Matane
City in Quebec, Canada
Overview
Matane, set on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River in Quebec, is a welcoming coastal city known for its salmon, fresh seafood, and stunning maritime landscapes. Its small-town charm, easygoing pace, and proximity to natural wonders make it a great stop on a Gaspésie road trip.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Quebec
Population
14,000
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
48.83°, -67.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,635
Local Cost
$1,148
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
75
English
35
Temperature
3.3°C
Summer Avg
14.7°C
Winter Avg
-8.4°C
Record High
26.0°C
Record Low
-28.1°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1056 mm
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YME
Distance
6 km
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Neighborhoods
PartialCoverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.
Coverage is incomplete — more neighborhoods are being added.
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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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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.