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Buckingham
City in Quebec, Canada
Overview
Buckingham is a small, lively community in Quebec, set along the scenic Lièvre River. Known for its strong local identity, friendly residents, and tranquil green spaces, it offers a relaxed pace of life while retaining key amenities. The city blends traditional Quebecois culture with access to natural attractions and is a peaceful base for exploring the Outaouais region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Quebec
Population
12,795
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
45.59°, -75.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,105
Local Cost
$1,240
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
92
English
62
Temperature
5.7°C
Summer Avg
19.4°C
Winter Avg
-9.4°C
Record High
36.0°C
Record Low
-39.9°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
981 mm
Internet Speed
241 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
21
Transport
92
Walk Score
92
Footways
183.0
Airport
YND
Distance
13 km
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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 3 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 2025-12-06.
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 75/100.
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