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Measure Portage la PrairieManitoba, Canada Remove Portage la Prairie EstevanSaskatchewan, Canada Remove Estevan
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.2 5.2
Connector Score 7.2 6.0
Safety 3.8 5.5
Affordability 7.5 8.5
Transportation 8.5 6.5
Car-free friendliness 5.5 4.0
Walkability 3.6 4.3
Things to do 3.8 4.4
Food & dining 3.1 3.0
Places to stay 4.9 5.3
Nature & outdoors 4.0 3.5
Scenic value 5.3 3.5
Family friendliness 4.3 6.1
Solo-traveler friendliness 3.9 4.5
Nightlife 2.1 2.0
Remote-work friendliness 5.1 5.2
Road-trip convenience 6.8 6.6
Train-trip convenience 5.7 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 6.0 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $87 $94
Mid-range $118 $126
Luxury $110 $188
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 90 —
Typical 1-bedroom rent CA$1,000 CA$975
Median home price CA$285,000 CA$305,000
Population 13K 11K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Bus Airport Camping Drive Airport Camping
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Portage la Prairie — 5 h 10 min details
Character
Best for History History, Budget stays
Known for Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Theme & amusement parks, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping
When to go Peak: June to August Peak: is Monday to Thursday during oil and po…

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