Crescent Beach, BC

British Columbia · Vancouver Metro

Crescent Beach is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,200.

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

1,200 Population 7/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population1,200
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain57.8 in/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Crescent Beach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area169.2 sq mi (438.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates49.0500°N, 122.8833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.8"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

369 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 58 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 86 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 142 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 146 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 49 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 58 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 73 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 56 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 65 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 120 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 57 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 57 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 52 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 59 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 97 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 142 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 127 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 81 km
Sep 8, 2022 7 km WNW of Lofall, Washington M3.7 135 km
Nov 26, 1997 15 km WSW of Quilcene, Washington M3.7 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 79 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m - 125 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological - - 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 84 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 89 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 99 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 122 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 167 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 181 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 8.0 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in
April 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
October 51°F (10°C) 5.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 9.1 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 7.5 in

Crescent Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 38°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.1") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Crescent Beach

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Elgin Park Secondary - - - -
Ray Shepherd Elementary - - - -
École Laronde - - - -
Chantell Creek Elementary - - - -
Ocean Cliff Elementary - - - -
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Radio Stations near Crescent Beach

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
80's New Wave Radio 80's, alternative MP3 128 kbps
CBC Music Pacific (Vancouver) MP3 Stream blues, classical MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio One - Vancouver, BC (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CKYE-FM 93.1 "Red FM" Vancouver, BC 13 languages, multicultural AAC+ 32 kbps
CJVB-AM 1470 "Fairchild Radio" Vancouver, BC multicultural, multilingual AAC 50 kbps
CHKG-FM 96.1 "Fairchild Radio" Vancouver, BC multicultural, multilingual AAC 50 kbps
SHER E PUNJAB AM 600 abbotsford, punjab AAC 96 kbps
CIWV-FM "Wave 98.3" Vancouver, BC smooth jazz MP3 128 kbps
CITR - University of British Columbia campus radio, eclectic AAC
CJJR 93.7 "JR Country" Vancouver, BC country AAC+ 48 kbps
CHLG-FM 104.3 "The Breeze" - Vancouver, BC new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary AAC 132 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Ritmo X99 - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Emily.ca - Emily Carr University of Art & Design - Vancouver, BC campus radio, student radio MP3 192 kbps
La Bonita X101 2000s, 60s MP3 128 kbps
KARI-AM 550 (US) - AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
CJNY-FM 106.3 "The Journey" Vancouver, BC classic hits, community radio AAC 64 kbps
RED FM media discussion, punjabi AAC+ 32 kbps
Praise 106.5 (US) christian contemporary MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Crescent Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
DRAYTON HARBOR MARITIMEGENERAL MUSEUM$28,916
HILL HOUSE MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION2093696073
POINT ROBERTS HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION655 PAULS RD3609453060
POINT ROBERTS LIGHTHOUSE SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
SEMIHMOO LIGHTHOUSE RESURRECTION SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
Anvil Centre
Archery Museum
BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
British Columbia Regimental Museum
Canadian Historical Railroad Association
Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame
Chinatown Storytelling Centre
Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society
Chinese Canadian Museum
Chinese Cultural Centre Museum
Cloverdale Station
Cloverdale Station
Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition
Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre
Engine 374 Pavilion
Fraser River Discovery Centre
Inverholme Schoolhouse
Irving House
Jewish Museum and Archives of BC
Mackin Heritage House
Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum
Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
Museum of Surrey
Museum of Surrey
Nature House at Red Barn
New Westminster Museum
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Pitt Meadows Art Gallery
Pitt Meadows Museum General Store
Pitt Meadows Museum Hoffman
PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives
PoMo Museum
Port Moody Station Museum;Port Moody Station
Roedde House Museum
S.P.A.R.C. Museum
Science World
Stewart Farmhouse
Stewart Farmhouse
Surrey Archives
Surrey Archives
The General Store
The Samson V Museum
Vancouver Police Museum
White Rock Museum & Archives
White Rock Museum & Archives

