South Taylor
in British Columbia, Canada

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
56.100 and -120.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 56° 5' 59" and W -120° 37' 59"
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: 12:03 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/Dawson_Creek
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:47 am and 9:10 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-49.350 and 70.217 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Port-aux-Francais
References
This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-05-14 08:25:02

Delve into South Taylor

South Taylor in British Columbia is a town located in Canada about 2,055 mi (or 3,307 km) west of Ottawa, the country's capital town.

Time in South Taylor is now 12:03 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / Dawson Creek with an UTC offset of -7 hours. We know of 7 airports closer to South Taylor. The closest airport in Canada is Fort St John Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 17 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 61 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 62 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 34%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 14th of May 2024

15°C (58 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 15th of May 2024

6°C (44 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 16th of May 2024

12°C (54 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Videos from this area

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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.


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.


Late Night Train #574 Climbing Towards Taylor, BC

Published: May 11, 2010
Length: 17:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: andycyyc

Nearing the top of the 2.2% grade up from the Peace River bridge, #574 crosses the south switch at Taylor late at night on May 6th, 2010.


Fast boats on our river

Published: September 02, 2013
Length: 13:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: AgentJayZ

Highlights of a jet boat race right here in our home town. The Taylor Flats 200 weekend, sponsored by S&S Turbines and Jet City Turbines. I was spectating, helping, shooting video and wandering...


Fast Boats '14 pt.1

Published: September 02, 2014
Length: 53:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AgentJayZ

My view of the A-class and unlimited class circuit race on Saturday afternoon. At the 2014 Taylor Flats 200... river boat racing with our guys in contention.


Peace River Bridge and Fort St John in 1950

Published: April 18, 2014
Length: 54:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BC History

Source footage comes from the City of Vancouver Archives http://searcharchives.vancouver.ca/home-of-victor-vance-spencer.


Truckin' the Peace

Published: September 11, 2009
Length: 10:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CanuckerTrucker

Truckin' the Peace River hills and bridge, Taylor, BC, Canada.


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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.

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 3 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 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Road bridges 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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