| Measure | BathurstNew Brunswick, Canada Remove Bathurst | CharlottetownPrince Edward Island, Canada Remove Charlottetown | Owen SoundOntario, Canada Remove Owen Sound | CollingwoodOntario, Canada Remove Collingwood |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||||
| Overall score | 6.6 | 6.4 | 5.9 | 6.4 |
| Connector Score | 8.6 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.7 |
| Safety | 6.9 | 8.0 | 7.1 | 8.5 |
| Affordability | 7.7 | 5.7 | 7.2 | 5.0 |
| Transportation | 8.5 | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.5 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 4.0 |
| Walkability | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 6.7 |
| Things to do | 5.0 | 6.3 | 5.4 | 5.9 |
| Food & dining | 4.3 | 5.4 | 3.4 | 5.2 |
| Places to stay | 5.3 | 5.2 | 4.4 | 5.0 |
| Nature & outdoors | 9.5 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Scenic value | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Family friendliness | 5.9 | 8.1 | 5.9 | 6.7 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.0 | 5.7 | 5.2 | 6.7 |
| Nightlife | 3.6 | 4.6 | 3.3 | 4.4 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 4.8 |
| Road-trip convenience | 7.3 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 6.9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||||
| Budget | $95 | $127 | $95 | $141 |
| Mid-range | $131 | $189 | $131 | $225 |
| Luxury | $199 | $316 | $120 | $433 |
| Living there | ||||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 88 | 108 | 93 | 115 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$950 | CA$1,700 | CA$1,450 | CA$2,050 |
| Population | 12K | 39K | 22K | 25K |
| Getting there | ||||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport Camping | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Ferry Airport | Drive Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — | — | — |
| Travel time from Bathurst | — | 3 h 37 min details | Far | Far |
| Character | ||||
| Best for | Outdoors, Beaches | Outdoors, Families, Beaches | Outdoors, Beaches | Outdoors, Beaches, History |
| Known for | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Family & kids | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music, Shopping | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Theme & amusement parks, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Skiing & winter sports |
| When to go | Peak: July to August and around Acadian Festi… | Peak: July to August | Peak: July to August and fall colours | Peak: December to March and July to August |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.