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Quesnel
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Quesnel is a charming small city set on the banks of the Fraser River in central British Columbia. With a rich Gold Rush history, welcoming locals, and beautiful surrounding nature, the city offers a peaceful getaway and gateway to the Cariboo region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
9,879
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
52.98°, -122.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,008
Local Cost
$1,300
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
88
English
100
Temperature
3.5°C
Summer Avg
15.3°C
Winter Avg
-8.1°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
-43.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
605 mm
Internet Speed
61 Mbps
Upload
65 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
17
Transport
14
Walk Score
14
Footways
27.0
Airport
YQZ
Distance
5 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 10 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 82/100.
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