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Lac-Mégantic
City in Quebec, Canada
Overview
Lac-Mégantic is a lakeside town in Quebec's Eastern Townships, surrounded by hills and forests. It offers a peaceful atmosphere, lively local culture, and a charming historic center popular with outdoor enthusiasts and travelers seeking small-town authenticity.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Quebec
Population
5,646
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
45.58°, -70.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,664
Local Cost
$1,000
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
70
English
45
Temperature
3.7°C
Summer Avg
16.6°C
Winter Avg
-10.0°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
-35.5°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1148 mm
Internet Speed
18 Mbps
Upload
0 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
20.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 2025-12-06.
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 72/100.
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