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Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 7.5 5.1
Connector Score 9.4 6.8
Safety 6.8 9.3
Affordability 6.5 4.5
Transportation 10.0 4.5
Car-free friendliness 7.0 3.5
Walkability 5.7 4.4
Things to do 8.4 4.5
Food & dining 8.6 3.8
Places to stay 7.3 4.8
Nature & outdoors 5.0 3.5
Scenic value 5.5 4.8
Family friendliness 7.4 4.9
Solo-traveler friendliness 6.2 5.7
Nightlife 8.1 3.8
Remote-work friendliness 7.2 4.1
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.5
Train-trip convenience 7.8 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 7.3 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $104 $143
Mid-range $147 $219
Luxury $241 $396
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 100 120
Typical 1-bedroom rent CA$1,750 CA$2,000
Median home price CA$600,000 CA$1,150,000
Population 422K 19K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Bus Airport Drive
Car recommended — —
Travel time from London — 2 h 38 min details
Character
Best for Car-free travel, Food lovers, Nightlife Wine country
Known for Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Nightlife, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Wineries & breweries, Live music
When to go Peak: Summer festivals and the September to O… Peak: June to October, with weekends and fest…

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