Libraries in Crescent Beach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BCIT Library0.0
BCIT Library0.0
Bob Prittie Metrotown Library0.0
BPL: McGill Library0.0
BPL: McGill Library0.0
BPL: Temporary Cameron Branch0.0
BPL: Temporary Cameron Branch0.0
BPL: Tommy Douglas Library0.0
Brookswood Library0.0
Burnaby South Library Learning Commons0.0
Burnaby South Library Learning Commons0.0
Cameron Library0.0
Cameron Library0.0
CPL: City Centre Branch0.0
CPL: Poirier Branch0.0
Dean Drysdale Library - Walnut Grove0.0
Emily Carr University Library0.0
Fleetwood Library0.0
Fleetwood Library0.0
Fraser Library0.0
Fraser Library0.0
FVRL: City of Langley Library0.0
FVRL: George Mackie Library0.0
FVRL: Ladner Pioneer Library0.0
FVRL: Pitt Meadows Library0.0
FVRL: Terry Fox Library0.0
FVRL: Tsawwassen Library0.0
Learning Commons0.0
Library and Learning Centre0.0
Library and Learning Centre0.0
McGill Library0.0
Muriel Arnason Library0.0
Newton Library0.0
Newton Library0.0
NWPL: New Westminster Public Library0.0
NWPL: Queensborough Library0.0
NWPL: Queensborough Library0.0
Ocean Park Library0.0
Port Moody Public Library0.0
Port Moody Public Library0.0
Richmond Public Library, Cambie Branch0.0
Richmond Public Library, Ironwood Branch0.0
Samuel and Frances Belzberg Library0.0
SE 140.0
Semiahmoo Library0.0
Semiahmoo Library0.0
SL: City Centre Branch0.0
SL: Clayton Branch0.0
SL: Clayton Branch0.0
SL: Cloverdale Branch0.0
SL: Guildford Branch0.0
SL: Port Kells Branch0.0
Strawberry Hill Library0.0
Strawberry Hill Library0.0
Vancouver Public Library0.0
VPL: Britannia Branch0.0
VPL: Britannia Branch0.0
VPL: Carnegie Branch0.0
VPL: Champlain Heights Branch0.0
VPL: Champlain Heights Branch0.0
VPL: Collingwood Branch0.0
VPL: Fraserview Branch0.0
VPL: Fraserview Branch0.0
VPL: Hastings Branch0.0
VPL: Kensington Branch0.0
VPL: Kensington Branch0.0
VPL: Mount Pleasant Branch0.0
VPL: nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch0.0
VPL: Oakridge Branch0.0
VPL: Renfrew Branch0.0
VPL: South Hill Branch0.0
VPL: Terry Salman Branch0.0
WAC Bennett Library0.0
White Rock Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Crescent Beach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Burnaby Artisan Farmers' Market
Burnaby Artisan Farmers' Market
Burnaby Farmer's Market
Burnaby Farmer's Market
CB2
CB2
Downtown Farmers Market
Downtown Farmers Market
Downtown Farmers Market
Downtown Farmers Market
False Creek Farmers Market
False Creek Farmers Market
Main St. Station Farmers Market
Main St. Station Farmers Market
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
New West Famers Market
New West Famers Market
Olive The Best
Olive The Best
Poirier Street Farmer's Market
Richmond Public Market
Riley Park Farmers Market
Riley Park Farmers Market
Riley Park Farmers Market
River Market
Southlands Tsawwassen Farmers Market
The Cloverdale Market
The Cloverdale Market
Trout Lake Farmers Market
Trout Lake Farmers Market
Trout Lake Farmers Market
Vancouver Farmers Market
Vancouver Farmers Market
Vancouver Farmers Market
West End Farmers Market
West End Farmers Market
White Rock Farmers' Market

Cafes in Crescent Beach

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crescent Coffee House
Dudes Coffee House
Islands Cafe
Mary's Place
Morrison Cafe
Starbucks
The Sunflower Cafe

Dentists in Crescent Beach

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ocean Park Dental

Veterinaries in Crescent Beach

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crescent Beach Veterinary Clinic
Ocean Park Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Crescent Beach

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chevron

Banks in Crescent Beach

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CIBC
Coast Capital Savings
TD Canada Trust

Breweries in Crescent Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3 Dogs Brewing
3 Dogs Brewing
33 Acres Brewing
33 Brewing Experiment
Big Rock Brewery
Boardwalk Brewery
Bomber Brewing
Brassneck Brewery
Brave Brewing Co
Brave Brewing Co
Brewhall
Brewhall
Britannia Brewing
Britannia Brewing
Browns Crafthouse Kitchen & Bar
Browns Crafthouse Kitchen & Bar
Camp Beer
Central City Brewers & Distillers
Craft Collective Beerworks
Craft Collective Beerworks
Craft Collective Beerworks
Dageraad Brewing
Dageraad Brewing
Dead Frog Brewery
Dockside Brewing
Dockside Brewing
Dogwood Brewing
Dogwood Brewing
Dogwood Brewing
Electric Bicycle Brewing
Faculty Brewing
Faculty Brewing
Farm Country Brewing
Five Roads Brewing
Foamers' Folly Brewing
Four Winds
Four Winds
Galaxie Public House
Galaxie Public House
Galaxie Public House
Hillcrest Brewing
Hillcrest Brewing
Luppolo Brewing Company
Main Street Brewing
Mariner Brewing
Northpaw Brewing
Off The Rail
Parallel 49 Brewing
Patina Brewing
Please! Beverage Co.
Please! Beverage Co.
R & B Brewing
Red Truck Brewery Company
Rewind Beer Co
Rewind Tasting Room
Rewind Tasting Room
Russell Brewing
Russell Brewing
Settlement Brewing
Settlement Brewing
Slow Hand Brewery
Slow Hand Brewery
Slow Hand Brewery
Steel & Oak Brewing
Steel & Oak Brewing
Storm Brewing
Strange Fellows Brewing
Strathcona Beer Company
Strathcona Beer Company
Strathcona Beer Company
Superflux Brewery
The Beer Shack
The Parkside Brewery
The Parkside Brewery
The Parkside Brewery
Threefold Brewery
Tinhouse Brewing
Trading Post Brewery and Tasting Room
Train Wreck Brewing
Twin Sails Brewery
Twin Sails Brewery
White Rock Beach Beer Brewery
White Rock Beach Beer Brewery
Yaletown Brewing Company
Yaletown Brewing Company
Yellow Dog Brewing
Yellow Dog Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Crescent Beach

