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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
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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
3 areas mapped
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Neighborhoods

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Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Petit-Matane Saint-Jérôme-de-Matane Saint-Luc-de-Matane

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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-26.

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 75/100.

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