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Norman Wells
City in Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
Norman Wells is a remote but lively community on the banks of the Mackenzie River in the Northwest Territories, known for its stunning wilderness and historic ties to the oil industry. It is a northern hub for adventure, culture, and access to the Canadian Arctic.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Territory
Northwest Territories
Population
1,027
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
65.28°, -126.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,800
Local Cost
$2,200
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
-6.0°C
Summer Avg
13.7°C
Winter Avg
-24.0°C
Record High
31.8°C
Record Low
-45.9°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
458 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YVQ
Distance
2 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 2025-12-08.
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 75/100.
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