valley Airport | - | 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 |
| 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 |
| Sekiu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sequim Valley Airport | SQV | Small Airport |
| Shaw Island AIrport | - | 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 Cowichan Bay
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Cowichan Bay |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cowichan Bay
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St. Andrew's Church |
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UFO Sightings Near Cowichan Bay
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Cowichan Bay.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cowichan station (canada), BC | 1963 | It is my belief that some type of craft was hovering above us, it was certainly not a heliocopter. |
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What is the population of Cowichan Bay?
Cowichan Bay has a population of 2,799 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 313 people per square mile, spread across 8.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cowichan Bay?
Cowichan Bay 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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