Harewood, BC

British Columbia

Harewood is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 8,769.

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

8,769 Population 105/sq mi density

52°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population8,769

Density105/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)

Rain55.0 in/yr

Elevation112 ft (34 m)

Harewood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 43.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	51.8°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation	112 ft (34 m)
Area	83.2 sq mi (215.5 km²)
Population Density	105/sq mi
Coordinates	49.1474°N, 123.9474°W
Timezone	America/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"

45% above US avg

Snowfall 43.7"

Wettest Month (Dec) 8.15"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

288 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	135 km
Feb 21, 2025	28 km W of Squamish, Canada	M4.8	67 km
Jan 8, 2015	19 km E of Tofino, Canada	M4.8	124 km
Mar 3, 2025	2025 Orcas Island, Washington	M4.5	103 km
Jan 24, 2020	46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington	M4.5	112 km
Jun 24, 1997	19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada	M4.4	26 km
Feb 19, 1991	31 km E of Squamish, Canada	M4.3	107 km
Jan 23, 2001	9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada	M4.3	119 km
Apr 2, 1990	2 km ENE of Deming, Washington	M4.3	133 km
Feb 22, 1996	31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada	M4.1	83 km
Sep 21, 2002	9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington	M4.1	95 km
Apr 14, 1990	2 km ESE of Deming, Washington	M4.0	133 km
Apr 3, 1990	3 km ENE of Deming, Washington	M4.0	134 km
Sep 26, 2024	12 km E of Saanichton, Canada	M4.0	81 km
Dec 27, 2012	12 km E of North Saanich, Canada	M4.0	75 km
Jul 1, 2009	4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington	M4.0	143 km
Apr 7, 2001	36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington	M3.9	77 km
Nov 20, 1994	26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada	M3.9	116 km
May 16, 2001	35 km NE of Tofino, Canada	M3.9	119 km
Mar 6, 2025	14 km SW of Blyn, Washington	M3.9	148 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 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	-	145 km
1946	BRITISH COLUMBIA	Eruption + Earthquake	9.0 m	1	107 km
1891	WASHINGTON	Eruption + Earthquake	2.4 m	-	132 km
1958	RIPPLE ROCK, BC	Earthquake + Landslide	0.5 m	-	142 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (104 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Garibaldi	Stratovolcano	2,678 m (8,786 ft)	-8060	104 km
Garibaldi Lake	Volcanic field	2,316 m (7,598 ft)	Unknown	111 km
Cayley Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	2,375 m (7,792 ft)	Unknown	118 km
Baker	Stratovolcano(es)	3,285 m (10,778 ft)	1880	161 km
Meager	Complex	2,680 m (8,793 ft)	-410	168 km
Bridge River Cones	Volcanic field	2,500 m (8,202 ft)	Unknown	188 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	8.0 in
February	39°F (4°C)	5.3 in
March	43°F (6°C)	4.9 in
April	47°F (8°C)	3.0 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.2 in
June	58°F (14°C)	1.8 in
July	69°F (20°C)	1.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	63°F (17°C)	1.4 in
September	58°F (14°C)	1.6 in
October	50°F (10°C)	4.6 in
November	42°F (6°C)	8.0 in
December	37°F (3°C)	8.2 in	Coldest, Wettest

Harewood has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 37°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Harewood

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
350 - The High School	-	-	-	-
Georgia Avenue Elementary School	-	-	-	-
John Barsby Community School	-	-	-	-
Park Avenue Community School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Harewood

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
CKAY 91.7 "Coast FM" Nanaimo, BC	hits, nanaimo	AAC+ 57 kbps
CJSU-FM 89.7 "Sun FM" Duncan, BC	adult hits	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 Harewood

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Chemainus Valley Museum
Gabriola Museum
Harbour Heritage Centre
Ladysmith Maritime Society Museum
Ladysmith Museum
Museum of Natural History
Nanaimo Museum
Nanaimo Museum
Protection Island Museum
Vancouver Island Military Museum

Libraries in Harewood

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
305 - Library		0.0
VIRL: Chemainus Branch		0.0
VIRL: Gabriola Island Branch		0.0
VIRL: Ladysmith Branch		0.0
VIRL: Nanaimo Harbourfront Branch		0.0
VIRL: Nanaimo North Branch		0.0
VIRL: Nanaimo Wellington Branch		0.0

Farmers Markets in Harewood

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Cedar Farmers Market
Chemainus Public Market
Gabriola Agricultural Co-op Farmers Market
Island Roots

Cafes in Harewood

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks

Tim Hortons

Theatres in Harewood

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Malaspina Theatre

Dentists in Harewood

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Harewood Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Harewood

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

VIU Transit Exchange

Gas Stations in Harewood

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven

Co-op Harewood

Esso

Super Save

Shopping Malls in Harewood

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

University Village

Gyms in Harewood

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

VIU Gym

Breweries in Harewood

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Longwood Brewery
Serious Brewing
White Sails Brewery
Wolf Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Harewood

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Harewood

11 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Victoria International Airport	YYJ	Large Airport
Nanaimo Airport	YCD	Medium Airport
Powell River Airport	YPW	Medium Airport
Qualicum Beach Airport	XQU	Medium Airport
Duncan Airport	DUQ	Small Airport
Long Harbour Airport	-	Small Airport
Michell Airpark	-	Small Airport
Quamichan Lake (Raven Field) Airport	-	Small Airport
Sechelt-Gibsons Airport	YHS	Small Airport
Stuart Island West Airport	-	Small Airport
Texada Gillies Bay Airport	YGB	Small Airport

Post Offices in Harewood

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Harewood

Churches & Religious Organizations in Harewood

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Nanaimo Community Church

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Waterfalls

Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors

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Waterfalls Near Harewood

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Harewood.

Name	Description
Granny Falls

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harewood

What is the population of Harewood?

Harewood has a population of 8,769 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 105 people per square mile, spread across 83.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Harewood?

Harewood has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 55.0 inches, with 43.7 inches of snow.

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