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Measure Watson LakeYukon, Canada Remove Watson Lake LloydminsterAlberta, Canada Remove Lloydminster ThompsonManitoba, Canada Remove Thompson
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 3.8 5.0 4.6
Connector Score 4.0 6.5 4.4
Safety 2.4 5.3 2.4
Affordability 4.2 7.0 5.7
Transportation 5.0 5.0 7.0
Car-free friendliness 2.5 2.5 4.5
Walkability 3.5 3.8 3.6
Things to do 3.7 5.2 4.5
Food & dining 3.0 3.6 3.1
Places to stay 4.8 4.6 4.9
Nature & outdoors 4.0 4.0 6.0
Scenic value 4.0 4.0 5.5
Family friendliness 5.5 8.6 6.5
Solo-traveler friendliness 3.5 4.6 3.6
Nightlife 2.0 2.5 2.1
Remote-work friendliness 4.3 5.3 4.7
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.4 5.8
Train-trip convenience 1.0 1.0 4.5
Bus-trip convenience 1.5 1.5 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $113 $92 $110
Mid-range $156 $126 $145
Luxury $147 $110 $129
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 123 95 108
Typical 1-bedroom rent CA$1,100 CA$1,150 CA$1,050
Median home price CA$275,000 CA$370,000 CA$250,000
Population 1,133 32K 13K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Airport Camping RV-friendly Drive Airport Drive Train Airport Camping
Car recommended — — —
Travel time from Watson Lake — Far Far
Character
Best for — Families History
Known for Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Family & kids National & state parks, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Theme & amusement parks, Shopping, Family & kids National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Family & kids
When to go Peak: June to August — —

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