Guildford, BC
British Columbia · Vancouver Metro
Guildford is a mid-size city in British Columbia with a population of 64,985.
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
64,985
Population
525/sq mi density
50°F
Avg Temperature
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How Guildford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population64,985
Density525/mi²
Climate
Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain58.6 in/yr
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Guildford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 123.8 sq mi (320.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 525/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1917°N, 122.8000°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 | - | 65 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 142 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 75 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 86 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 168 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 173 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 11.6 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 10.3 in | Coldest |
Guildford has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.2") and July the driest (2.6").
Schools in Guildford
12 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Dance and Music School | - | - | - | - |
| Riverdale Elementary | - | - | - | - |
| Ellendale Elementary | - | - | - | - |
| Hjorth Road Elementary | - | - | - | - |
| Holly Elementary | - | - | - | - |
| Bonaccord Elementary | - | - | - | - |
| Johnson Heights Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Mountainview Montessori | - | - | - | - |
| Mary Jane Elementary | - | - | - | - |
| William F. Davidson Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Harold Bishop Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Guildford Park Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Guildford
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 Guildford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAYTON HARBOR MARITIME | GENERAL MUSEUM | $28,916 | ||
| HILL HOUSE MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2093696073 | ||
| POINT ROBERTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 655 PAULS RD | 3609453060 | |
| SEMIHMOO LIGHTHOUSE RESURRECTION SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| Anvil Centre | ||||
| Archery Museum | ||||
| BC Farm Museum | ||||
| Canadian Historical Railroad Association | ||||
| Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame | ||||
| Canadian Museum of Flight | ||||
| Cloverdale Station | ||||
| Cloverdale Station | ||||
| Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition | ||||
| Fort Langley | ||||
| Fort Langley CN Station | ||||
| Fraser River Discovery Centre | ||||
| Haney House | ||||
| Irving House | ||||
| Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre | ||||
| Mackin Heritage House | ||||
| Maple Ridge Museum | ||||
| Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum | ||||
| MONOVA: Archives of North Vancouver | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| S.P.A.R.C. Museum | ||||
| Stewart Farmhouse | ||||
| Stewart Farmhouse | ||||
| Surrey Archives | ||||
| Surrey Archives | ||||
| The General Store | ||||
| The Samson V Museum | ||||
| White Rock Museum & Archives | ||||
| White Rock Museum & Archives |
Libraries in Guildford
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCIT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| BCIT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bob Prittie Metrotown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| BPL: McGill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| BPL: McGill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| BPL: Temporary Cameron Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| BPL: Temporary Cameron Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| BPL: Tommy Douglas Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brookswood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnaby South Library Learning Commons | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnaby South Library Learning Commons | 0.0 | |||||
| Cameron Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cameron Library | 0.0 | |||||
| CPL: City Centre Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| CPL: Poirier Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Dean Drysdale Library - Walnut Grove | 0.0 | |||||
| Fleetwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fleetwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fort Langley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fraser Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fraser Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: City of Langley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: George Mackie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Maple Ridge Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Murrayville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Pitt Meadows Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FVRL: Terry Fox Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Commons | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| McGill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Muriel Arnason Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Norma Marion Alloway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| NVDPL: Lynn Valley | 0.0 | |||||
| NVDPL: Lynn Valley | 0.0 | |||||
| NVDPL: Parkgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| NWPL: New Westminster Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| NWPL: Queensborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| NWPL: Queensborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ocean Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Port Moody Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Port Moody Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SE 14 | 0.0 | |||||
| Semiahmoo Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Semiahmoo Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SL: City Centre Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SL: Clayton Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SL: Clayton Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SL: Cloverdale Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SL: Guildford Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SL: Port Kells Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Strawberry Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Strawberry Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: Champlain Heights Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: Champlain Heights Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: Collingwood Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VPL: Renfrew Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| WAC Bennett Library | 0.0 | |||||
| White Rock Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Guildford
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnaby Artisan Farmers' Market | |||||
| Burnaby Artisan Farmers' Market | |||||
| Burnaby Farmer's Market | |||||
| Burnaby Farmer's Market | |||||
| Fort Langley Village Farmers' Market | |||||
| New West Famers Market | |||||
| New West Famers Market | |||||
| Olive The Best | |||||
