Englishman River South, BC

British Columbia

Englishman River South is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 748.

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

748 Population 133/sq mi density
48°F Avg Temperature

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How Englishman River South Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population748
Density133/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain54.0 in/yr
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Englishman River South experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates49.2821°N, 124.2816°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.0"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

192 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.7 on Aug 19, 2025.

Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 70 km
Jan 8, 2015 19 km E of Tofino, Canada M4.8 100 km
Aug 1, 2000 40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada M4.6 136 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 105 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 131 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 48 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 122 km
Jan 23, 2001 9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.3 99 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 74 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 122 km
May 8, 1999 17 km NW of Tofino, Canada M4.0 130 km
Dec 25, 1999 40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada M4.0 136 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 103 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 109 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 74 km
Nov 20, 1994 26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada M3.9 92 km
May 16, 2001 35 km NE of Tofino, Canada M3.9 92 km
Sep 5, 2017 9 km NNE of Ucluelet, Canada M3.8 92 km
Aug 19, 2025 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington M3.7 97 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 9.0 m 1 80 km
1958 RIPPLE ROCK, BC Earthquake + Landslide 0.5 m - 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 112 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 117 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 118 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 160 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 180 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 8.6 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 5.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 5.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 56°F (14°C) 1.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 8.8 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 8.2 in

Englishman River South has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 37°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Englishman River South

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKAY 91.7 "Coast FM" Nanaimo, BC hits, nanaimo 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
The Lounge CHPQ-FM 99.9 Parksville - AAC+ 48 kbps
CIBH 88.5 "The Beach" Parksville, BC adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
CHPQ-FM "The Lounge 99.9" Parksville, BC adult standards, classic hits AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Englishman River South

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Parksville Museum
Qualicum Beach Museum

Libraries in Englishman River South

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
VIRL: Nanaimo North Branch0.0
VIRL: Parksville Branch0.0
VIRL: Qualicum Beach Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Englishman River South

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Errington Farmers' Market
Old Country Market - Goats on Roof
Qualicum Beach Farmers Market
Ruby's Corner Food Stand

Hotels in Englishman River South

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Madrona Beach Resort
Ocean Sands Resort
Ocean Trails Resort
Pacific Shores Resort & Spa
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre

Cafes in Englishman River South

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Serious Coffee & Tea

Gyms in Englishman River South

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #13655249374

Breweries in Englishman River South

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Fern + Cedar Brewing Company
Mount Arrowsmith Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Englishman River South

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Dakota Ridge Recreation Site 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Englishman River South

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comox Valley International Airport / CFB ComoxYQQMedium Airport
Nanaimo AirportYCDMedium Airport
Powell River AirportYPWMedium Airport
Qualicum Beach AirportXQUMedium Airport
Alberni Valley Regional AirportYPBSmall Airport
Cortes Island (Hansen Airfield) Airport-Small Airport
Courtenay AirparkYCASmall Airport
Duncan AirportDUQSmall Airport
Quamichan Lake (Raven Field) Airport-Small Airport
Sechelt-Gibsons AirportYHSSmall Airport
Texada Gillies Bay AirportYGBSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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Waterfalls Near Englishman River South

3 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Englishman River South.

Name Description
Englishman River Lower Falls
Englishman River Upper Falls
Triple Falls

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What is the population of Englishman River South?

Englishman River South has a population of 748 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 133 people per square mile, spread across 5.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Englishman River South?

Englishman River South has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 54.0 inches.

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