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Cardston
City in Alberta, Canada
Overview
Cardston is a charming small town in southern Alberta, known for its rich pioneer history, welcoming community, and striking natural scenery. Surrounded by spacious prairies and near Waterton Lakes National Park, Cardston is a peaceful gateway to outdoor adventure and cultural exploration.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Alberta
Population
3,724
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
49.20°, -113.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,945
Local Cost
$1,180
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
82
English
100
Temperature
4.1°C
Summer Avg
16.0°C
Winter Avg
-7.2°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
-36.2°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
588 mm
Internet Speed
48 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
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 2025-12-06.
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 70/100.
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