Kirkstone, BC

British Columbia · Vancouver Metro

Kirkstone is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,185.

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

1,185 Population 20/sq mi density
43°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population1,185
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain116.3 in/yr
Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Kirkstone has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 116.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 335.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Area60.7 sq mi (157.1 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates49.3272°N, 123.0444°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.3"
206% above US avg
Snowfall 335.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

273 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 84 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 54 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 82 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 43 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 47 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 83 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 94 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 89 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 84 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 84 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 77 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 84 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 130 km
Apr 7, 2001 36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington M3.9 143 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 113 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 89 km
Aug 19, 2025 17 km NNW of Sekiu, Washington M3.7 142 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 117 km
Feb 8, 2011 7 km WNW of Friday Harbor, Washington M3.6 85 km
Jun 21, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M3.6 85 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 - 77 km
1946 BRITISH COLUMBIA Eruption + Earthquake 9.0 m 1 148 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological - - 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 58 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 67 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 90 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 109 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 149 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 166 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 9.2 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 6.5 in
March 44°F (7°C) 6.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 5.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in Driest
August 65°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 6.8 in
November 44°F (6°C) 10.9 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 9.1 in

Kirkstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.9") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Kirkstone

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Eastview Elementary School - - - -
Sutherland Secondary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kirkstone

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
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
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
RED FM media discussion, punjabi AAC+ 32 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 Kirkstone

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anvil Centre
Archery Museum
BC Golf Museum and Hall of Fame
BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
Beaty Biodiversity Museum
Bird Museum
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
British Columbia Regimental Museum
Canadian Historical Railroad Association
Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame
Chinatown Storytelling Centre
Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society
Chinese Canadian Museum
Chinese Cultural Centre Museum
City of Vancouver Archives
Colbourne House
Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition
Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre
Engine 374 Pavilion
Fraser River Discovery Centre
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
H. R. MacMillan Space Centre
Hastings Mill Park Museum
Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre
Inverholme Schoolhouse
Irving House
Japanese Fishermen's Benevolent Society Building
Jewish Museum and Archives of BC
London Farm
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
Mackin Heritage House
Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum
MONOVA: Archives of North Vancouver
Museum of Anthropology
Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
Museum Of North Vancouver
Museum of Vancouver
New Westminster Museum
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Pacific Museum of Earth
PoMo Museum
Port Moody Station Museum;Port Moody Station
Richmond Museum
Richmond Olympic Experience
Roedde House Museum
S.P.A.R.C. Museum
Science World
Steveston Museum
Steveston Railway Museum
The Samson V Museum
Ukama Gallery
Vancouver Maritime Museum
Vancouver Police Museum

Libraries in Kirkstone

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BCIT Library0.0
BCIT Library0.0
Bob Prittie Metrotown Library0.0
BPL: McGill Library0.0
BPL: McGill Library0.0
BPL: Temporary Cameron Branch0.0
BPL: Temporary Cameron Branch0.0
BPL: Tommy Douglas Library0.0
Burnaby South Library Learning Commons0.0
Burnaby South Library Learning Commons0.0
Cameron Library0.0
Cameron Library0.0
Computer Science Reading Room0.0
CPL: Poirier Branch0.0
Emily Carr University Library0.0
Fraser Library0.0
Fraser Library0.0
FVRL: George Mackie Library0.0
FVRL: Ladner Pioneer Library0.0
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre0.0
Learning Commons0.0
Library and Learning Centre0.0
Library and Learning Centre0.0
McGill Library0.0
Newton Library0.0
Newton Library0.0
North Vancouver City Library0.0
NVDPL: Capilano Branch0.0
NVDPL: Lynn Valley0.0
NVDPL: Lynn Valley0.0
NVDPL: Parkgate Library0.0
NWPL: New Westminster Public Library0.0
NWPL: Queensborough Library0.0
NWPL: Queensborough Library0.0
Port Moody Public Library0.0
Port Moody Public Library0.0
Richmond Public Library, Brighouse (Main) Library0.0
Richmond Public Library, Cambie Branch0.0
Richmond Public Library, Ironwood Branch0.0
Richmond Public Library, Steveston Branch (Easthope Hub)0.0
Samuel and Frances Belzberg Library0.0
SE 140.0
SL: City Centre Branch0.0
SL: Guildford Branch0.0
Strawberry Hill Library0.0
Strawberry Hill Library0.0
Vancouver Public Library0.0
Vancouver Public Library Kerrisdale Branch0.0
VPL: Britannia Branch0.0
VPL: Britannia Branch0.0
VPL: Carnegie Branch0.0
VPL: Champlain Heights Branch0.0
VPL: Champlain Heights Branch0.0
VPL: Collingwood Branch0.0
VPL: Dunbar Branch0.0
VPL: Firehall Branch0.0
VPL: Fraserview Branch0.0
VPL: Fraserview Branch0.0
VPL: Hastings Branch0.0
VPL: Joe Fortes Branch0.0
VPL: Kensington Branch0.0
VPL: Kensington Branch0.0
VPL: Kitsilano Branch0.0
VPL: Marpole Branch0.0
VPL: Mount Pleasant Branch0.0
VPL: nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch0.0
VPL: Oakridge Branch0.0
VPL: Renfrew Branch0.0
VPL: South Hill Branch0.0
VPL: Terry Salman Branch0.0
VPL: West Point Grey Branch0.0
WAC Bennett Library0.0
Walter C. Koerner Library0.0
West Vancouver Memorial Library0.0
Woodward Library0.0
X̱wi7x̱wa0.0

