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Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 7.3 6.5
Connector Score 9.4 7.8
Safety 7.8 8.4
Affordability 5.7 5.7
Transportation 10.0 7.0
Car-free friendliness 7.0 7.0
Walkability 5.7 7.9
Things to do 8.4 5.3
Food & dining 7.6 3.3
Places to stay 7.3 4.8
Nature & outdoors 3.5 8.0
Scenic value 4.5 7.8
Family friendliness 7.6 5.2
Solo-traveler friendliness 6.0 6.6
Nightlife 6.4 3.2
Remote-work friendliness 6.5 4.8
Road-trip convenience 7.5 6.5
Train-trip convenience 7.8 8.8
Bus-trip convenience 7.3 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $149 $111
Mid-range $216 $161
Luxury $414 $262
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 108 108
Typical 1-bedroom rent CA$2,650 CA$1,700
Population 2.8M 17K
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 Car-free travel, Outdoors, Beaches
Known for Beaches, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Pro sports, Shopping, Family & kids Beaches, Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Live music, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping
When to go Peak: June to September and during TIFF and m… Peak: July to August and fall colours

Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.

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