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Prince Rupert
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Prince Rupert is a small coastal city in northwestern British Columbia, where lush rainforests meet dramatic ocean landscapes. It's famed for its rich Indigenous heritage, superb wildlife watching, and is a gateway to adventure in the Pacific Northwest.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
12,220
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
54.32°, -130.32°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,085
Local Cost
$1,476
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
7.5°C
Summer Avg
13.3°C
Winter Avg
2.2°C
Record High
26.3°C
Record Low
-16.9°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
2241 mm
Internet Speed
89 Mbps
Upload
88 Mbps
Latency
3 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
3
Parks
16
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
670.0
Airport
CZSW
Distance
3 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 5 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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