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Courtenay
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Courtenay is a charming small city on Vancouver Island known for its lush scenery, thriving arts community, and proximity to outdoor recreation. The city combines modern amenities with a laid-back island lifestyle, making it a destination for nature lovers, families, and creative types.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
25,599
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
49.69°, -124.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,320
Local Cost
$1,650
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
8.0°C
Summer Avg
15.3°C
Winter Avg
1.5°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
-15.0°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1074 mm
Internet Speed
168 Mbps
Upload
79 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
56
Coworking
1
Cafes
20
Nightlife
8
Parks
27
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YCA
Distance
1 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: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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