Val-des-Monts

City in Quebec, Canada

Overview

Val-des-Monts, set in Quebec's scenic Outaouais region, is a tranquil municipality renowned for its lakes, forests, and cottage communities. Just north of Gatineau and Ottawa, it balances rural charm with access to outdoor activities all year round.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Quebec
Population
13,328
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
45.65°, -75.67°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,015
Local Cost
$1,530
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
75
English
45
Temperature
5.7°C
Summer Avg
19.4°C
Winter Avg
-9.4°C
Record High
36.0°C
Record Low
-39.9°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
981 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YND
Distance
16 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 2025-12-06.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.