| Measure | GatineauQuebec, Canada Remove Gatineau | North BayOntario, Canada Remove North Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 7.3 | 5.7 |
| Connector Score | 8.3 | 6.4 |
| Safety | 7.6 | 6.3 |
| Affordability | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| Transportation | 10.0 | 6.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 8.5 | 3.5 |
| Walkability | 8.2 | 4.4 |
| Things to do | 6.7 | 5.8 |
| Food & dining | 5.4 | 3.8 |
| Places to stay | 6.4 | 5.3 |
| Nature & outdoors | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Scenic value | 6.0 | 6.3 |
| Family friendliness | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 7.1 | 5.0 |
| Nightlife | 6.6 | 3.7 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 6.2 | 6.0 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Train-trip convenience | 8.8 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $108 | $95 |
| Mid-range | $157 | $131 |
| Luxury | $264 | $206 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 96 | 95 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,400 | CA$1,250 |
| Median home price | CA$445,000 | CA$415,000 |
| Population | 291K | 53K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport | Drive Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Gatineau | — | 4 h 29 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Car-free travel, History, Skiing | Beaches |
| Known for | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Nightlife, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping | Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: June to September and during Canada Day… | Peak: July to August and fall colours in late… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.