| Measure | Channel-Port aux BasquesNewfoundland and Labrador, Canada Remove Channel-Port aux Basques | BathurstNew Brunswick, Canada Remove Bathurst |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.4 | 6.6 |
| Connector Score | 4.6 | 8.6 |
| Safety | 8.4 | 6.9 |
| Affordability | 6.5 | 7.7 |
| Transportation | 3.5 | 8.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 2.0 | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Things to do | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Food & dining | 3.0 | 4.3 |
| Places to stay | 4.8 | 5.3 |
| Nature & outdoors | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Scenic value | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Family friendliness | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Nightlife | 3.0 | 3.6 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.3 | 5.1 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.2 | 7.3 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 6.9 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $110 | $95 |
| Mid-range | $145 | $131 |
| Luxury | $129 | $199 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 100 | 88 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | CA$950 | CA$950 |
| Median home price | CA$175,000 | CA$260,000 |
| Population | 3,547 | 12K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Ferry Camping | Drive Train Bus Airport Camping |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Channel-Port aux Basques | — | 17 h 17 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Outdoors | Outdoors, Beaches |
| Known for | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Live music | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music |
| When to go | Peak: July to August when ferry and tourism t… | Peak: July to August and around Acadian Festi… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.