TeamLeagueDivision
Bear Creek Stadium
Stetson Bowl
Vancouver Whitecaps FCMLSWestern Conference
Vancouver CanucksNHLPacific

Ski Resorts Near Crescent Beach

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 - - -

Cell Towers in Crescent Beach

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
6065 Kickerville Road (11408)LTOWER63
6065 Kickerville Road (11408)LTOWER63
5690 SEMIAHMOO PARKWAY (11358)MTOWER45
5690 SEMIAHMOO PARKWAY (11358)MTOWER45

Amtrak Stations in Crescent Beach

2 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Richmond, BC10251 St. Edwards DriveBUS
Vancouver, BC1150 Station StreetTRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Crescent Beach

3 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
BP CHERRY POINT REFINERY4519 GRANDVIEW RDWHATCOM
CONOCOPHILLIPS CO FERNDALE REFINERY3901 UNICK RDWHATCOM
CONOCOPHILLIPS CO FERNDALE REFINERY3901 UNICK RDWHATCOM

Airports Near Crescent Beach

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vancouver International AirportYVRLarge Airport
Victoria International AirportYYJLarge Airport
Abbotsford International AirportYXXMedium Airport
Bellingham International AirportBLIMedium Airport
Boundary Bay AirportYDTMedium Airport
Friday Harbor AirportFRDMedium Airport
Langley AirportYLYMedium Airport
Orcas Island AirportESDMedium Airport
Pitt Meadows Regional Airport-Medium Airport
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field)NUWMedium Airport
Acme Field-Small Airport
Allan Island Airport-Small Airport
Anacortes AirportOTSSmall Airport
Barker Airport-Small Airport
Bayview Farms Airport-Small Airport
Becker's Landing Airport-Small Airport
Blakely Island AirportBYWSmall Airport
Blanchard Mountain Landing Zone-Small Airport
Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport-Small Airport
Butler Field-Small Airport
Center Island AirportCWSSmall Airport
Clam Harbor Airport-Small Airport
Crane Island AirstripCKRSmall Airport
Crow Valley Airport-Small Airport
Cutty Field-Small Airport
Cypress Island Airport-Small Airport
Decatur /Jones/ Airport-Small Airport
Decatur Shores AirportDTRSmall Airport
Delta Heritage Air Park-Small Airport
Eliza Island Airport-Small Airport
Floathaven Airstrip-Small Airport
Fort Langley Airport-Small Airport
Friday West Airport-Small Airport
Horse Fly Airport-Small Airport
Intergalactic Aerodrome-Small Airport
J C's Airport-Small Airport
King Airport-Small Airport
Long Harbour Airport-Small Airport
Lopez Island AirportLPSSmall Airport
Lynden Airport-Small Airport
Meadow Mist Airport-Small Airport
Michell Airpark-Small Airport
Point Roberts Airpark-Small Airport
Riverside Airport-Small Airport
Roche Harbor AirportRCESmall Airport
Shaw Island AIrport-Small Airport
Sinclair Island Airport-Small Airport
Skagit Regional AirportMVWSmall Airport
Squamish AirportYSESmall Airport
Stuart Island AirparkSSWSmall Airport

Post Offices in Crescent Beach

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ocean Park Post Office

Treatment Centers in Crescent Beach

43 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Affinity Medical Clinic
Bayshore Therapy & Rehabilitation
Bueno Medical Clinic
Cambie Village Family Practice
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centre
Caretel Medical Clinic
Centro Medical
Charlford House Society for Women
Delta Medical Clinic
Dr Gerald Yeung & Associates
Dr. Alexander Li & Dr. Angie Xiong Medical Clinic
Dr. Jordan Lee Inc.
Foundry Richmond
Fraser Street Medical
GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre
Greig Associates
HealthVue Medical Clinic
Imperial Medical Group
John Volken Academy
Kingsway Oak Medical Clinic
LifeLabs
LifeLabs
Marine Gateway Medical Centre
Medicare
Midtown Medical Clinic
New Westminster Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Pacific Medical Clinic
Pacific Medical Clinic
Passport Health Richmond Travel Clinic
Profile Laser & SkinCare
Queens Medical Clinic
Richmond East Urgent and Primary Care Centre
Simply Wellness Medical
Snore MD
SnoreMD Sleep Apnea Clinic
South Community Health Centre
South Vancouver Medical Clinic
Synergy Rehab
Tess Health Clinic
Timber Creek Tertiary Care Facility
TLC Medical Clinic - SE Marine Drive
Una Medical Clinic
Westminster House

Churches & Religious Organizations in Crescent Beach

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Community Church
Peninsula United Church
St Mark’s Anglican Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crescent Beach

What is the population of Crescent Beach?

Crescent Beach has a population of 1,200 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 169.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Crescent Beach?

Crescent Beach has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 57.8 inches.

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