| Measure | Channel-Port aux BasquesNewfoundland and Labrador, Canada Remove Channel-Port aux Basques | Baie-ComeauQuebec, Canada Remove Baie-Comeau |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Connector Score | 4.6 | 5.2 |
| Safety | 8.4 | 7.5 |
| Affordability | 6.5 | 6.7 |
| Transportation | 3.5 | 5.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Things to do | 4.7 | 4.2 |
| Food & dining | 3.0 | 3.4 |
| Places to stay | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| Nature & outdoors | 9.5 | 4.5 |
| Scenic value | 8.8 | 4.0 |
| Family friendliness | 5.7 | 4.5 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Nightlife | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.3 | 5.1 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $110 | $99 |
| Mid-range | $145 | $138 |
| Luxury | $129 | $129 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 100 | 98 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$950 | CA$950 |
| Median home price | CA$175,000 | CA$240,000 |
| Population | 3,547 | 21K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Ferry Camping | Drive Ferry Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Channel-Port aux Basques | — | 1 d 0 h details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Outdoors | Skiing |
| Known for | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Live music | Lakes & rivers, Live music, Skiing & winter sports |
| When to go | Peak: July to August when ferry and tourism t… | Peak: Late June to August |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.