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Athabasca
City in Alberta, Canada
Overview
Athabasca is a charming small town in northern Alberta, Canada, positioned along the scenic Athabasca River. Known for its welcoming community, historic roots, and easy access to outdoor adventures, it offers a peaceful retreat just a couple of hours north of Edmonton.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Alberta
Population
2,759
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
54.72°, -113.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,845
Local Cost
$1,250
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
80
English
98
Temperature
2.2°C
Summer Avg
16.4°C
Winter Avg
-12.3°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
-43.3°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
484 mm
Internet Speed
84 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
26.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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