Smithers
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Smithers is a charming small town in northern British Columbia, set in the Bulkley Valley beneath Hudson Bay Mountain. Renowned for its alpine feel and year-round outdoor activities, Smithers appeals to both adventurers and those seeking a laid-back mountain vibe.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
5,401
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
54.78°, -127.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
74
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,918
Local Cost
$1,410
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
87
English
99
Temperature
-0.2°C
Summer Avg
11.2°C
Winter Avg
-11.2°C
Record High
30.5°C
Record Low
-44.9°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
850 mm
Internet Speed
33 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
70 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
6
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
17.0
Airport
YYD
Distance
5 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 2025-12-07.
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 2026-03-22.
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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.