Courtenay Population 2026
Courtenay has a population of 28,420, making it the #180 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in British Columbia. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 98× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,420
Rank in Canada
#180
Coordinates
49.69°N, 124.99°W
~13 m elevation · America/Vancouver
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
3,663 km
2,275 miles, straight line
Other big cities in British Columbia
Cities near Courtenay
- Campbell River33,430 people · ~41 km away
- Port Alberni20,712 people · ~51 km away
- Nanaimo90,504 people · ~96 km away
- Harewood8,769 people · ~97 km away
- Squamish23,819 people · ~132 km away
- North Cowichan29,676 people · ~134 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Courtenay?
Courtenay has a population of 28,420 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #180 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Courtenay in?
Courtenay is located in British Columbia, Canada.
Is Courtenay the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 3,663 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.