Oyster River, BC

British Columbia

Oyster River is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,500.

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

1,500 Population 5,000/sq mi density

49°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population1,500

Density5,000/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)

Rain56.3 in/yr

Elevation36 ft (11 m)

Oyster River experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	49.0°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation	36 ft (11 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	5,000/sq mi
Coordinates	49.8667°N, 125.1333°W
Timezone	America/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"

48% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 9.17"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.0 on May 1, 2025.

Jul 19, 2004	62 km SW of Vernon, Canada	M6.4	135 km
Sep 9, 2011	66 km SW of Vernon, Canada	M6.4	132 km
Jul 15, 2004	51 km SW of Vernon, Canada	M5.9	125 km
Jan 3, 1994	44 km SW of Vernon, Canada	M5.7	118 km
Mar 18, 1996	39 km WSW of Vernon, Canada	M4.8	125 km
Feb 21, 2025	28 km W of Squamish, Canada	M4.8	116 km
Jan 8, 2015	19 km E of Tofino, Canada	M4.8	86 km
May 2, 2001	50 km W of Tofino, Canada	M4.7	131 km
Feb 23, 1991	67 km SSW of Vernon, Canada	M4.6	127 km
Aug 1, 2000	40 km NNW of Tofino, Canada	M4.6	83 km
Jan 24, 2020	46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington	M4.5	147 km
Jun 24, 1997	19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada	M4.4	130 km
Jan 23, 2001	9 km NNW of Ucluelet, Canada	M4.3	99 km
Feb 22, 1996	31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada	M4.1	88 km
Dec 25, 1999	40 km SW of Ucluelet, Canada	M4.0	146 km
May 8, 1999	17 km NW of Tofino, Canada	M4.0	96 km
Jun 19, 2017	21 km SSW of Vernon, Canada	M3.9	98 km
Nov 20, 1994	26 km N of Ucluelet, Canada	M3.9	82 km
Apr 7, 2001	36 km NNW of Neah Bay, Washington	M3.9	134 km
May 19, 2002	65 km SW of Vernon, Canada	M3.9	142 km

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

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	15 km
1958	RIPPLE ROCK, BC	Earthquake + Landslide	0.5 m	-	27 km
2020	ELLIOT CREEK, BC	Meteorological	-	-	128 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayley Volcanic Field (135 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Cayley Volcanic Field	Volcanic field	2,375 m (7,792 ft)	Unknown	135 km
Meager	Complex	2,680 m (8,793 ft)	-410	144 km
Garibaldi	Stratovolcano	2,678 m (8,786 ft)	-8060	153 km
Garibaldi Lake	Volcanic field	2,316 m (7,598 ft)	Unknown	153 km
Bridge River Cones	Volcanic field	2,500 m (8,202 ft)	Unknown	161 km
Silverthrone	Caldera	3,160 m (10,367 ft)	Unknown	192 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	7.9 in	Coldest
February	39°F (4°C)	5.9 in
March	42°F (6°C)	5.5 in
April	47°F (8°C)	3.4 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.4 in
June	58°F (15°C)	2.1 in
July	62°F (17°C)	1.5 in	Driest
August	63°F (17°C)	1.6 in	Warmest
September	57°F (14°C)	2.0 in
October	50°F (10°C)	6.0 in
November	42°F (6°C)	9.2 in	Wettest
December	38°F (3°C)	8.8 in

Oyster River has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 36°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.2") and July the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Oyster River

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Discovery Community College - Spirit Square Campus	-	-	-	-	-

Schools in Oyster River

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Canine Conduct	-	-	-	-
Oyster River Elementary	-	-	-	-
Miracle Beach Elementary School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Oyster River

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 Oyster River

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Comox Air Force Museum
Comox Archives & Museum
Courtenay & District Museum
Courtenay & District Museum & Palaeontology Centre
Cumberland Museum & Archives
Haig-Brown Heritage House
Heritage Air Park
HMCS Alberni Museum & Memorial
Maritime Heritage Centre
Museum & Archives
Museum at Campbell River
Nuyumbalees Cultural Center
Wild Cortes

Libraries in Oyster River

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
VIRL: Campbell River Branch		0.0
VIRL: Comox Branch		0.0
VIRL: Cortes Island Branch		0.0
VIRL: Courtenay Branch		0.0
VIRL: Cumberland Branch		0.0
VIRL: Quadra Island Branch		0.0

Farmers Markets in Oyster River

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Campbell River Farmers Market
Comox Valley Farmers' Market
Comox Valley Farmers' Market
Comox Valley Farmers’ Market
Quadra Island Farmers Market & Bazaar

Hotels in Oyster River

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ocean Resort Hotel & Event Centre

Zoos in Oyster River

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society

Clinics in Oyster River

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Bridge Medical Clinic

Veterinaries in Oyster River

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tsolum Mobile Veterinary Health

Bus Stations in Oyster River

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #4611431878

CA #491965282

CA #492378293

Gas Stations in Oyster River

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gas n Go

Merville Centex

Gyms in Oyster River

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wild Ginger Farm Yoga

Golf Courses in Oyster River

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pacific Playgrounds Driving Range

Pacific Playgrounds Golf Course

Breweries in Oyster River

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Ace Brewing Company
Beach Fire Brewery
Beach Fire Brewing Company
Gladstone Brewery
Land and Sea Brewery
New Tradition Brewing
RAD Brewing Company
The Cumberland Brewing Company

Ski Resorts Near Oyster River

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Mount Washington Alpine Resort	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Oyster River

11 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
Qualicum Beach Airport	XQU	Medium Airport
Alberni Valley Regional Airport	YPB	Small 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 Oyster River

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Black Creek
Merville

Treatment Centers in Oyster River

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Comox Valley Recovery Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oyster River

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Black Creek Community Church
Living Waters Fellowship
Merville Mennonite Church
United Mennonite Church

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Waterfalls

Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors

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Waterfalls Near Oyster River

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Oyster River.

Name	Description
Oink Oink Falls
Piggott Creek Falls

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oyster River

What is the population of Oyster River?

Oyster River has a population of 1,500 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 5,000 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oyster River?

Oyster River has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 56.3 inches.

Nearby Cities

Comox Valley B, BC 7,392 pop · 13.3 mi Comox Valley C, BC 9,158 pop · 13.3 mi Courtenay, BC 28,420 pop · 13.9 mi Puntledge, BC 1,387 pop · 14.2 mi Comox Valley A, BC 7,926 pop · 15.4 mi Royston, BC 1,616 pop · 17.3 mi Cumberland, BC 4,447 pop · 17.8 mi qathet A, BC 1,250 pop · 18.4 mi Denman Island Trust Area, BC 1,165 pop · 26.4 mi qathet D, BC 1,126 pop · 27.0 mi Denman Island, BC 1,020 pop · 27.0 mi Powell River, BC 13,943 pop · 27.3 mi qathet B, BC 1,664 pop · 27.3 mi qathet C, BC 2,197 pop · 27.4 mi

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