Farmers Markets in Kirkstone

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market
Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market
Burnaby Artisan Farmers' Market
Burnaby Artisan Farmers' Market
Burnaby Farmer's Market
Burnaby Farmer's Market
CB2
CB2
Downtown Farmers Market
Downtown Farmers Market
Downtown Farmers Market
Downtown Farmers Market
False Creek Farmers Market
False Creek Farmers Market
Granville Island Public Market
Granville Island Public Market
Kitsilano Farmers Market
Kitsilano Farmers Market
Kitsilano Winter Farmers Market
Kitsilano Winter Farmers Market
Main St. Station Farmers Market
Main St. Station Farmers Market
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
New West Famers Market
New West Famers Market
Olive The Best
Olive The Best
Poirier Street Farmer's Market
Richmond Night Market
Richmond Night Market
Richmond Night Market
Richmond Public Market
Riley Park Farmers Market
Riley Park Farmers Market
Riley Park Farmers Market
River Market
Shipyards Christmas Market
Shipyards Christmas Market
Trout Lake Farmers Market
Trout Lake Farmers Market
Trout Lake Farmers Market
UBC Farm Market
UBC Farm Market
Vancouver Farmers Market
Vancouver Farmers Market
Vancouver Farmers Market
West End Farmers Market
West End Farmers Market

Breweries in Kirkstone

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
33 Acres Brewing
33 Brewing Experiment
Angry Otter Brewery
Angry Otter Brewery
Beere Brewing
Big Rock Brewery
Black Kettle Brewing
Black Kettle Brewing
Bomber Brewing
Brassneck Brewery
Brave Brewing Co
Brave Brewing Co
Brewhall
Brewhall
Brewing August
Brewing August
Bridge Brewing Company
Bridge Brewing Company
Bridge Brewing Company
Britannia Brewing
Britannia Brewing
Browns Crafthouse Kitchen & Bar
Browns Crafthouse Kitchen & Bar
Central City Brewers & Distillers
Craft Collective Beerworks
Craft Collective Beerworks
Craft Collective Beerworks
Dageraad Brewing
Dageraad Brewing
Dockside Brewing
Dockside Brewing
Dogwood Brewing
Dogwood Brewing
Dogwood Brewing
Electric Bicycle Brewing
Faculty Brewing
Faculty Brewing
Four Winds
Four Winds
Granville Island Brewery
Granville Island Brewery
Hillcrest Brewing
Hillcrest Brewing
La Cerveceria Astilleros
La Cerveceria Astilleros
Luppolo Brewing Company
Main Street Brewing
Mariner Brewing
North Point Brewing
Off The Rail
Parallel 49 Brewing
Please! Beverage Co.
Please! Beverage Co.
R & B Brewing
Red Truck Brewery Company
Rewind Beer Co
Rewind Tasting Room
Rewind Tasting Room
Russell Brewing
Russell Brewing
Settlement Brewing
Settlement Brewing
Shaketown Brewing
Shaketown Brewing
Shaketown Brewing
Slow Hand Brewery
Slow Hand Brewery
Slow Hand Brewery
Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewpub
Steel & Oak Brewing
Steel & Oak Brewing
Storm Brewing
Strange Fellows Brewing
Strathcona Beer Company
Strathcona Beer Company
Strathcona Beer Company
Streetcar Brewing
Streetcar Brewing
Superflux Brewery
The Parkside Brewery
The Parkside Brewery
The Parkside Brewery
Threefold Brewery
Train Wreck Brewing
Twin Sails Brewery
Twin Sails Brewery
Wildeye Brewing
Yaletown Brewing Company
Yaletown Brewing Company
Yellow Dog Brewing
Yellow Dog Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Kirkstone

