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Cedar
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Cedar is a charming, laid-back community in British Columbia known for its scenic natural surroundings and small-town atmosphere. It offers a tranquil rural experience with easy access to outdoor activities along the Nanaimo River. The town's close-knit feel and friendly locals make it a welcoming spot for visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
2,836
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
49.12°, -123.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,422
Local Cost
$1,580
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
70
English
98
Temperature
10.2°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
3.8°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
-10.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
875 mm
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YCD
Distance
7 km
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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 2025-12-07.
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: 61/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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