Coldstream, British Columbia

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Coldstream
District municipality
The Corporation of the District of Coldstream [1]
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Kalamalka Lake and Coldstream
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Coldstream
Location of Coldstream in British Columbia
Coordinates: 50°13′12″N119°14′53″W / 50.22000°N 119.24806°W / 50.22000; -119.24806
CountryCanada
Province British Columbia
Regional district North Okanagan
Incorporated 1906
Government
 • MayorRuth Hoyte
 •  Governing Body Coldstream District council
 •  MP Mel Arnold (Conservative)
 •  MLA Harwinder Sandhu (NDP)
Area
 • Total
66.57 km2 (25.70 sq mi)
Elevation
430 m (1,410 ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total
11,171 [2]
 • Density167.8/km2 (435/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−08:00 (Pacific Time Zone)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−07:00 (Pacific Daylight Time)
Postal code span
V1B
Area codes 250, 778, 236
Website districtofcoldstream.ca

Coldstream is a district municipality in British Columbia, Canada, located at the northern end of Kalamalka Lake in the Okanagan Valley. Incorporated on December 21, 1906, Coldstream celebrated its centennial in 2006. The municipality is directly southeast of Vernon and is considered part of Greater Vernon. It is a member municipality of, and also the location of the head offices, of the Regional District of North Okanagan.

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Coldstream Ranch

Coldstream is known for the Coldstream Ranch, established in 1863 by Captain Charles Frederick Houghton. He transferred the ranch to Forbes G. and Charles Albert Vernon, who in 1891 sold it to The 7th Earl of Aberdeen (later created, in 1916, The 1st Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair), future Governor General of Canada (1893–1898). The ranch was purchased by its current owners in 1994 and continues to be a working cattle ranch.

Government

Coldstream is governed by a seven-member council, led by Mayor Ruth Hoyte. The municipality is represented by member of Parliament Mel Arnold (Okanagan—Shuswap) and member of the Legislative Assembly Eric Foster (Okanagan-Vernon).

Economy

The Greater Vernon area was once based in forestry and agriculture. However, manufacturing, retail trade and services are now the primary industries. A suburban community known as Middleton Mountain is located in Coldsteam at the north end of Kalamalka Lake.

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1921 711—    
1931 867+21.9%
1941 867+0.0%
1951 1,402+61.7%
1956 1,613+15.0%
1961 2,161+34.0%
1966 2,660+23.1%
1971 3,602+35.4%
1976 4,995+38.7%
1981 6,450+29.1%
1986 6,872+6.5%
1991 7,999+16.4%
1996 8,975+12.2%
2001 9,106+1.5%
2006 9,471+4.0%
2011 10,314+8.9%
2016 10,648+3.2%
2021 11,171+4.9%
Sources: Statistics Canada [3]

In the 2021 Canadian census conducted by Statistics Canada, Coldstream had a population of 11,171 living in 4,100 of its 4,341 total private dwellings, a change of

Ethnicity

Panethnic groups in the District of Coldstream (2001–2021)
Panethnic group2021 [2] 2016 [5] 2011 [6] 2006 [7] 2001 [8]
Pop. %Pop.%Pop.%Pop.%Pop.%
European [a] 9,9109,6159,2658,9008,555
Indigenous 540420555250200
East Asian [b] 270245115135110
South Asian 12510512010115
Southeast Asian [c] 7055602010
African 4035000
Latin American 250000
Middle Eastern [d] 00000
Other/Multiracial [e] 101035150
Total responses10,99010,48510,1909,3408,980
Total population11,17110,64810,3149,4719,106
Note: Totals greater than 100% due to multiple origin responses

Religion

According to the 2021 census, religious groups in Coldstream included: [2]

Education

Covered by School District 22 Vernon, Coldstream is home to Coldstream Elementary School, Kidston Elementary School, Kalamalka Secondary School and Beairsto Elementary School. The municipality is served by the Vernon campus of Okanagan College.

Climate

Coldstream has a dry – almost semi-arid climate – with hot sunny summers and cool cloudy winters.

