Forest Knolls, BC

British Columbia · Vancouver Metro

Forest Knolls is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 979.

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

979 Population 10/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature

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How Forest Knolls Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population979
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain64.1 in/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Forest Knolls experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area99.8 sq mi (258.4 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates49.1500°N, 122.5833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.1"
69% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

337 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 46 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 92 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 148 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 62 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 76 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 62 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 46 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 126 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 84 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 46 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 47 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 74 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 80 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 107 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 142 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 82 km
Sep 8, 2022 7 km WNW of Lofall, Washington M3.7 146 km
Jun 16, 2017 2 km NNW of Quilcene, Washington M3.7 148 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 84 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 108 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 - 55 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m - 145 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological - - 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 70 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 83 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 92 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 119 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 158 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 177 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COPPER LAKE (3,825 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 87 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 91 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 81 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 8.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 6.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 5.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 6.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 9.8 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 8.0 in

Forest Knolls has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Forest Knolls

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The King's School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Forest Knolls

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKYE-FM 93.1 "Red FM" Vancouver, BC 13 languages, multicultural AAC+ 32 kbps
SHER E PUNJAB AM 600 abbotsford, punjab AAC 96 kbps
KARI-AM 550 (US) - AAC+ 32 kbps
Praise 106.5 (US) christian contemporary MP3 64 kbps
CIVL-FM 103.9 University of the Fraser Valley - Abbotsford, BC campus radio, university radio MP3
RED FM media discussion, punjabi AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Forest Knolls

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
LYNDEN HERITAGE FOUNDATIONHISTORY MUSEUM3603543675$106,058
DRAYTON HARBOR MARITIMEGENERAL MUSEUM$28,916
HILL HOUSE MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION2093696073
SEMIHMOO LIGHTHOUSE RESURRECTION SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
Aldergrove Community Archives & Telephone Museum
BC Farm Museum
Canadian Museum of Flight
Cloverdale Station
Cloverdale Station
Fort Langley
Fort Langley CN Station
Haney House
Maple Ridge Museum
Mennonite Heritage Museum
Museum of Surrey
Museum of Surrey
Nature House at Red Barn
Pitt Meadows Art Gallery
Pitt Meadows Museum General Store
Pitt Meadows Museum Hoffman
PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives
Powerhouse at Stave Falls Visitor Centre
S.P.A.R.C. Museum
Surrey Archives
Surrey Archives
The General Store
White Rock Museum & Archives
White Rock Museum & Archives

Libraries in Forest Knolls

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brookswood Library0.0
CPL: City Centre Branch0.0
Dean Drysdale Library - Walnut Grove0.0
Fleetwood Library0.0
Fleetwood Library0.0
Fort Langley Library0.0
FVRL: Aldergrove Library0.0
FVRL: City of Langley Library0.0
FVRL: Maple Ridge Public Library0.0
FVRL: Mount Lehman Library0.0
FVRL: Murrayville Library0.0
FVRL: Pitt Meadows Library0.0
FVRL: Terry Fox Library0.0
Learning Commons0.0
Muriel Arnason Library0.0
Norma Marion Alloway Library0.0
Port Moody Public Library0.0
Port Moody Public Library0.0
Semiahmoo Library0.0
Semiahmoo Library0.0
SL: Clayton Branch0.0
SL: Clayton Branch0.0
SL: Cloverdale Branch0.0
SL: Guildford Branch0.0
SL: Port Kells Branch0.0
White Rock Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Forest Knolls

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fort Langley Village Farmers' Market
Hop Loi Market and BBQ House
Lynden Farmers Market4th and Grover Street at Centennial Park06/01/2019 to 09/28/2019Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;YesVisit
Olive The Best
Olive The Best
The Cloverdale Market
The Cloverdale Market
White Rock Farmers' Market

Cafes in Forest Knolls

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks
Waffle Bar

Monuments in Forest Knolls

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Telegraph Trail
The Portage

Zoos in Forest Knolls

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aldor Acres Petting Zoo

Veterinaries in Forest Knolls

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clover Valley Veterinary Hospital
Paton & Martin Veterinary Services

Gas Stations in Forest Knolls

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chevron

Golf Courses in Forest Knolls

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Belmont Golf Course

Breweries in Forest Knolls

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3 Dogs Brewing
3 Dogs Brewing
Boardwalk Brewery
Camp Beer
Copper Kettle Wine & Beer
Dead Frog Brewery
Farm Country Brewing
Five Roads Brewing
Foamers' Folly Brewing
Galaxie Public House
Galaxie Public House
Galaxie Public House
Locality Brewing
Loudmouth Brewing
Maple Meadows Brewing
Mariner Brewing
Mission Springs Brewing
Northpaw Brewing
Old Abbey Ales
Patina Brewing
Ridge Brewing
Samson Estates WineryBrewers, Wineries1861 Van Dyk Rd3609667787Visit
The Beer Shack
The Patch Brewery Laity Farms
Tinhouse Brewing
Trading Post Brewery and Tasting Room
White Rock Beach Beer Brewery
White Rock Beach Beer Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Forest Knolls

TeamLeagueDivision
Stetson Bowl

Ski Resorts Near Forest Knolls

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mt Seymour 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grouse Mountain 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sasquatch Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cypress Mountain 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Cell Towers in Forest Knolls

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
5690 SEMIAHMOO PARKWAY (11358)MTOWER45
5690 SEMIAHMOO PARKWAY (11358)MTOWER45
8976 Double Ditch Road (110278)MTOWER38
8976 Double Ditch Road (110278)MTOWER38

Airports Near Forest Knolls

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vancouver International AirportYVRLarge 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
Acme Field-Small Airport
Allan Island Airport-Small Airport
Anacortes AirportOTSSmall 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
Chilliwack AirportYCWSmall 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
Kendall Airstrip-Small Airport
King Airport-Small Airport
Lopez Island AirportLPSSmall Airport
Lynden Airport-Small Airport
Meadow Mist Airport-Small Airport
Point Roberts Airpark-Small Airport
Pretty Estates Resort Airport-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
Stuart Island West Airport-Small Airport
Waldron AirstripWDNSmall Airport
West Wind Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Forest Knolls

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bayshore Therapy & Rehabilitation
Synergy Rehab
Synergy Rehab
the Apollo Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Forest Knolls

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Outdoor Chapel
The King's Community Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Knolls

What is the population of Forest Knolls?

Forest Knolls has a population of 979 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 99.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Forest Knolls?

Forest Knolls has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 64.1 inches.

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