Grimshaw
City in Alberta, Canada
Overview
Grimshaw is a small, welcoming town in northern Alberta, known as the 'Mile Zero' of the Mackenzie Highway. It's a gateway to outdoor adventure, offering a peaceful pace of life and strong local community spirit.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Alberta
Population
2,601
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
56.18°, -117.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,831
Local Cost
$1,120
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
85
English
99
Temperature
1.6°C
Summer Avg
15.8°C
Winter Avg
-13.1°C
Record High
32.9°C
Record Low
-46.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
492 mm
Internet Speed
808 Mbps
Upload
817 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
18
Walk Score
18
Footways
36.0
Airport
YPE
Distance
11 km
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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 1 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 64/100.