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Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 7.3 5.7
Connector Score 9.4 7.8
Safety 7.8 7.9
Affordability 5.7 6.1
Transportation 10.0 5.0
Car-free friendliness 7.0 4.0
Walkability 5.7 3.7
Things to do 8.4 5.2
Food & dining 7.6 3.9
Places to stay 7.3 4.9
Nature & outdoors 3.5 7.0
Scenic value 4.5 7.8
Family friendliness 7.6 5.6
Solo-traveler friendliness 6.0 5.4
Nightlife 6.4 2.8
Remote-work friendliness 6.5 4.5
Road-trip convenience 7.5 6.5
Train-trip convenience 7.8 7.0
Bus-trip convenience 7.3 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $149 $106
Mid-range $216 $152
Luxury $414 $239
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 108 104
Typical 1-bedroom rent CA$2,650 CA$1,675
Median home price CA$1,050,000 CA$750,000
Population 2.8M 21K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Bus Ferry Airport EV charging Drive Train
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Toronto — 1 h 15 min details
Character
Best for Road trips, Car-free travel, Families Beaches
Known for Beaches, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Pro sports, Shopping, Family & kids Beaches, Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Wineries & breweries, Shopping
When to go Peak: June to September and during TIFF and m… Peak: July to early September and long weeken…

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