| Measure | Baie-Saint-PaulQuebec, Canada Remove Baie-Saint-Paul | LavalQuebec, Canada Remove Laval |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.2 | 6.8 |
| Connector Score | 6.6 | 9.1 |
| Safety | 9.0 | 7.9 |
| Affordability | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Transportation | 3.5 | 10.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 2.0 | 7.0 |
| Walkability | 3.5 | 5.3 |
| Things to do | 4.6 | 5.9 |
| Food & dining | 4.8 | 6.8 |
| Places to stay | 5.3 | 6.6 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Family friendliness | 5.3 | 6.6 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Nightlife | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.2 | 6.4 |
| Road-trip convenience | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 7.8 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 7.3 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $117 | $108 |
| Mid-range | $180 | $156 |
| Luxury | $322 | $250 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 105 | 100 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$1,025 | CA$1,500 |
| Population | 7,371 | 438K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Ferry Camping | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Baie-Saint-Paul | — | 4 h 42 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | History, Skiing | Car-free travel, History |
| Known for | Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Live music, Skiing & winter sports | Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: July to August, fall colours and Christ… | Peak: June to September and holiday weekends |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.