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Measure GatineauQuebec, Canada Remove Gatineau Port HopeOntario, Canada Remove Port Hope
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 7.3 6.5
Connector Score 8.3 7.8
Safety 7.6 8.4
Affordability 6.9 5.7
Transportation 10.0 7.0
Car-free friendliness 8.5 7.0
Walkability 8.2 7.9
Things to do 6.7 5.3
Food & dining 5.4 3.3
Places to stay 6.4 4.8
Nature & outdoors 6.5 8.0
Scenic value 6.0 7.8
Family friendliness 5.0 5.2
Solo-traveler friendliness 7.1 6.6
Nightlife 6.6 3.2
Remote-work friendliness 6.2 4.8
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.5
Train-trip convenience 8.8 8.8
Bus-trip convenience 8.0 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $108 $111
Mid-range $157 $161
Luxury $264 $262
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 96 108
Typical 1-bedroom rent CA$1,400 CA$1,700
Median home price CA$445,000 CA$800,000
Population 291K 17K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Bus Airport Drive Train
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Gatineau — 3 h 55 min details
Character
Best for Car-free travel, History, Skiing Car-free travel, Outdoors, Beaches
Known for Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Nightlife, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping Beaches, Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, 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

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

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