Living in Grand Lake

In Grand Lake, unemployment is 12.8% (2021).

Grand Lake's population was 853 at the end of 2021. Grand Lake recorded 12.9% unemployment at the end of 2021. Grand Lake had a population density of 1.8 people per km² at the end of 2021.

Last checked 2026-09-2611 sources

Population853people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada

Median gross salary (region)2,462EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca

Unemployment rate12.8%country median 8.4% — 52% aboveOfficial source · www150.statcan.gc.ca

Recorded crime6,200incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025District figureOfficial source · Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police

Higher unemployment than 90% of Canadian cities that publish it and more recorded crime than 66% of Canadian cities that publish it.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Grand Lake?

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Housing and cost

Grand Lake counted 504 dwellings at the end of 2021.

No city-level rent figure is published for Grand Lake. The available city-level cost figures remain below.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€50

Mobile plan, 10 GB€24

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited	49.79 EUR/month	30 Sept 2026	Bell Fibe 500 home internet¹Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB	24.27 EUR/month	30 Sept 2026	Public Mobile 50GB plan⁶Official · national market
Dwellings	504 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁷Official
Main residence dwellings	421 dwellings	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁹Official

Is Grand Lake a good place to live?

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Remote worker45%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 34–56%

Skilled employee52%strong on work, weak on education · range 42–62%

Student44%strong on legal route, weak on education · range 32–56%

Family45%strong on family, weak on education · range 33–57%

Retirement54%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–68%

Work and income

The employment rate was 44.3% at the end of 2021.

What is the unemployment rate in Grand Lake?

The unemployment rate is 12.8 % (2021). Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca¹¹

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Grand Lake is 12.8%. Of 515 cities with data, 125 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.

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Grand Lake 12.8%

Unemployment rate (%)

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Employment rate	44.3 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁹Official
Median gross salary (regional)	2,462 EUR/month	31 Dec 2020	www150.statcan.gc.ca¹⁰Official
Unemployment rate	12.8 %country median 8.4%	31 Dec 2021	www150.statcan.gc.ca¹¹Official

Public employment service

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

Country-level information

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Safety

How safe is Grand Lake?

Police recorded about 6,200 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police²

Recorded crime across major citiesGrand Lake highlighted among comparable cities

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Winnipeg7,894

Edmonton7,108

Halifax6,020

Vancouver5,438

Calgary4,796

London4,743

Québec4,630

Ottawa4,298

Hamilton4,257

Toronto4,177

Gatineau3,756

Montreal3,674

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents	6,200 incidents per 100,000	31 Dec 2025	Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police²Official · county

Mobility and administration

Grand Lake's nearest airport was YFC, 52 km away and offered 4 direct destinations.

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport	4 count	3 Aug 2026	OpenFlights⁴Official
Distance to the nearest major airport	52 km	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports⁵Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)	YFC	3 Aug 2026	OurAirports⁵Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Grand Lake. 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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Climate and air quality

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Monthly extreme high temperature	Jan 12.66 · Feb 12.62 · Mar 21.62 · Apr 23.88 · May 29.23 · Jun 31.69 · Jul 32.02 · Aug 31.36 · Sep 31.12 · Oct 24.8 · Nov 18.17 · Dec 14.38 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center³Official · coordinate grid
Monthly extreme low temperature	Jan -33.64 · Feb -31.1 · Mar -28.06 · Apr -15.29 · May -3.56 · Jun 0.65 · Jul 7.49 · Aug 6.48 · Sep 0.55 · Oct -5.13 · Nov -16.47 · Dec -28.78 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center³Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by month	Jan -9.33 · Feb -8.17 · Mar -2.89 · Apr 4.13 · May 10.52 · Jun 15.66 · Jul 19.31 · Aug 18.68 · Sep 14.61 · Oct 8.12 · Nov 1.61 · Dec -5.03 °C	31 Dec 2001	NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center³Official · coordinate grid

Population and city profile

The total area of Grand Lake was 483.4 km² at the end of 2021. Grand Lake counted 420 households at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Grand Lake?

The published population was 853 people in May 2021. Source: Statistics Canada⁸

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Area	483.5 km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁹Official
City area	483.5 km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁷Official
Population density	1.8 people/km²	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁷Official
Population	853 people	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁸Official

Additional context

Metric	Value	Period	Source
Households	420 households	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁹Official
Labour force participation rate	50.9 %	31 Dec 2021	Statistics Canada⁹Official

Alternatives for people set on Grand Lake

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Alternative cities in Canada

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All Canada cities

Sainte-Monique886 residents Fundy-St. Martins1,177 residents Fundy Albert597 residents Hanceville447 residents Heron Bay1,844 residents Carleton North1,966 residents

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

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Common questions

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How many people live in Grand Lake?

The published population was 853 people in May 2021. Source: Statistics Canada.

How safe is Grand Lake?

What is the unemployment rate in Grand Lake?

The unemployment rate is 12.8 % (2021). Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the typical salary around Grand Lake?

The median gross salary is 2,462 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

Is Grand Lake a good place to live?

Grand Lake 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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Bell Fibe 500 home internet bell.ca · checked 2026-09-15
Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-09-25
NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
Public Mobile 50GB plan publicmobile.ca · checked 2026-09-15
Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
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