North Bay
City in Ontario, Canada
Overview
North Bay is a lively city in northeastern Ontario, set on the banks of Lake Nipissing. Known for its natural beauty, thriving arts scene, and welcoming small-town vibe, it offers a mix of outdoor adventure and cultural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Ontario
Population
51,553
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
46.32°, -79.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,198
Local Cost
$1,382
Local Income
$2,050
Cashless
82
English
98
Temperature
4.3°C
Summer Avg
17.7°C
Winter Avg
-10.2°C
Record High
31.5°C
Record Low
-42.3°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
840 mm
Internet Speed
251 Mbps
Upload
147 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
45
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
5
Parks
30
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YYB
Distance
6 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 25 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 86/100.