TeamLeagueDivision
Bear Creek Stadium
Vancouver Whitecaps FCMLSWestern Conference
Vancouver CanucksNHLPacific

Ski Resorts Near Kirkstone

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 - - -

Amtrak Stations in Kirkstone

2 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Richmond, BC10251 St. Edwards DriveBUS
Vancouver, BC1150 Station StreetTRAIN

Airports Near Kirkstone

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vancouver International AirportYVRLarge Airport
Victoria International AirportYYJLarge Airport
Abbotsford International AirportYXXMedium Airport
Bellingham International AirportBLIMedium Airport
Boundary Bay AirportYDTMedium Airport
Langley AirportYLYMedium Airport
Orcas Island AirportESDMedium Airport
Pitt Meadows Regional Airport-Medium Airport
Blakely Island AirportBYWSmall Airport
Blanchard Mountain Landing Zone-Small Airport
Clam Harbor Airport-Small Airport
Crane Island AirstripCKRSmall Airport
Crow Valley Airport-Small Airport
Cutty Field-Small Airport
Delta Heritage Air Park-Small Airport
Duncan AirportDUQSmall Airport
Eliza Island Airport-Small Airport
Floathaven Airstrip-Small Airport
Fort Langley Airport-Small Airport
Horse Fly Airport-Small Airport
Intergalactic Aerodrome-Small Airport
Long Harbour Airport-Small Airport
Lynden Airport-Small Airport
Meadow Mist Airport-Small Airport
Point Roberts Airpark-Small Airport
Quamichan Lake (Raven Field) Airport-Small Airport
Roche Harbor AirportRCESmall Airport
Sechelt-Gibsons AirportYHSSmall Airport
Sinclair Island Airport-Small 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 Kirkstone

67 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Affinity Medical Clinic
Alma Wellness Clinic
Broadmoor Medical Clinic
Bueno Medical Clinic
Cambie Village Family Practice
Canadian Addiction Treatment Centre
Caretel Medical Clinic
Centro Medical
Charlford House Society for Women
Coastal Sleep
Cook Road Medical Clinic
CRC Health Centre
Delta Medical Clinic
Dr Emilie N.M. Yeung
Dr Gerald Yeung & Associates
Dr. Alexander Li & Dr. Angie Xiong Medical Clinic
Dr. Jordan Lee Inc.
Dr. Pinkhasik's Richmond Medical Spa Club
Empower Physiotherapy Clinic
Foundry Richmond
Fraser Street Medical
GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre
Greig Associates
HealthVue Medical Clinic
Imperial Medical Group
John Volken Academy
Kerrisdale Station Medical Clinic
Kingsway Oak Medical Clinic
LifeLabs
LifeLabs
LifeLabs
Live Well Medical Centre
Mango Clinic
Marine Gateway Medical Centre
Medicare
Midtown Medical Clinic
New Westminster Mental Health and Substance Use Services
North Shore Women's Support Recovery Home
North West CPAP
Pacific Medical Clinic
Pacific Medical Clinic
Passport Health Richmond Travel Clinic
Pioneers Ergonomic Clinic
Profile Laser & SkinCare
Queens Medical Clinic
Revolution Medical Clinic
Richmond Center Medical + Cosmetic Clinic
Richmond City Centre Urgent and Primary Care Centre
Richmond Community Health Access Centre
Richmond East Urgent and Primary Care Centre
Simply Wellness Medical
Snore MD
SnoreMD Sleep Apnea Clinic
South Community Health Centre
South Vancouver Medical Clinic
Terra Nova Medical Clinic
Tess Health Clinic
Timber Creek Tertiary Care Facility
TLC Medical Clinic - SE Marine Drive
TLC Medical Clinic Granville
Treloar Physiotherapy Kerrisdale
Una Medical Clinic
VitalAire Healthcare
Well Health
Well Health
Wellness First Medical Clinic
Westminster House

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kirkstone

What is the population of Kirkstone?

Kirkstone has a population of 1,185 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 60.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kirkstone?

Kirkstone has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 116.3 inches, with 335.3 inches of snow.

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