Whisky Creek, BC
British Columbia
Whisky Creek is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 890.
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 Whisky Creek Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,069/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.3083°N, 124.5056°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | 69 km |
| 1958 | RIPPLE ROCK, BC | Earthquake + Landslide | 0.5 m | - | 103 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Garibaldi (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Garibaldi | Stratovolcano | 2,678 m (8,786 ft) | -8060 | 124 km |
| Cayley Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Garibaldi Lake | Volcanic field | 2,316 m (7,598 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Meager | Complex | 2,680 m (8,793 ft) | -410 | 164 km |
| Bridge River Cones | Volcanic field | 2,500 m (8,202 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 10.9 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 8.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 10.8 in | Coldest |
Whisky Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 33°F in December to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.8") and July the driest (1.7").
Radio Stations near Whisky Creek
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFCP 98.9 "Jet FM" Courtenay, BC | active rock | 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 | |
| CJAV-FM "The Peak 93.3" Port Alberni, BC | 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 | |
| CKLR-FM 97.3 "The Eagle" Courtenay, BC | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Whisky Creek
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parksville Museum | ||||
| Qualicum Beach Museum |
Libraries in Whisky Creek
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIRL: Bowser Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Hornby Island Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Parksville Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| VIRL: Qualicum Beach Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Whisky Creek
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Errington Farmers' Market | |||||
| Old Country Market - Goats on Roof | |||||
| Qualicum Beach Farmers Market |
Breweries in Whisky Creek
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fern + Cedar Brewing Company | ||||
| Mount Arrowsmith Brewery |
Airports Near Whisky Creek
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox | YQQ | Medium Airport |
| Nanaimo Airport | YCD | Medium Airport |
| Powell River Airport | YPW | Medium Airport |
| Qualicum Beach Airport | XQU | Medium Airport |
| Alberni Valley Regional Airport | YPB | Small Airport |
| Bamfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cortes Island (Hansen Airfield) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Courtenay Airpark | YCA | Small Airport |
| Smit Field | - | Small Airport |
| Texada Gillies Bay Airport | YGB | Small Airport |
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Waterfalls Near Whisky Creek
3 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Whisky Creek.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Little Qualicum Falls | |
| Lower Waterfall | |
| Upper Waterfall |
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What is the population of Whisky Creek?
Whisky Creek has a population of 890 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 3,069 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Whisky Creek?
Whisky Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 73.1 inches, with 29.7 inches of snow.
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