Colwood, British Columbia
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Highways | 1A, 14 |
Waterways | Strait of Juan de Fuca |
Website | colwood |
Colwood is a city located on
Set along more than 5 km of oceanfront, this fast-growing seaside community is home to abundant forests, parks and trails as well as several historic sites including Fort Rodd Hill, Fisgard Lighthouse and Hatley Castle. One of Colwood's best known landmarks is
The
Colwood is also home to historic
The city has many regional amenities, including the City's waterfront at Esquimalt Lagoon which includes a National Migratory Bird Sanctuary, the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre, The Q Centre, Royal Colwood Golf Club, Olympic View Golf Club and the library facilities for the Western Communities. As it lies geographically to the south of Victoria, Colwood is western Canada's southernmost city.
Neighbourhoods of Colwood
- Belmont Park
- Colwood Corners
- Esquimalt Lagoon
- Hatley Park
- Wishart
- Royal Roads
- Triangle Mountain
- Royal Bay
- Latoria Walk
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Colwood had a population of 18,961 living in 7,428 of its 7,688 total private dwellings, a change of 12.5% from its 2016 population of 16,859. With a land area of 17.66 km2 (6.82 sq mi), it had a population density of 1,073.7/km2 (2,780.8/sq mi) in 2021.[4]
The median household income in 2015 for Colwood was $85,688, which is above the British Columbia provincial average of $69,995.[5]
Ethnicity
Panethnic group |
2021[6] | 2016[7] | 2011[8] | 2006[9] | 2001[10] | |||||||||
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Pop. | % | Pop. | % | Pop. | % | Pop. | % | Pop. | % | |||||
European[a] | 15,885 | 84.54% | 14,635 | 87.53% | 14,575 | 91.07% | 13,585 | 92.57% | 12,785 | 93.15% | ||||
Indigenous | 925 | 4.92% | 840 | 5.02% | 675 | 4.22% | 445 | 3.03% | 275 | 2% | ||||
East Asian[b] | 620 | 3.3% | 500 | 2.99% | 200 | 1.25% | 255 | 1.74% | 315 | 2.3% | ||||
Southeast Asian[c] | 445 | 2.37% | 255 | 1.53% | 240 | 1.5% | 45 | 0.31% | 85 | 0.62% | ||||
South Asian | 280 | 1.49% | 155 | 0.93% | 115 | 0.72% | 140 | 0.95% | 110 | 0.8% | ||||
African
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230 | 1.22% | 110 | 0.66% | 75 | 0.47% | 120 | 0.82% | 50 | 0.36% | ||||
Latin American | 185 | 0.98% | 140 | 0.84% | 50 | 0.31% | 25 | 0.17% | 30 | 0.22% | ||||
Middle Eastern[d] | 115 | 0.61% | 30 | 0.18% | 25 | 0.16% | 10 | 0.07% | 50 | 0.36% | ||||
Other/Multiracial[e] | 100 | 0.53% | 60 | 0.36% | 35 | 0.22% | 35 | 0.24% | 20 | 0.15% | ||||
Total responses | 18,790 | 99.1% | 16,720 | 99.18% | 16,005 | 99.45% | 14,675 | 99.92% | 13,725 | 99.85% | ||||
Total population | 18,961 | 100% | 16,859 | 100% | 16,093 | 100% | 14,687 | 100% | 13,745 | 100% | ||||
Note: Totals greater than 100% due to multiple origin responses |
Religion
According to the 2021 census, religious groups in Colwood included:[6]
- Irreligion (11,685 persons or 62.2%)
- Christianity (6,410 persons or 34.1%)
- Islam (145 persons or 0.8%)
- Buddhism (115 persons or 0.6%)
- Judaism(90 persons or 0.5%)
- Hinduism (80 persons or 0.4%)
- Sikhism (40 persons or 0.2%)
- Other (220 persons or 1.2%)
Education
Colwood is a part of the School District 62 Sooke. There are six elementary schools: John Stubbs (in Belmont Park), Colwood, Hans Helgesen, David Cameron, Sangster, and Wishart. There is one middle school: Dunsmuir. There is also an alternative school program called Pacific Secondary School (formerly WON western opportunity network). A new high school, Royal Bay Secondary School, opened in 2015.
