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Fairwinds

City in British Columbia, Canada

Overview

Set on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island, Fairwinds is a picturesque seaside community offering a blend of tranquil nature and modern comforts. The city is known for its marina, lush parks, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
49.28°, -124.13°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
88
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,907
Local Cost
$2,090
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
88
English
99
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
4.4°C
Record High
33.4°C
Record Low
-8.7°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1029 mm
Internet Speed
440 Mbps
Upload
79 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
ZNA
Distance
18 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 62/100.

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