Cold Lake

City in Alberta, Canada

Overview

Cold Lake is a picturesque small city on the shores of a vast lake in northeastern Alberta, famous for its outdoor recreation, year-round natural beauty, and welcoming community. It is a gateway to water and winter sports, and is influenced by its nearby air base, adding a unique charm and dynamism.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Alberta
Population
15,661
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
54.47°, -110.18°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,985
Local Cost
$1,370
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
83
English
98
Temperature
1.4°C
Summer Avg
16.6°C
Winter Avg
-14.8°C
Record High
36.7°C
Record Low
-47.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
515 mm
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
11
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
26.0
Airport
YOD
Distance
9 km

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Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.