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Waskaganish
City in Quebec, Canada
Overview
Waskaganish is a remote Cree community in northern Quebec, situated where the Rupert River meets James Bay. Known for its rich Indigenous history, it features pristine wilderness, river views, and a close-knit population. Visitors are welcomed with warm hospitality and opportunities to explore traditional Cree culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Quebec
Population
2,536
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
51.48°, -78.75°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,155
Local Cost
$1,510
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
55
English
80
Temperature
-0.5°C
Summer Avg
13.4°C
Winter Avg
-16.2°C
Record High
34.4°C
Record Low
-41.4°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
826 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YKQ
Distance
1 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.
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 67/100.
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