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Lake Cowichan
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Lake Cowichan is a small, scenic town on southern Vancouver Island, renowned for its rich forests, clear waters, and tranquil atmosphere. Popular with families, retirees, and nature lovers, it offers abundant outdoor recreation and a friendly, small-town charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
3,226
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
48.82°, -124.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,071
Local Cost
$1,440
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
75
English
100
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
Internet Speed
44 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
27
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
24
Transport
73
Walk Score
73
Footways
145.0
Airport
DUQ
Distance
26 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 2025-12-07.
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 72/100.
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