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Living in Cap-aux-Meules

Cap-aux-Meules is one of the cities recorded in Canada. Cap-aux-Meules numbered 12,190 residents at the end of 2021. Cap-aux-Meules's population density measured 407.9 people per km² at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Cap-aux-Meules?

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 Cap-aux-Meules.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The city had 6,413 dwellings at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings6,413 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Cap-aux-Meules is 11.4%. 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%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–1075 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–12Cap-aux-Meules 11.4%51 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)1,703 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca9Official
Unemployment rate11.4 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021www150.statcan.gc.ca10Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Cap-aux-Meules. 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 Cap-aux-Meules. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Cap-aux-Meules's nearest airport was YGR, 8 km away and offered 3 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count3 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights1Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km8 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYGR3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Cap-aux-Meules. 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

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Cap-aux-Meules.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were −5.5°C in January and 17.7°C in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Cap-aux-Meules average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND21°-10°Daytime highNight-time low
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -2.5 · Feb -3.6 · Mar -0.7 · Apr 4.1 · May 10.4 · Jun 15.9 · Jul 20.8 · Aug 21.3 · Sep 17.3 · Oct 11.4 · Nov 6.1 · Dec 1.1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI6Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -8.4 · Feb -10.1 · Mar -6.3 · Apr -1.2 · May 3.7 · Jun 9.1 · Jul 14.6 · Aug 15.4 · Sep 11.7 · Oct 6.4 · Nov 1.3 · Dec -3.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI7Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -5.5 · Feb -6.8 · Mar -3.6 · Apr 1.5 · May 7.1 · Jun 12.6 · Jul 17.7 · Aug 18.4 · Sep 14.5 · Oct 9 · Nov 3.7 · Dec -1.2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI8Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Gander12,191 residentsRothesay12,260 residentsWetaskiwin12,317 residentsErin12,044 residentsBathurst12,370 residentsBlackfalds11,962 residents

Population and city profile

Cap-aux-Meules spanned 6.2 km² at the end of 2021.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area6.17 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Population density407.9 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Population12,190 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official

Is Cap-aux-Meules 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 worker46%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 35–57%
Skilled employee52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–62%
Student55%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 43–67%
Family46%strong on family, weak on safety · range 34–58%
Retirement55%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–69%
Population12,190 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings6,413 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)1,703 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate11.4 %31 Dec 2021Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
City area6.17 km²31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population density407.9 people/km²31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Cap-aux-Meules 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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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Cap-aux-Meules?

The median gross salary is 1,703 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Cap-aux-Meules?

The unemployment rate is 11.4 %. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many people live in Cap-aux-Meules?

The published population is 12,190 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Cap-aux-Meules a good place to live?

Cap-aux-Meules 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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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Cap-aux-Meules, Canada: salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/cap-aux-meules/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  2. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  3. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-05
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  6. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  7. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27
  10. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-26

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