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Taylor

British Columbia, Canada · North America

About Taylor

Taylor sits on the route: 30 minutes from Fort St. John, 52km from Alaska Highway (Canadian section).

Taylor is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 1,317, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Taylor sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Dawson Creek time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Taylor to your route.

About Taylor

The District of Taylor is a district municipality in northeastern British Columbia, Canada, located at mile 36 of the Alaska Highway. Taylor, a member municipality of the Peace River Regional District, covers an area of about 17 km2 with 1,317 residents as of 2021. The town sits on a terrace 60 m above the north bank

Read more of the Peace River. The first settler on the flat was a trapper named Herbert Taylor in 1911. The town incorporated in 1958 with industrial business beginning to locate there. Since then, Taylor has remained a small town, even though it has developed a large industrial base. It has become home to the annual World's Invitational Class 'A' Gold Panning Championships and was featured on the CBC Television program Village on a Diet.

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Where is Taylor located?

Taylor is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 56.1528 latitude, -120.6814 longitude.

What is the population of Taylor?

Taylor has a population of approximately 1,317 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
1,317
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
British Columbia
Timezone
America/Dawson_Creek
Coordinates
56.1528, -120.6814

Emergency & Services

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Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Worth the detour from Taylor

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

historic highway

Alaska Highway (Canadian section)

The historic 1942 military road running from Dawson Creek, BC through the Yukon, with Mile 0 marker and long remote stretches.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Taylor

  • 52 kmAlaska Highway (Canadian section)The historic 1942 military road running from Dawson Creek, BC through the Yukon, with Mile 0 marker and long remote stretches.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

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