Ganges, BC

British Columbia · Vancouver Metro

Ganges is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 6,000.

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

6,000 Population 42/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population6,000
Density42/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Ganges experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 14.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area142.0 sq mi (367.7 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates48.8534°N, 123.5003°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 14.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

408 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 98 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 133 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 93 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 137 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 128 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 58 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 44 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 96 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 109 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 49 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 96 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 97 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 36 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 29 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 93 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 107 km
Jul 24, 2011 21 km W of Brinnon, Washington M3.9 130 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 101 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 - 128 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m - 95 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological - - 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (117 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 117 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 124 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 125 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 142 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 194 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 7.2 in Wettest
February 40°F (5°C) 4.2 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 7.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 6.8 in Coldest

Ganges has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 39°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Ganges

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gulf Islands Secondary School - - - -
Phoenix Elementary School - - - -
Salt Spring Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ganges

18 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
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
CIWV-FM "Wave 98.3" Vancouver, BC smooth jazz MP3 128 kbps
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
CITR - University of British Columbia campus radio, eclectic AAC
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
Radio Canada Ici Première (Colombie-Britannique-Yukon, Grand Nord) Vancouver, BC radio publique AAC 48 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

Museums in Ganges

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BC Forest Discovery Centre
British Columbia Aviation Museum
Chemainus Valley Museum
Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
Cowichan Valley Museum
Crofton Old School Museum
Hand of Man Museum
Henderson Hangar
Main Hangar
Mayne Island Museum
Pender Islands Museum
Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference Centre
Restoration Hangar
Shawnigan Lake Museum
Sidney Museum and Archives

Libraries in Ganges

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Galiano Island Community Library0.0
Mayne Island Community Library0.0
Pender Island Public Library0.0
Piers Island Library0.0
Salt Spring Island Public Library0.0
Sidney Archives0.0
VIRL: Chemainus Branch0.0
VIRL: Cowichan Branch0.0
VIRL: Sidney / North Saanich Branch0.0
VIRL: South Cowichan Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Ganges

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chemainus Public Market
Duncan Farmers’ Market
Great Greens Market
Grove Hall Farm, Italian Kitchen, Market & Deli
Mayne Island Farmers Market
North Saanich Farm Market
Pender Island Farmers’ Market
Salt Spring Saturday Market
Salt Spring Tuesday Farmers’ Market
The Old Farm Market

Hotels in Ganges

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Harbour House Hotel
Hastings House Country House Hotel
Salt Spring Inn

Cafes in Ganges

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barb's Bakery & Bistro
BEACHSiDE Cafe
Cafe Talia
Heart & Bone Provisions
Salt Spring Coffee
Switchboard cafe
T.J. Beans
Tree House Cafe

Cinemas in Ganges

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Salt Spring Cinema

Dentists in Ganges

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Ganges

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

S.P.C.A

Gas Stations in Ganges

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ganges Co-op
Ganges Gas

Banks in Ganges

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO
BMO Nesbitt Burns
CIBC
Island Savings

Shopping Malls in Ganges

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grace Point Square
Moaut's Seaside Shops

Gyms in Ganges

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ganges Yoga Studio

Golf Courses in Ganges

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Salt Spring Island Golf and Country Club

Breweries in Ganges

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Mayne Brewing
Red Arrow Brewery
Salt Spring Island Ales
Serious Brewing
Small Block Brewery
Twin Island Cider

Ski Resorts Near Ganges

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 - - -
Cypress Mountain 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dakota Ridge Recreation Site 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ganges

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vancouver International AirportYVRLarge Airport
Victoria International AirportYYJLarge Airport
Boundary Bay AirportYDTMedium Airport
Friday Harbor AirportFRDMedium Airport
Nanaimo AirportYCDMedium Airport
Orcas Island AirportESDMedium Airport
William R Fairchild International AirportCLMMedium Airport
Blakely Island AirportBYWSmall Airport
Blue Heron Field-Small Airport
Blue Ribbon Airport-Small Airport
Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport-Small Airport
Center Island AirportCWSSmall Airport
Clam Harbor Airport-Small Airport
Crane Island AirstripCKRSmall Airport
Crow Valley Airport-Small Airport
Decatur /Jones/ Airport-Small Airport
Decatur Shores AirportDTRSmall Airport
Delta Heritage Air Park-Small Airport
Duncan AirportDUQSmall Airport
Friday West Airport-Small Airport
King Airport-Small Airport
Long Harbour Airport-Small Airport
Lopez Island AirportLPSSmall Airport
Michell Airpark-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 AirportRCESmall Airport
Rucilla's Roost Airport-Small Airport
Sechelt-Gibsons AirportYHSSmall Airport
Shaw Island AIrport-Small Airport
Stuart Island AirparkSSWSmall Airport
Stuart Island West Airport-Small Airport
Waldron AirstripWDNSmall Airport
Wilding Farm Airport-Small Airport
Windsock Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ganges

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ganges

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ganges

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints by-the-Sea
Bethel Pentecostal Assembly
Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah's Witnesses
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
Salt Spring Island Baptist Church
Salt Spring United Church

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Ganges

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Ganges.

Name Year Description
Gulf islands (canada), BC 1998 while camping a we paid little attention to a very high flying object with no flashing lights or motor sound&#44 flew above us&#44 pulled 90

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ganges

What is the population of Ganges?

Ganges has a population of 6,000 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 142.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ganges?

Ganges has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches, with 14.2 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Saltspring Island, BC 11,635 pop · 2.9 mi Maple Bay, BC 2,640 pop · 6.0 mi Crofton, BC 1,446 pop · 7.0 mi North Cowichan, BC 31,990 pop · 8.5 mi Cowichan Bay, BC 2,799 pop · 9.8 mi Cowichan, BC 2,420 pop · 9.8 mi Koksilah, BC 4,000 pop · 10.3 mi Duncan, BC 5,047 pop · 10.4 mi Southern Gulf Islands, BC 6,101 pop · 10.5 mi Cowichan Valley D, BC 3,530 pop · 10.8 mi Cowichan Valley E, BC 4,253 pop · 10.8 mi Deep Cove, BC 1,177 pop · 11.9 mi North Saanich, BC 12,235 pop · 13.4 mi Saltair, BC 2,069 pop · 13.9 mi
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