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Nelson
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Nelson is a picturesque small city set in the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia, famed for its heritage architecture, lively arts scene, and proximity to outdoor adventure. The city offers a relaxed atmosphere, scenic scenery, and a strong community spirit that attracts creatives and families alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
10,664
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
49.50°, -117.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
81
LGBTQ+ Safety
84
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,330
Local Cost
$1,550
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
85
English
99
Temperature
2.3°C
Summer Avg
14.6°C
Winter Avg
-9.6°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
-38.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
792 mm
Internet Speed
140 Mbps
Upload
51 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
4
Parks
8
Transport
17
Walk Score
17
Footways
33.0
Airport
YCG
Distance
34 km
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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 12 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 89/100.
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