Weather facts:

Climate data for Coldstream
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °C (°F)14.5
(58.1)		13.9
(57.0)		21.0
(69.8)		29.4
(84.9)		34.5
(94.1)		37.0
(98.6)		40.0
(104.0)		37.8
(100.0)		33.9
(93.0)		26.7
(80.1)		18.9
(66.0)		15.0
(59.0)		40.0
(104.0)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)−1.9
(28.6)		1.6
(34.9)		8.4
(47.1)		14.7
(58.5)		19.4
(66.9)		23.1
(73.6)		26.6
(79.9)		26.2
(79.2)		20.2
(68.4)		12.1
(53.8)		3.7
(38.7)		−1.3
(29.7)		12.7
(54.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)−8.1
(17.4)		−5.5
(22.1)		−1.8
(28.8)		2.0
(35.6)		6.1
(43.0)		9.6
(49.3)		11.6
(52.9)		11.3
(52.3)		7.2
(45.0)		2.5
(36.5)		−2.5
(27.5)		−6.9
(19.6)		2.1
(35.8)
Record low °C (°F)−35.6
(−32.1)		−36.1
(−33.0)		−28.9
(−20.0)		−10.6
(12.9)		−5.0
(23.0)		0.0
(32.0)		3.3
(37.9)		−1.7
(28.9)		−5.0
(23.0)		−20.5
(−4.9)		−32.0
(−25.6)		−38.9
(−38.0)		−38.9
(−38.0)
Average precipitation mm (inches)40.2
(1.58)		34.3
(1.35)		25.8
(1.02)		29.0
(1.14)		46.5
(1.83)		53.9
(2.12)		40.7
(1.60)		42.8
(1.69)		37.3
(1.47)		33.3
(1.31)		48.1
(1.89)		52.4
(2.06)		484.4
(19.07)
Average rainfall mm (inches)7.3
(0.29)		12.1
(0.48)		19.7
(0.78)		28.7
(1.13)		46.5
(1.83)		53.9
(2.12)		40.7
(1.60)		42.8
(1.69)		37.3
(1.47)		32.1
(1.26)		25.3
(1.00)		10.0
(0.39)		356.5
(14.04)
Average snowfall cm (inches)32.9
(13.0)		22.2
(8.7)		6.1
(2.4)		0.4
(0.2)		0
(0)		0
(0)		0
(0)		0
(0)		0
(0)		1.2
(0.5)		22.8
(9.0)		42.4
(16.7)		127.9
(50.4)
Source: Environment Canada [9]

Recreation

Coldstream is home to Kal Beach, which is located on the shore of Kalamalka Lake. Smaller beaches in the area include Kirkland Beach, Juniper Beach, Tamarack Beach, Long Lake Beach, Jade Bay Beach, Cosens Beach, Pebble Beach, and Cliff Beach. Coldstream borders on Kalamalka Provincial Park, which features numerous groomed hiking trails, scenic views, and natural areas. Wildlife in the park includes black bear, whitetailed deer, rattlesnake, marmot, and other creatures. The Silver Star Mountain Resort, 29 km (18 mi) northeast of Coldstream, offers various options for winter sports.

Notes

  1. ↑ Statistic includes all persons that did not make up part of a visible minority or an indigenous identity.
  2. ↑ Statistic includes total responses of "Chinese", "Korean", and "Japanese" under visible minority section on census.
  3. ↑ Statistic includes total responses of "Filipino" and "Southeast Asian" under visible minority section on census.
  4. ↑ Statistic includes total responses of "West Asian" and "Arab" under visible minority section on census.
  5. ↑ Statistic includes total responses of "Visible minority, n.i.e." and "Multiple visible minorities" under visible minority section on census.

References

  1. ↑ "British Columbia Regional Districts, Municipalities, Corporate Name, Date of Incorporation and Postal Address" (XLS). British Columbia Ministry of Communities, Sport and Cultural Development. Archived from the original on July 13, 2014. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (October 26, 2022). "Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Historical Municipal Census Data: 1921–2011". BC Stats. Archived from the original on December 31, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), British Columbia". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  5. ↑ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2021-10-27). "Census Profile, 2016 Census". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  6. ↑ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2015-11-27). "NHS Profile". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  7. ↑ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2019-08-20). "2006 Community Profiles". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  8. ↑ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2019-07-02). "2001 Community Profiles". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  9. ↑ . Environment Canada. Accessed February 15, 2012.
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