Royal Oak, BC
British Columbia · Victoria Metro
Royal Oak is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 8,855.
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 Royal Oak Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 55.8 sq mi (144.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 159/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4833°N, 123.3833°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 148 km |
| 1891 | WASHINGTON | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.4 m | - | 54 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | - | 146 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | - | - | 89 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 120 km |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 155 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 173 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
Royal Oak has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.7").
Schools in Royal Oak
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hill Elementary | - | - | - | - |
| Rogers Elementary | - | - | - | - |
| Royal Oak Middle School | - | - | - | - |
| South Island Distance Education School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Margaret's School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Royal Oak
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC Radio One - Victoria, BC (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KSQM (US) | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| CJSU-FM 89.7 "Sun FM" Duncan, BC | adult hits | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| KARI-AM 550 (US) | - | AAC+ 32 kbps |
Museums in Royal Oak
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Gallery of Greater Victoria | ||||
| British Columbia Aviation Museum | ||||
| Central Saanich Fire Museum | ||||
| Centre of the Universe | ||||
| CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum - NAD20 | ||||
| CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum - NAD29 | ||||
| Craigdarroch Castle | ||||
| Craigflower Manor | ||||
| Craigflower Schoolhouse | ||||
| Emily Carr House | ||||
| Gorge Waterway Nature House | ||||
| Helmcken House | ||||
| Henderson Hangar | ||||
| Heritage Acres | ||||
| Main Hangar | ||||
| Maritime Museum of British Columbia | ||||
| Metchosin Pioneer Museum | ||||
| Metchosin School Museum | ||||
| Miniature World | ||||
| Pemberton Memorial Operating Room | ||||
| Point Ellice House | ||||
| Restoration Hangar | ||||
| Royal BC Museum | ||||
| Saint Ann's Schoolhouse | ||||
| Shawnigan Lake Museum | ||||
| Sidney Museum and Archives | ||||
| Thunderbird Park | ||||
| Victoria Chinatown Museum | ||||
| Wentworth Villa |
Libraries in Royal Oak
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Batey Library & Learning Commons | 0.0 | |||||
| BC Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Greater Victoria Public Library - Bruce Hutchison Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Central Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Central Saanich Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Emily Carr Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Esquimalt Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Goudy Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Juan de Fuca Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Langford Heritage Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Nellie McClung Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Oak Bay Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: Saanich Centennial Library Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| GVPL: sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Lounge | 0.0 | |||||
| McPherson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Piers Island Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sidney Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Sidney / North Saanich Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: South Cowichan Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Royal Oak
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esquimalt Farmers Market | |||||
| Esquimalt Farmers Market | |||||
| Food Truck Festival | |||||
| Gorge Farmers Market | |||||
| James Bay Market | |||||
| Metchosin Farmers Market | |||||
| Moss Street Farmers Market | |||||
| North Saanich Farm Market | |||||
| Oaklands Sunset Market | |||||
| Peninsula Country Market |
Hotels in Royal Oak
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Royal Oak
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Royal Oak
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Royal Oak
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Royal Oak
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Royal Oak
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Royal Oak
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Royal Oak
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Royal Oak
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Monkey Taproom | ||||
| Category 12 | ||||
| Hoyne Brewing Company | ||||
| Île Sauvage Brewing Company | ||||
| Lighthouse Brewing Company | ||||
| Phillips Tasting Room | ||||
| Spinnakers | ||||
| V2V Black Hops Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Royal Oak
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Cell Towers in Royal Oak
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 236 AFTERGLOW DRIVE (102271) | MTOWER | 28 |
| 236 AFTERGLOW DRIVE (102271) | MTOWER | 28 |
Amtrak Stations in Royal Oak
2 Amtrak stations.
| Station | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria, BC | 721 Douglas St. | BUS |
| Victoria, BC | 254 Belleville Street | BUS |
Airports Near Royal Oak
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | Large Airport |
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | Large Airport |
| Boundary Bay Airport | YDT | Medium Airport |
| Friday Harbor Airport | FRD | Medium Airport |
| Nanaimo Airport | YCD | Medium Airport |
| Orcas Island Airport | ESD | Medium Airport |
| Pitt Meadows Regional Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) | NUW | Medium Airport |
| William R Fairchild International Airport | CLM | Medium Airport |
| AJ Eisenberg Airport | ODW | Small Airport |
| Allan Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Anacortes Airport | OTS | Small Airport |
| Big Andy Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Blakely Island Airport | BYW | Small Airport |
| Blue Heron Field | - | Small Airport |
| Blue Ribbon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Center Island Airport | CWS | Small Airport |
| Clam Harbor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coupeville Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Crane Island Airstrip | CKR | Small Airport |
| Crow Valley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cypress Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Decatur /Jones/ Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Decatur Shores Airport | DTR | Small Airport |
| Delta Heritage Air Park | - | Small Airport |
| Diamond Point Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Duncan Airport | DUQ | Small Airport |
| Friday West Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Grand View International Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Intergalactic Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Jefferson County International Airport | TWD | Small Airport |
| Kimshan Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| King Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lawson Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Long Harbour Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lopez Island Airport | LPS | Small Airport |
| Michell Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Olympic Field | - | Small Airport |
| Point Roberts Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Port Angeles Cgas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quamichan Lake (Raven Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rake's Glen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Roche Harbor Airport | RCE | Small Airport |
| Rucilla's Roost Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sequim Valley Airport | SQV | Small Airport |
| Shaw Island AIrport | - | Small Airport |
| Sinclair Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sky Valley Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stacey's Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Royal Oak
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Broadmead | |
| Royal Oak Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Royal Oak
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Maven Pelvic Health | ||
| Sobering & Assessment Centre | ||
| Victoria Mental Health & Substance Use |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Royal Oak
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christian Life Church of Victoria | |
| Gateway Baptist Church | |
| Greek Orthodox Church of the Saviour | |
| Our Lady of Fatima | |
| Saanich Baptist Church | |
| Saanich Community Church Mennonite Brethren | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| Victoria Christian Fellowship | |
| Victoria First Church of the Nazarene |
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What is the population of Royal Oak?
Royal Oak has a population of 8,855 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 159 people per square mile, spread across 55.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Royal Oak?
Royal Oak has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.0 inches, with 10.4 inches of snow.
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