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Terrace
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Set in the Skeena Valley amid mountain and river views, Terrace is a small city in northern British Columbia famed for its outdoor recreation and welcoming community. With rich indigenous heritage, charming neighborhoods, and easy access to wilderness, Terrace draws both adventurers and families who value nature and laid-back living.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
19,443
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
54.52°, -128.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
77
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
63
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,215
Local Cost
$1,410
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
81
English
98
Temperature
1.5°C
Summer Avg
10.9°C
Winter Avg
-7.1°C
Record High
32.1°C
Record Low
-39.5°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
1626 mm
Internet Speed
143 Mbps
Upload
93 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
3
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YXT
Distance
6 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 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 75/100.
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