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Sicamous
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Sicamous is a picturesque small town set between Shuswap and Mara Lakes in British Columbia, renowned as the Houseboat Capital of Canada. Its natural landscape, access to water sports, and welcoming community make it a summer gateway for travelers seeking relaxation and outdoor adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
1,786
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
50.83°, -118.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
73
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,880
Local Cost
$1,349
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
1.7°C
Summer Avg
14.0°C
Winter Avg
-9.9°C
Record High
31.2°C
Record Low
-37.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1022 mm
Internet Speed
103 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
31 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
22
Walk Score
22
Footways
43.0
Airport
YSN
Distance
24 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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 63/100.
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