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Burns Lake
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Burns Lake is a welcoming lakeside community in northern British Columbia, renowned for its beautiful natural surroundings and outdoor recreation. With a laid-back atmosphere, friendly locals, and access to both forest and water, it's an ideal spot for nature lovers and those seeking a quiet retreat.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
1,779
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
54.23°, -125.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,840
Local Cost
$1,210
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
60
English
95
Temperature
1.9°C
Summer Avg
13.1°C
Winter Avg
-9.2°C
Record High
32.5°C
Record Low
-43.5°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
652 mm
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
12.0
Airport
YPZ
Distance
2 km
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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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