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Hay River
City in Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
Hay River, situated on the southern shore of Great Slave Lake, is known as the 'Hub of the North' for its role in transportation and regional industry. With a tranquil riverside setting, the town offers a blend of northern wilderness, indigenous culture, and friendly small-town charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Territory
Northwest Territories
Population
3,528
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
60.82°, -115.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,460
Local Cost
$1,700
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
-3.4°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
-24.3°C
Record High
31.6°C
Record Low
-56.1°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
477 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
13.0
Airport
YHY
Distance
3 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.
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 62/100.
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