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Chester
City in Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Chester is a picturesque seaside community in Nova Scotia, known for its lively sailing scene, stunning views of Mahone Bay, and a charming village core filled with heritage architecture. It offers a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere with plenty of outdoor activities, galleries, and cozy local eateries.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Nova Scotia
Population
2,348
Time Zone
America/Halifax
Coordinates
44.54°, -64.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
95
Female Safety
94
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,025
Local Cost
$1,410
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
7.1°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
-2.6°C
Record High
30.5°C
Record Low
-20.1°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1249 mm
Internet Speed
383 Mbps
Upload
228 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2025-12-08.
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: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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