| Measure | QuesnelBritish Columbia, Canada Remove Quesnel | DuncanBritish Columbia, Canada Remove Duncan |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.2 | 4.8 |
| Connector Score | 5.5 | 7.1 |
| Safety | 3.6 | 4.5 |
| Affordability | 7.3 | 5.7 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 5.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Walkability | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Things to do | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| Food & dining | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Places to stay | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Nature & outdoors | 8.0 | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Family friendliness | 4.7 | 3.9 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Nightlife | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.9 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $88 | $118 |
| Mid-range | $122 | $163 |
| Luxury | $110 | $260 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 92 | 108 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,100 | CA$1,700 |
| Median home price | CA$350,000 | CA$800,000 |
| Population | 9,889 | 5,047 |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport Camping RV-friendly | Drive Bus Ferry |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Quesnel | — | 16 h 49 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Outdoors, History | Wine country |
| Known for | Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Shopping | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Wineries & breweries, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: June to September | Peak: June to September |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.