Castlegar
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Castlegar, set in the Selkirk Mountains at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers, is a charming city known for its scenic beauty and lively community life. Outdoor activities abound, with well-kept trails, water sports, and an artsy downtown core providing year-round appeal.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
8,039
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
49.32°, -117.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,215
Local Cost
$1,370
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
80
English
99
Temperature
2.3°C
Summer Avg
14.6°C
Winter Avg
-9.6°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
-38.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
792 mm
Internet Speed
163 Mbps
Upload
150 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
9
Transport
26
Walk Score
26
Footways
52.0
Airport
YCG
Distance
4 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 8 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 65/100.