Coldstream, British Columbia

Template:Template other 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.

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

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 from its 2016 population of 10,648. With a land area of Template:Cvt, it had a population density of Template:Pop density in 2021.

Ethnicity

Panethnic groups in the District of Coldstream (2001–2021)

Panethnic group	2021		2016		2011		2006		2001
	Pop.	%	Pop.	%	Pop.	%	Pop.	%	Pop.	%
EuropeanTemplate:Efn	9,910		9,615		9,265		8,900		8,555
Indigenous	540		420		555		250		200
East AsianTemplate:Efn	270		245		115		135		110
South Asian	125		105		120		10		115
Southeast AsianTemplate:Efn	70		55		60		20		10
African	40		35		0		0		0
Latin American	25		0		0		0		0
Middle EasternTemplate:Efn	0		0		0		0		0
Other/MultiracialTemplate:Efn	10		10		35		15		0
Total responses	10,990		10,485		10,190		9,340		8,980
Total population	11,171		10,648		10,314		9,471		9,106
Note: Totals greater than 100% due to multiple origin responses

Religion

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

• Irreligion (6,245 persons or 56.8%)
• Christianity (4,540 persons or 41.3%)
• Sikhism (95 persons or 0.9%)
• Buddhism (25 persons or 0.2%)
• Judaism (20 persons or 0.2%)
• Hinduism (10 persons or 0.1%)
• Islam (10 persons or 0.1%)
• Other (55 persons or 0.5%)

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:

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• Wettest year (1996) =
• Warmest year (1987) =
• Coldest year (1916) =

Recreation

Template:Template other 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, northeast of Coldstream, offers various options for winter sports.

References

• Vernon Museum – Coldstream: Nulli Secondus

External links

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