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Port-Cartier
City in Quebec, Canada
Overview
Port-Cartier is a peaceful coastal city in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec, known for its mineral shipping port, forested landscapes, and expansive beaches. While small, the city offers a welcoming community, access to outdoor adventure, and scenic riverside settings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Quebec
Population
6,498
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
50.03°, -66.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,797
Local Cost
$1,122
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
80
English
45
Temperature
1.7°C
Summer Avg
14.6°C
Winter Avg
-12.0°C
Record High
27.8°C
Record Low
-36.4°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
957 mm
Internet Speed
62 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
31 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
8
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
YZV
Distance
48 km
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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.
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 70/100.
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