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Viking
City in Alberta, Canada
Overview
Viking, Alberta is a quaint prairie town with a friendly, close-knit community and picturesque landscapes. Known for its Scandinavian heritage and the birthplace of several National Hockey League players, Viking embodies classic rural Alberta hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Alberta
Population
986
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
53.10°, -111.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$1,560
Local Cost
$988
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
78
English
100
Temperature
3.4°C
Summer Avg
16.8°C
Winter Avg
-10.5°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-41.2°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
474 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
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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 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 67/100.
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