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Oldest Cities in British Columbia

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Oldest Cities — British Columbia

1 Qualicum Beach 67.5
2 Sidney 62.0
3 Parksville 62.0
4 Southern Gulf Islands 61.6
5 Nanaimo E 61.6
6 Nanaimo G 60.8
7 Peachland 60.0
8 Cowichan Valley C 58.8
9 Columbia-Shuswap C 58.8
10 Strathcona 58.4
11 Oliver 58.0
12 Comox Valley A 58.0
13 White Rock 58.0
14 North Saanich 56.8
15 Saltspring Island 56.4
16 Duncan 55.6
17 Hope 54.8
18 Summerland 54.4
19 Oak Bay 54.4
20 Comox Valley B 54.0
21 Powell River 53.2
22 Ladysmith 52.8
23 Tsinstikeptum 10 52.0
24 Salmon Arm 51.6
25 North Cowichan 51.2
26 Nanaimo A 51.2
27 West Vancouver 50.8
28 Metchosin 50.8
29 Comox Valley C 50.8
30 Armstrong 50.0
31 East Kootenay C 49.6
32 Trail 49.6
33 Nanaimo F 49.6
34 Central Saanich 49.6
35 Vernon 49.2
36 Merritt 49.2
37 Port Alberni 49.2
38 Courtenay 48.8
39 Coldstream 48.4
40 Kent 48.0
41 Spallumcheen 48.0
42 Central Kootenay H 47.2
43 Cariboo 46.8
44 Cariboo A 46.4
45 Castlegar 45.6
46 Nanaimo 45.2
47 Kimberley 45.2
48 Cranbrook 45.2
49 View Royal 44.8
50 Sooke 44.8
51 Saanich 44.4
52 Cowichan Valley B 44.4
53 Delta 44.0
54 West Kelowna 44.0
55 Lake Country 44.0
56 Richmond 43.6
57 Pitt Meadows 43.2
58 Victoria 42.8
59 Kelowna 42.4
60 Nelson 42.4
61 Kitimat 42.4
62 Colwood 42.4
63 North Vancouver 42.0
64 Shellmont 41.8
65 Cariboo G 41.8
66 Surrey Centre 41.8
67 Fairfield 41.8
68 Eagle Ridge 41.8
69 Queensborough 41.8
70 North Kamloops 41.8
71 East Cambie 41.8
72 Westsyde 41.8
73 Brow of the Hill 41.8
74 Brentwood Park 41.8
75 Coal Harbour 41.8
76 Hockaday 41.8
77 Whatcom 41.8
78 Douglas-Gilpin 41.8
79 Fernwood 41.8
80 Gastown 41.8
81 South Clearbrook 41.8
82 Garden Village 41.8
83 Tillicum 41.8
84 Marshall-McCallum 41.8
85 Sardis 41.8
86 Hanceville 41.8
87 Historic Downtown 41.8
88 Sunshine Hills 41.8
89 Olympic Village 41.8
90 Uptown 41.8
91 McMillan 41.8
92 Riverwood 41.8
93 Royal Oak 41.8
94 Agassiz 41.8
95 Punjabi Market 41.8
96 Capitol Hill 41.8
97 Sapperton 41.8
98 Nanoose Bay 41.8
99 Ironwood 41.8
100 Oxford Heights 41.8

Cities with the oldest median ages in British Columbia often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Qualicum Beach has a median age of 67.5 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Qualicum Beach's residents are over 67.5 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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