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Living in Bluewater

Bluewater is one of the cities recorded in Canada. At the end of 2022, Bluewater had a population of 8,034. The city faced an unemployment rate of 5.89% at the end of 2021. Bluewater's foreign population totalled 520 at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Bluewater?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in CanadaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Bluewater.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Bluewater recorded 4,882 dwellings at the end of 2021.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Bluewater yet. We do not infer one from another place.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings4,882 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Bluewater?

The unemployment rate is about 5.9 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 5.89 % · Statistics Canada8
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Bluewater is 5.9%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Canada per band1 city: 0% to under 2%10–210 cities: 2% to under 4%102–497 cities: 4% to under 6%974–6Bluewater 5.9%119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–1075 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–1251 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–1418 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–168 cities: 16% to under 18%816–181 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)2,111 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca10Official
Unemployment rate5.89 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Bluewater. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Job Bank and public employment services — Public employment service

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Bluewater. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Bluewater's nearest airport was YXU, 61 km away and offered 5 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count5 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km61 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYXU3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Bluewater. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

IRCC newcomer language-learning services finder — State Language Course

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Bluewater.

Climate and air quality

Bluewater's monthly mean temperatures were −3.4°C in January and 21°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Bluewater?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.9 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 5.86 µg/m³ · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Bluewater annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.9PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in CanadaAnnual PM2.5 in Bluewater is 5.9 µg/m³. Of 92 cities with data, 33 have annual PM2.5 of 3 to under 4 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Canada per band2 cities: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³21–216 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³162–333 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³333–413 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³134–512 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³125–6Bluewater 5.91 city: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³16–71 city: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³17–81 city: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³18–92 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³29–102 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³210–111 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–142 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³215–163 cities: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³316–171 city: 17 µg/m³ to under 18 µg/m³117–181 city: 20 µg/m³ to under 21 µg/m³120–211 city: 40 µg/m³ to under 41 µg/m³140–41

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.86 µg/m³31 Dec 2024data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 11.04 · Feb 10.7 · Mar 20.33 · Apr 19.47 · May 26.81 · Jun 30.71 · Jul 30.24 · Aug 31.28 · Sep 28.74 · Oct 26.76 · Nov 18.57 · Dec 13.39 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -20.97 · Feb -20.84 · Mar -18.72 · Apr -7.51 · May -0.5 · Jun 3.25 · Jul 10.69 · Aug 13.36 · Sep 5.17 · Oct 0.55 · Nov -6.81 · Dec -11.76 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -3.35 · Feb -3.95 · Mar -0.35 · Apr 4.9 · May 10.36 · Jun 16.5 · Jul 20.99 · Aug 21.18 · Sep 17.96 · Oct 11.45 · Nov 5.44 · Dec 0.25 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Canada cities
Happy Valley-Goose Bay8,080 residentsSaint-Philippe7,978 residentsDrumheller7,968 residentsSaint-Apollinaire8,136 residentsSt. Marys7,916 residentsEdson7,903 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Bluewater was 416.7 km² at the end of 2021. The population density of Bluewater stood at 18.1 people per km² at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Bluewater?

The published population was 8,034 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada7

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Bluewater residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport93.5%Foreign residents 6.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area416.7 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share6.96 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Foreign residents520 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Population density18.1 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population8,034 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada7Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Bluewater by year, residents7,0147,3797,7458,110200120052009201520228,034residents

Population rose 11.8% between 2001 and 2022, from 7,186 to 8,034.

Is Bluewater a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 38–60%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–66%
Student55%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 43–67%
Family51%strong on family, weak on safety · range 39–63%
Retirement54%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 40–68%
Foreign residents520 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population8,034 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings4,882 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,111 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate5.89 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
PM2.5 — annual mean5.86 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Bluewater when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Bluewater?

The published population was 8,034 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Bluewater?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.9 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Bluewater?

The unemployment rate is about 5.9 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Bluewater?

The median gross salary is 2,111 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Bluewater?

520 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Bluewater a good place to live?

Bluewater may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-26
  2. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
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