| Measure | BathurstNew Brunswick, Canada Remove Bathurst | DigbyNova Scotia, Canada Remove Digby |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.6 | 5.8 |
| Connector Score | 8.6 | 7.3 |
| Safety | 6.9 | 8.1 |
| Affordability | 7.7 | 7.2 |
| Transportation | 8.5 | 5.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.5 | 3.0 |
| Walkability | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Things to do | 5.0 | 4.7 |
| Food & dining | 4.3 | 3.0 |
| Places to stay | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Nature & outdoors | 9.5 | 8.0 |
| Scenic value | 8.8 | 6.5 |
| Family friendliness | 5.9 | 5.6 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Nightlife | 3.6 | 2.0 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.1 | 4.4 |
| Road-trip convenience | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Train-trip convenience | 6.9 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $95 | $99 |
| Mid-range | $131 | $134 |
| Luxury | $199 | $220 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 88 | 93 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$950 | CA$1,100 |
| Population | 12K | 2,001 |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport Camping | Drive Bus Ferry Camping |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Bathurst | — | 4 h 54 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Outdoors, Beaches | Outdoors |
| Known for | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music | Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: July to August and around Acadian Festi… | Peak: July to August |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.