Carleton-sur-Mer
City in Quebec, Canada
Overview
Carleton-sur-Mer is a picturesque town on the south shore of Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula, renowned for its stunning views of Chaleur Bay and lively maritime culture. It blends outdoor adventure, local gastronomy, and a relaxed, welcoming community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Quebec
Population
4,190
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
48.11°, -66.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,740
Local Cost
$1,110
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
82
English
45
Temperature
3.3°C
Summer Avg
16.5°C
Winter Avg
-10.4°C
Record High
31.3°C
Record Low
-32.3°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1038 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
11.0
Airport
YCL
Distance
20 km
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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 2025-12-07.
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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.