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Measure GatineauQuebec, Canada Remove Gatineau
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 7.3
Connector Score 8.3
Safety 7.6
Affordability 6.9
Transportation 10.0
Car-free friendliness 8.5
Walkability 8.2
Things to do 6.7
Food & dining 5.4
Places to stay 6.4
Nature & outdoors 6.5
Scenic value 6.0
Family friendliness 5.0
Solo-traveler friendliness 7.1
Nightlife 6.6
Remote-work friendliness 6.2
Road-trip convenience 6.5
Train-trip convenience 8.8
Bus-trip convenience 8.0
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $108
Mid-range $157
Luxury $264
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 96
Typical 1-bedroom rent CA$1,400
Median home price CA$445,000
Population 291K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Bus Airport
Car recommended —
Character
Best for Car-free travel, History, Skiing
Known for Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Nightlife, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping
When to go Peak: June to September and during Canada Day…

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

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