About Quesnel

Population

Within Quesnel Municipal Boundaries: 10,007 (Census 2011)
Including surrounding service area: 23,000+

For a detailed look at our community, visit the Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation website (a wholly-owned subsidiary of the City of Quesnel) by clicking on the logo below.

You can also read their blog.

Building Activity

To view the latest building permit reports, click here.

Weather

Average Annual Snowfall: 166 cm/year

Average Annual Rainfall: 36 cm/year

Frost Free Days: 179

Average Winter Temperature: - 5 C

Extreme Minimum Temperature: - 46.7 C

Average Summer Temperature: 16 C

Extreme Maximum Temperature: 40.6 C

Growing Season late May to September

Elevation 474 m (1,555 feet)

More information

For a more detailed look at our community, please visit Stats Canada or BC Stats.

Social Services information

For a look at a wide range of social services and community development programs, click here.