| Olive The Best | |||||
| Poirier Street Farmer's Market | |||||
| River Market | |||||
| Southlands Tsawwassen Farmers Market | |||||
| The Cloverdale Market | |||||
| The Cloverdale Market | |||||
| Vancouver Farmers Market | |||||
| Vancouver Farmers Market | |||||
| Vancouver Farmers Market | |||||
| White Rock Farmers' Market |
Hotels in Guildford
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Sandman Suites Surrey-Guildford
Sheraton Guildford Hotel
Cafes in Guildford
20 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
A1 Coffee & Donuts
BA LE Deli & sandwiches
Blenz Coffee
Bubble Waffle Cafe
Bubble Waffle Cafe
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
Coffee Monster
Four Seasons
Happy Jack's Cafe
Jazen Tea
K Pop Bubble Tea
Little Tea House
Mindful Juice Bar
Pearl Fever Tea House
Starbucks
Starbucks
Tasters Bakery Coffee Bar
Tasty Sandwiches & Desserts
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Cinemas in Guildford
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Landmark Cinemas 12 Guildford Surrey
Clinics in Guildford
8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Acupuncture
CHI Health Clinic
Edward Acupuncture Center
First Canadian Medical Clinic
Guildford Medical Clinic
LASIK MD
Medical Clinic
Surrey Hearing Care Inc
Dentists in Guildford
11 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentio Dental
Dr. Daphne Visarra. DMD
Guildford Family Dental
Guildford smiles dentistry
Guildford Town Centre Dental
Guildford Town Centre Orthodontist
Holly Park Dental
Impact Dental Centre
Pacific Coast Dental Centre
Riverside Heights Dental
Sunwest Dental
Veterinaries in Guildford
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Allondale Animal Hospital
Fraser Heights Animal Hospital
Pacific Animal Hospital
Bus Stations in Guildford
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Guildford Exchange
Gas Stations in Guildford
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
CA #1201195353
Chevron
Esso
Fas Gas Plus
Petro-Canada
Shell
Banks in Guildford
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
BMO
CIBC
Coast Capital Savings
RBC Royal Bank
Scotiabank
TD
Vancity
Shopping Malls in Guildford
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Guildford Town Centre
Impact Plaza
Riverside Heights Shopping Centre
The Boardwalk
Gyms in Guildford
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Anytime Fitness
Spark Fitness
Breweries in Guildford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dogs Brewing | ||||
| 3 Dogs Brewing | ||||
| Boardwalk Brewery | ||||
| Brave Brewing Co | ||||
| Brave Brewing Co | ||||
| Bridge Brewing Company | ||||
| Bridge Brewing Company | ||||
| Bridge Brewing Company | ||||
| Camp Beer | ||||
| Central City Brewers & Distillers | ||||
| Dageraad Brewing | ||||
| Dageraad Brewing | ||||
| Dead Frog Brewery | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Maple Meadows Brewing | ||||
| Mariner Brewing | ||||
| Northpaw Brewing | ||||
| Patina Brewing | ||||
| Rewind Beer Co | ||||
| Rewind Tasting Room | ||||
| Rewind Tasting Room | ||||
| Ridge Brewing | ||||
| Russell Brewing | ||||
| Russell Brewing | ||||
| Steel & Oak Brewing | ||||
| Steel & Oak Brewing | ||||
| The Beer Shack | ||||
| The Parkside Brewery | ||||
| The Parkside Brewery | ||||
| The Parkside Brewery | ||||
| The Patch Brewery Laity Farms | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Wildeye Brewing | ||||
| Yellow Dog Brewing | ||||
| Yellow Dog Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Guildford
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Stadium | ||
| Stetson Bowl |
Ski Resorts Near Guildford
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 Guildford
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 5690 SEMIAHMOO PARKWAY (11358) | MTOWER | 45 |
| 5690 SEMIAHMOO PARKWAY (11358) | MTOWER | 45 |
Airports Near Guildford
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | Large Airport |
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | Large Airport |
| Abbotsford International Airport | YXX | Medium Airport |
| Bellingham International Airport | BLI | Medium Airport |
| Boundary Bay Airport | YDT | Medium Airport |
| Friday Harbor Airport | FRD | Medium Airport |
| Langley Airport | YLY | Medium Airport |
| Orcas Island Airport | ESD | Medium Airport |
| Pitt Meadows Regional Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Acme Field | - | Small Airport |
| Allan Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Anacortes Airport | OTS | Small Airport |
| Bayview Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Becker's Landing Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Blakely Island Airport | BYW | Small Airport |
| Blanchard Mountain Landing Zone | - | Small Airport |
| Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Butler Field | - | Small Airport |
| Center Island Airport | CWS | Small Airport |
| Clam Harbor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Crane Island Airstrip | CKR | Small Airport |
| Crow Valley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cutty Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cypress Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Decatur /Jones/ Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Decatur Shores Airport | DTR | Small 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 |
| Long Harbour Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lopez Island Airport | LPS | Small 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 Airport | RCE | Small Airport |
| Shaw Island AIrport | - | Small Airport |
| Sinclair Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Skagit Regional Airport | MVW | Small Airport |
| Squamish Airport | YSE | Small Airport |
| Stuart Island Airpark | SSW | Small Airport |
| Stuart Island West Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Waldron Airstrip | WDN | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Guildford
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Guildford Town Centre | |
| Impact Plaza | |
| Riverside |
Treatment Centers in Guildford
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bayshore Therapy & Rehabilitation | ||
| Canadian Addiction Treatment Centre | ||
| Charlford House Society for Women | ||
| John Volken Academy | ||
| New Westminster Mental Health and Substance Use Services | ||
| Synergy Rehab | ||
| Timber Creek Tertiary Care Facility | ||
| Westminster House |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Guildford
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cedar Grove Church | |
| Connecting Community Church | |
| Divine Dharma Meditation | |
| Grace Community Church | |
| Hindi Punjabi (Fraserview) Gospel Chapel | |
| Peoples Church | |
| St Luke Lutheran Church | |
| The Anglican Parish of the Church of the Epiphany | |
| Vancouver GDEW All Nations Church | |
| Vancouver New Life Church |
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What is the population of Guildford?
Guildford has a population of 64,985 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 525 people per square mile, spread across 123.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Guildford?
Guildford 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 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 58.6 inches, with 30.1 inches of snow.
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