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Living in Kirkland Lake

Kirkland Lake is a city in Canada. The population of Kirkland Lake totalled 8,229 at the end of 2022. The unemployment rate was 10.84% at the end of 2021. Kirkland Lake had a foreign population of 335 at the end of 2021.

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

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 Kirkland Lake.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The city had 4,353 dwellings at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings4,353 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings3,775 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

4.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 335 people of 8,229 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Kirkland Lake is 10.8%. 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%7510–12Kirkland Lake 10.8%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
Employment rate48.5 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,425 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca10Official
Unemployment rate10.84 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Kirkland Lake. 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 Kirkland Lake. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Kirkland Lake's nearest airport was YUY, 89 km away and offered 3 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count3 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km89 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYUY3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Kirkland 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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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Kirkland Lake.

Climate and air quality

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 3.42 · Feb 0.68 · Mar 23.92 · Apr 23.93 · May 34.45 · Jun 33.14 · Jul 36.3 · Aug 34.24 · Sep 31.84 · Oct 26.97 · Nov 19.71 · Dec 7.81 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -44.31 · Feb -38.44 · Mar -38.29 · Apr -19.1 · May -6.4 · Jun -2.14 · Jul 4.45 · Aug 2.98 · Sep -1.82 · Oct -10.63 · Nov -21.81 · Dec -42.33 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -15.6 · Feb -14.41 · Mar -8.05 · Apr 1.33 · May 9.8 · Jun 15.59 · Jul 18.61 · Aug 17.63 · Sep 13.33 · Oct 5.18 · Nov -2.14 · Dec -10.55 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Trail8,207 residentsTorbay8,258 residentsAylmer8,274 residentsShediac8,182 residentsRenfrew8,298 residentsCamlachie8,308 residents

Population and city profile

Kirkland Lake's total area was 261.3 km² at the end of 2021. The number of households reached 3,775 at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the population density reached 29.7 people per km².

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Kirkland Lake residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport95.9%Foreign residents 4.1%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area261.3 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
City area261.3 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share4.44 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents335 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density29.7 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population8,229 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Kirkland Lake by year, residents7,6588,1048,5518,997200120052009201520228,229residents

Population fell 7.6% between 2001 and 2022, from 8,905 to 8,229.

Is Kirkland Lake 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 worker45%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 34–56%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–63%
Student53%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 41–65%
Family45%strong on family, weak on safety · range 33–57%
Retirement54%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–68%
Foreign residents335 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population8,229 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings4,353 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate48.5 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,425 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate10.84 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households3,775 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Labour force participation rate54.4 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Kirkland Lake 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.

What is the typical salary around Kirkland Lake?

The median gross salary is 2,425 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Kirkland Lake?

The unemployment rate is 10.84 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Kirkland Lake?

The published population is 8,229 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Kirkland Lake?

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

Is Kirkland Lake a good place to live?

Kirkland 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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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Kirkland Lake, Canada: salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/kirkland-lake/ 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. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Statistics Canada api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  8. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  10. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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