Vanderhoof, British Columbia

Coordinates: 54°00′52″N 124°00′32″W / 54.01444°N 124.00889°W / 54.01444; -124.00889
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District of Vanderhoof
District municipality
District of Vanderhoof is located in British Columbia
District of Vanderhoof
District of Vanderhoof
Where Vanderhoof is in British Columbia
Coordinates: 54°00′52″N 124°00′32″W / 54.01444°N 124.00889°W / 54.01444; -124.00889
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
RegionInterior Plateau
Regional districtBulkley-Nechako
Incorporated1926
Government
 • MayorGerry Thiessen
Area
 • Total54.83 km2 (21.17 sq mi)
Elevation
640 m (2,100 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total4,480
 • Density81.7/km2 (212/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
WebsiteDistrict of Vanderhoof Website

Vanderhoof is a district municipality in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Vanderhoof is found near the geographical centre in the Interior Plateau region. The population of Vanderhoof was 4,480 in 2011.[1] The mayor of Vanderhoof is Gerry Thiessen.

Vanderhoof is known for their bird sanctuary which is found along the Nechako River. During their yearly migration, the river is passed through by Canada geese, swan, as well as other birds.[2]

References[change | change source]

  1. "2011 Census Total Population Results: Municipalities by Regional District". BCStats. Archived from the original on 2014-06-17. Retrieved 2014-06-17.
  2. "Vanderhoof Bird Sanctuary" (PDF). Vanderhoof Chamber. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-12-26. Retrieved 2013-03-21.

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