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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
88
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
74
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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
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 3 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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