Colwood is also home to Royal Roads University.
History
Esquimalt Lagoon is a beach and wildlife preserve with a view of Hatley Castle, Royal Roads University in the background. A small plaque on a concrete cairn in the shore of the Esquimalt Lagoon outlines its history. "Royal Roads - To seaward lies an anchorage or roadstead first used in 1790 by the Spanish and named in 1846 for its location between Albert Head and Victoria. Unloading place for large vessels serving Victoria in days of sail, it was once a scene of disaster. On April 1, 1883 a southeasterly gale swept the haven, beaching the ships Southern Chief, Gettysburg, Connaught and Tiger. Province of British Columbia. Erected by the Themopylac Club 1973."[citation needed]
Colwood was originally one of four large farms established by the Hudson's Bay Company in the 1850s to supply the steadily increasing population of Fort Victoria.
In 1851 The Puget Sound Agricultural Company, a subsidiary of the Hudson's Bay Company, appointed Capt. Edward E. Langford 'bailiff' of the 600 acre Esquimalt Farm lying between Esquimalt Harbour and the present Langford Lake. The farmhouse was called 'Colwood' after his home in Sussex, England.[11][unreliable source?] The first stone dairy on the island was built on this farm as was a lime kiln, homestead and barn. Kanakas (Hawaiian Islanders) were employed as shepherds for the herd of Southdown sheep. Mrs. Langford gave birth to the first white male child born in the colony. Capt. Langford's sister opened a School for Young Ladies at 'Colwood' Farm.
In 1860 Fisgard Lighthouse was constructed at the mouth of Esquimalt Harbour. It was 47 ft high, and visible for 10 nautical miles. In 1950 it was connected by a causeway to the shore at the base of Fort Rodd Hill.
1863 A sawmill was opened on Colwood Creek above the Indian burial site on Esquimalt Lagoon, on what is now Royal Roads University land. John Gilmore owned the sawmill.
1874 The original Colwood school was built on Sooke Road on land donated by Arthur Peatt, a local farmer. The building was later transferred across the road and became the home of the Ross family.
1892 William John Wale leased the old 600-acre Colwood Farm for the sum of $400 per year.
1895 Fort Rodd Hill installation was armed. The Fort guarded the entrance to the Royal Navy yards at Esquimalt. The original Colwood Hotel was burned down and a two-story framed, square-shaped building was rebuilt by the proprietor, Mr Campbell. He later enlarged the building and sold it to Mrs Miller, who became the owner of the Goldstream Inn.
1910 Colwood Women's Institute formed.
See also
Notes
- ^ Statistic includes all persons that did not make up part of a visible minority or an indigenous identity.
- ^ Statistic includes total responses of "Chinese", "Korean", and "Japanese" under visible minority section on census.
- ^ Statistic includes total responses of "Filipino" and "Southeast Asian" under visible minority section on census.
- ^ Statistic includes total responses of "West Asian" and "Arab" under visible minority section on census.
- ^ Statistic includes total responses of "Visible minority, n.i.e." and "Multiple visible minorities" under visible minority section on census.
References
- ^ Mayor & Council Profiles | The City of Colwood
- ^ a b "Colwood, City [Census subdivision], British Columbia and Capital, Regional district [Census division], British Columbia". Statistics Canada. May 7, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ Campagnolo, Iona (May 7, 2004). "Speech to the Retired Heads of Mission Association's Gala Dinner". Office of the Lieutenant Governor. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), British Columbia". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ "Colwood, British Columbia - Detailed City Profile". Retrieved October 1, 2009.
- ^ a b Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (October 26, 2022). "Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (October 27, 2021). "Census Profile, 2016 Census". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (November 27, 2015). "NHS Profile". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (August 20, 2019). "2006 Community Profiles". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (July 2, 2019). "2001 Community Profiles". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ^ Bernard von Schulmann (January 5, 2012). "Victoria Vision: 150 years ago all of Colwood was for rent". Victoriavision.blogspot.com. Retrieved April 7, 2013.