Hawkesbury
City in Ontario, Canada
Overview
Hawkesbury is a charming town located on the Ontario/Quebec border, known for its close-knit community and scenic views along the Ottawa River. The city combines small-town hospitality with cultural diversity, making it a pleasant stop between Ottawa and Montreal.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Ontario
Population
10,263
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
45.60°, -74.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,970
Local Cost
$1,335
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
87
English
95
Temperature
5.8°C
Summer Avg
19.7°C
Winter Avg
-9.4°C
Record High
36.0°C
Record Low
-40.9°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1053 mm
Internet Speed
199 Mbps
Upload
163 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
10
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
YMX
Distance
45 km
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Neighborhoods
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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 8 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.