Canterwood, Washington
Canterwood is a community of 2,971 people in Pierce County, Washington.
Why visit Canterwood
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Purdy Bridge, Harbor History Museum and Doris Heritage Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 76°F; December lows average 36°F.
Weather in Canterwood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Canterwood
Canterwood is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Pierce County, Washington. As of the 2020 census, Canterwood had a population of 3,572.
From the Wikipedia article Canterwood, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Purdy Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Harbor History Museum
Museum · 2.7 mi
Museum in Gig Harbor, Vereinigten Staaten
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes15
Local Boys Taproom
Bar and pub · 1.3 mi
6702 State Route 302, Gig Harbor
Mo-Th 11:00-19:00;Fr-Su 11:00-22:00;Mo-Su 09:00-19:00
MOD Pizza
Fast food · Pizza · 1.2 mi
4726 Borgen Boulevard, Gig Harbor
Mo-We 10:30-22:00; Th-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 10:30-22:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.2 mi
5050 Borgen Boulevard, Gig Harbor
Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa-Su 05:00-20:00
Qdoba
Fast food · Mexican · 1.2 mi
4726 Borgen Boulevard, Gig Harbor
Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 10:30-21:30
3 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship2
Peninsula Life Church
Church · 1.5 mi
6501 147th Street Court Northwest, Gig harbor
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter Day Saints · 0.8 mi
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare3
Map of Canterwood
58 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 36°F | 6.1 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 36°F | 4.1 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 38°F | 4.6 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 41°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 64°F | 46°F | 2.1 in |
| Jun | 70°F | 51°F | 1.4 in |
| Jul | 76°F | 54°F | 0.7 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 54°F | 0.9 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 51°F | 1.5 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 46°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 40°F | 7.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 36°F | 5.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tacoma Narrows Ap (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pierce County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-09-09: Sumner Grade Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-03-05: Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Gig Harbor 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Burley 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Artondale 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Bethel 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Tacoma 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- University Place 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Port Orchard 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Allyn 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Bremerton 13 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Federal Way 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Purdy Bridge, Jet Lowe, Public domain
- Gig Harbor History Museum 2018 03, Thorsten Lindner, CC BY-SA 4.0
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