Taylor
in Peace River Regional District of British Columbia, Canada

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
56.153 and -120.681 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 56° 9' 10" and W -120° 40' 52"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - CAD
Spoken languages:
English, French, Inuktitut
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:30 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Dawson_Creek
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:55 am and 4:42 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-49.350 and 70.217 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Port-aux-Francais
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Canada in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Canada.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Canada. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Taylor

Taylor in Peace River Regional District (British Columbia) is a city in Canada about 2,057 mi (or 3,310 km) west of Ottawa, the country's capital.

Local time in Taylor is now 05:30 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Dawson Creek with an UTC offset of -7 hours. We know of 7 airports in the vicinity of Taylor. The closest airport in Canada is Fort St John Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance.

To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: -19°C / -2 °F

Morning Temperature -25°C / -13 °F
Evening Temperature -18°C / -1 °F
Night Temperature -16°C / 3 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 96%
Air Pressure 1036 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 88% of sky
General Conditions Light snow

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

-15°C (6 °F)
-17°C (2 °F)
Light snow, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

-24°C (-11 °F)
-29°C (-21 °F)
Overcast clouds, calm.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

-26°C (-14 °F)
-21°C (-6 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Fort St. John Hit and Run - May 12 2010

Published: May 12, 2010
Length: 29:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: energeticcity

The Fort St. John RCMP are on the hunt for a red vehicle following a fatal hit and run accident. Find out more at www.energeticcity.ca.


Safety First Professional Driver Training Ltd, Fort St John, BC

Published: October 02, 2009
Length: 14:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: safetyfirstpdt

Are you looking for a truck driving career in the northern BC oilpatch? Safety First Professional Driver Training in Fort St John, BC can help you get there! We provide high quality, safety...


$189,500 - 8819 - 75th Street Fort St. John, BC - Home Pros Virtual Tour

Published: August 16, 2011
Length: 35:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: FSJHomes


scrapping an old gmc truck

Published: September 28, 2009
Length: 47:10 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: wreckleskelly

another scrap car vid for the fans.


Taylor Speedway july 19th 2008

Published: December 06, 2009
Length: 18:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 92richardsracing


Taylor Switcher - Crossing Alaska Hwy in Taylor, BC

Published: May 12, 2010
Length: 19:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: andycyyc

Taylor switcher crosses Alaska Hwy after working industries in East Taylor.


Snowy Reheat Run 2

Published: December 19, 2014
Length: 37:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AgentJayZ

Problems getting the second of three engines to idle, and then the third of three shattering the bitter cold with a blast of heat and noise.


CN Rail Switching and Sunset Departure from Taylor BC - Part 1

Published: September 12, 2009
Length: 18:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: andycyyc

A four unit lash-up of ex BC Rail GE Dash8s pulls on to the main south of the Taylor yard with a set of freight cars as it prepares its train for a sunset departure to Chetwynd Filmed on...


taylor hills quad day trip

Published: April 06, 2008
Length: 29:56 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: whoisitoday

playing in the hills of taylor bc with homers new warrior.


Energeticcity.ca - Taylor House Fire - August 8th 2009

Published: August 08, 2009
Length: 59:46 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: energeticcity

A home in Taylor British Columbia caught fire Saturday August 8th 2009. For more details visit energeticcity.ca.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Taylor, British Columbia

The District of Taylor is a small town in northeastern British Columbia, Canada, located on mile 36 of the Alaska Highway. Taylor, a member municipality of the Peace River Regional District, covers an area of about 17 km² (6 mile²) with 1,380 residents. As it is just south of the much larger city of Fort St. John, there is a sizable amount of commuting and interaction between the two. The town sits on a terrace 60 m above the north bank of the Peace River.

Located at 56.159, -120.688 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
District municipalities in British Columbia, Populated places in the Peace River Regional District

Peace River Suspension Bridge

The Peace River Suspension Bridge was a bridge near Taylor, British Columbia, Canada crossing the Peace River. It opened in 1943 and collapsed on October 16, 1957 with no injuries or fatalities recorded. When it opened, it was the longest bridge on the Alaska highway at 2,130 feet. When it collapsed, traffic was detoured over the railroad trestle. It has since been replaced by the Peace River Bridge.

Located at 56.1376, -120.674 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridge disasters in Canada, Bridges completed in 1943, Suspension bridges in Canada, Road bridges in British Columbia

Peace River Bridge (British Columbia)

The Peace River Bridge is a bridge near Taylor, British Columbia, Canada crossing the Peace River. It replaced the Peace River Suspension Bridge, which collapsed on October 16, 1957. The bridge carries road traffic and is part of the Alaska Highway, designated British Columbia Highway 97.

Located at 56.1375, -120.672 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Road bridges in British Columbia

McMahon Cogeneration Plant

McMahon Cogeneration Plant is a natural gas power station owned by Atco Power (50%) and Spectra Energy (50%). The plant is located in Taylor, British Columbia. The plant is primarily used to supply steam to a gas processing plant owned by Spectra Energy and power onto the British Columbia Grid through a long-term power sale agreement with BC Hydro.

Located at 56.1481, -120.668 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Natural gas-fired power stations in British Columbia

capture of the webcam South Taylor › North: Northern Region, Hwy 97 at − Hill, 20 km south of Fort St John, looking north

South Taylor › North: Northern Region, Hwy 97 at − Hill, 20 km south of Fort St John, looking north, South Taylor (source)

capture of the webcam Taylor › South: Northern Region, Hwy 97 at Big Bam Road in − looking south

Taylor › South: Northern Region, Hwy 97 at Big Bam Road in − looking south, Taylor (source)

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