Heriot Bay, BC
British Columbia
Heriot Bay is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 594.
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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How Heriot Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,523/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.1007°N, 125.2135°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 33 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | - | 7 km |
| 2020 | ELLIOT CREEK, BC | Meteorological | - | - | 106 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Meager (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 135 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 161 km |
| Silverthrone | Caldera | 3,160 m (10,367 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 8.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 9.0 in |
Heriot Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 37°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.0") and July the driest (1.7").
Radio Stations near Heriot Bay
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFCP 98.9 "Jet FM" Courtenay, BC | active rock | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CKLR-FM 97.3 "The Eagle" Courtenay, BC | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CIQC-FM "99.7 The River" Campbell River, BC | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| Coast FM | cornwall, pasty | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Spirit FM | christian music | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Dream 102.9 FM | - | UNKNOWN | |
| DREAM 102.9 FM (US) | worldbeat | UNKNOWN |
Museums in Heriot Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haig-Brown Heritage House | ||||
| Maritime Heritage Centre | ||||
| Museum & Archives | ||||
| Museum at Campbell River | ||||
| Nuyumbalees Cultural Center |
Libraries in Heriot Bay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIRL: Campbell River Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Quadra Island Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Heriot Bay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell River Farmers Market | |||||
| Quadra Island Farmers Market & Bazaar |
Hotels in Heriot Bay
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Heriot Bay
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Heriot Bay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Fire Brewery | ||||
| Beach Fire Brewing Company |
Ski Resorts Near Heriot Bay
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Washington Alpine Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Heriot Bay
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell River Airport | YBL | Medium Airport |
| Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox | YQQ | Medium Airport |
| Powell River Airport | YPW | Medium Airport |
| Cortes Island (Hansen Airfield) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Courtenay Airpark | YCA | Small Airport |
| Moh Creek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Smit Field | - | Small Airport |
| Stuart Island Airstrip | YRR | Small Airport |
| Texada Gillies Bay Airport | YGB | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Heriot Bay
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Heriot Bay |
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What is the population of Heriot Bay?
Heriot Bay has a population of 594 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 1,523 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Heriot Bay?
Heriot Bay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 62.0 inches.
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