| Measure | Williams LakeBritish Columbia, Canada Remove Williams Lake | CourtenayBritish Columbia, Canada Remove Courtenay |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 4.8 | 6.2 |
| Connector Score | 5.7 | 6.6 |
| Safety | 3.2 | 5.3 |
| Affordability | 7.2 | 5.7 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Walkability | 3.5 | 6.8 |
| Things to do | 4.5 | 6.2 |
| Food & dining | 3.0 | 5.3 |
| Places to stay | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.5 | 8.5 |
| Scenic value | 6.8 | 7.3 |
| Family friendliness | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 3.8 | 5.8 |
| Nightlife | 2.0 | 4.4 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Road-trip convenience | 5.6 | 6.4 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 5.1 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $92 | $118 |
| Mid-range | $131 | $168 |
| Luxury | $120 | $271 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 93 | 108 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,200 | CA$1,850 |
| Population | 11K | 28K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Ferry Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Williams Lake | — | 12 h 16 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | History | Outdoors, Skiing |
| Known for | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Shopping | Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: Stampede weekend and June to September | Peak: July to August and ski season |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.