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Vulcan
City in Alberta, Canada
Overview
Vulcan is a unique small town in southern Alberta, celebrated for its Star Trek-themed attractions and warm prairie hospitality. The town offers a blend of quirky tourism, local culture, and quiet, safe neighborhoods ideal for families and visitors seeking a relaxed atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Alberta
Population
1,769
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
50.40°, -113.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,900
Local Cost
$1,090
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
5.1°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
-6.9°C
Record High
37.9°C
Record Low
-32.8°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
440 mm
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
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 2025-12-08.
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: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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