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Grand Forks
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Grand Forks is a small, welcoming city set in the Boundary region of British Columbia, surrounded by lush valleys and rivers. Known for its historic downtown, Doukhobor heritage, and natural beauty, it's an inviting stop for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
4,049
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
49.03°, -118.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,045
Local Cost
$1,248
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
70
English
98
Temperature
5.0°C
Summer Avg
17.7°C
Winter Avg
-7.4°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-36.2°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
615 mm
Internet Speed
199 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
ZGF
Distance
2 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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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