Cowansville

City in Quebec, Canada

Overview

Cowansville is a charming town in Quebec's Eastern Townships, known for its welcoming community, lakeside vistas, and historic character. With easy access to nature and local culture, it's a peaceful destination for visitors seeking authentic small-town Quebec.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Quebec
Population
16,272
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
45.20°, -72.75°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,021
Local Cost
$1,211
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
82
English
55
Temperature
5.6°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
-8.3°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
-37.5°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1132 mm
Internet Speed
198 Mbps
Upload
127 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
12
Transport
14
Walk Score
14
Footways
28.0
Airport
ZBM
Distance
10 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 37 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.