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Smallest Cities in British Columbia

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Smallest Cities — British Columbia

1 Rural Saanich 5,025
2 Central Kootenay H 5,045
3 Cowichan Valley C 5,046
4 Duncan 5,047
5 Metchosin 5,067
6 Bridgeview 5,082
7 Oliver 5,094
8 Jubilee 5,290
9 Spallumcheen 5,307
10 Cariboo G 5,312
11 Armstrong 5,323
12 Dundarave 5,350
13 Lyndhurst 5,370
14 Smithers 5,378
15 Peace River B 5,379
16 Terra Nova 5,447
17 Saanich Core 5,470
18 Highway 11 5,500
19 Hamilton 5,505
20 Bulkley-Nechako A 5,587
21 Second Street 5,666
22 Quilchena 5,692
23 Rosedale 5,700
24 Peachland 5,789
25 Garden City 5,885
26 Peace River C 5,947
27 Cedar Cove 6,000
28 Ganges 6,000
29 Stride Hill 6,019
30 Glenrosa 6,039
31 Southern Gulf Islands 6,101
32 Oxford Heights 6,156
33 Cariboo A 6,169
34 Ironwood 6,236
35 Kent 6,300
36 Agassiz 6,300
37 Fernie 6,320
38 Sapperton 6,327
39 Capitol Hill 6,330
40 Punjabi Market 6,510
41 East Kootenay C 6,536
42 Nanoose Bay 6,540
43 Departure Bay 6,540
44 Port Haney 6,630
45 Hope 6,686
46 Nanaimo E 6,765
47 Burnside-Gorge 6,875
48 Merritt 7,051
49 Yennadon 7,116
50 Marpole South 7,150
51 Mill Bay 7,200
52 Inlet Centre 7,232
53 East Newton North 7,336
54 Kingsway-Beresford 7,376
55 Comox Valley B 7,392
56 College Park 7,396
57 Cascade Heights 7,449
58 Nanaimo A 7,481
59 South Arm 7,503
60 Canyon Springs 7,528
61 Brentwood Bay 7,581
62 Oaklands 7,585
63 Hillside-Quadra 7,860
64 East Newton South 7,881
65 Trail 7,920
66 Ranch Park 7,925
67 Comox Valley A 7,926
68 South Cambie 7,970
69 Woodwards 8,055
70 Cedar Valley 8,080
71 Cordova Bay 8,100
72 Nanaimo G 8,109
73 Kimberley 8,115
74 Nanaimo F 8,216
75 Kitimat 8,236
76 Revelstoke 8,275
77 Burnaby Heights 8,280
78 Castlegar 8,338
79 Victoria West 8,365
80 Clinton-Glenwood 8,422
81 Shaughnessy 8,430
82 New Horizons 8,495
83 Lochdale 8,535
84 Harewood 8,769
85 Royal Oak 8,855
86 Columbia-Shuswap C 8,919
87 Ladysmith 8,990
88 Cowichan Valley B 8,994
89 Riverwood 9,008
90 Tsinstikeptum 10 9,134
91 Comox Valley C 9,158
92 McMillan 9,250
93 Uptown 9,273
94 Qualicum Beach 9,303
95 Olympic Village 9,423
96 Sunshine Hills 9,900
97 Historic Downtown 9,910
98 Hanceville 10,000
99 Sardis 10,010
100 Marshall-McCallum 10,055

The smallest cities in British Columbia (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Rural Saanich has a population of just 5,025. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,025 residents, Rural Saanich is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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