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Petrolia
City in Ontario, Canada
Overview
Petrolia is a lively small town in Southwestern Ontario, internationally known as the birthplace of the Canadian oil industry. With a population of just over 5,700, it offers visitors a blend of historical sites, inviting green spaces, and a strong sense of community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Ontario
Population
5,742
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
42.87°, -82.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,025
Local Cost
$1,350
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
80
English
98
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
-3.2°C
Record High
36.2°C
Record Low
-28.4°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
683 mm
Internet Speed
556 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YZR
Distance
20 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 1 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 78/100.
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