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Salt Spring Island
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Salt Spring Island is the largest and most visited of British Columbia's Southern Gulf Islands, famed for its natural beauty, lively arts scene, and laid-back atmosphere. The island offers charming villages, artisanal markets, and abundant outdoor activities year-round.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
48.82°, -123.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,510
Local Cost
$1,830
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
70
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
YGG
Distance
4 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-21.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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