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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 · estimate
72
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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