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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 · estimate
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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 2025-12-07.
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: 67/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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