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Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.4
Connector Score 8.6
Safety 9.2
Affordability 5.2
Transportation 7.0
Car-free friendliness 4.5
Walkability 3.7
Things to do 6.4
Food & dining 4.5
Places to stay 6.0
Nature & outdoors 7.0
Scenic value 7.8
Family friendliness 5.8
Solo-traveler friendliness 6.0
Nightlife 4.2
Remote-work friendliness 5.5
Road-trip convenience 6.5
Train-trip convenience 7.0
Bus-trip convenience 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $122
Mid-range $172
Luxury $284
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 113
Typical 1-bedroom rent CA$2,350
Median home price CA$1,050,000
Population 187K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Airport
Car recommended —
Character
Best for —
Known for Beaches, Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Live music, Shopping
When to go Peak: June to September and during Sound of M…

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