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Colwood
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Colwood is a tranquil city on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, known for its breathtaking beaches, historic sites, and friendly community vibes. With a mix of modern neighborhoods and natural beauty, Colwood provides a relaxed pace just a short drive from downtown Victoria.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
16,859
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
48.43°, -123.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
86
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,680
Local Cost
$1,770
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
15.2°C
Winter Avg
4.2°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
-10.1°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1250 mm
City Vibrancy
38
Coworking
1
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
31
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YWH
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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 87/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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