La Malbaie
City in Quebec, Canada
Overview
La Malbaie is a picturesque town along the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, famed for its grand historic resorts and stunning natural surroundings. An ideal gateway to Charlevoix's outdoor adventure, it offers a mix of refined dining, casinos, and scenic trails. Expect a peaceful, small-town atmosphere with plenty of charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Quebec
Population
8,387
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
47.65°, -70.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,758
Local Cost
$1,190
Local Income
$1,950
Cashless
89
English
40
Temperature
3.6°C
Summer Avg
16.8°C
Winter Avg
-10.6°C
Record High
29.8°C
Record Low
-35.5°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1012 mm
Internet Speed
205 Mbps
Upload
152 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
YML
Distance
8 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: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.