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Port Alberni
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Port Alberni is a small city set in the heart of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, renowned for its stunning natural surroundings and gateway status to outdoor adventures. The city sits at the head of the Alberni Inlet and is surrounded by forests, mountains, and lakes, making it a prime destination for fishing, hiking, and water sports.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
17,678
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
49.24°, -124.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$1,970
Local Cost
$1,380
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
8.3°C
Summer Avg
14.3°C
Winter Avg
2.9°C
Record High
33.5°C
Record Low
-13.7°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1671 mm
Internet Speed
263 Mbps
Upload
96 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
30
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
5
Parks
16
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YPB
Distance
13 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 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 79/100.
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