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Living in Pointe-du-Lac

Pointe-du-Lac is one of the cities recorded in Canada. Its population was 2,177 at the end of 2021. Pointe-du-Lac recorded 5.4% unemployment at the end of 2021. The city recorded a population density of 34.3 people per km² at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Pointe-du-Lac?

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 Pointe-du-Lac.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The city had 1,219 dwellings at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings1,219 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings968 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official

Work and income

Employment rates for Pointe-du-Lac measured 56.8% at the end of 2021. Pointe-du-Lac had a labour force participation rate of 60.1% at the end of 2021.

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Pointe-du-Lac is 5.4%. 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%974–6Pointe-du-Lac 5.4%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
Employment rate56.8 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,203 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca6Official
Unemployment rate5.4 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021www150.statcan.gc.ca7Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Pointe-du-Lac. 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 Pointe-du-Lac. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Pointe-du-Lac was 36 km from its nearest major airport.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km36 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYRJ3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Pointe-du-Lac. 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 Pointe-du-Lac.

Climate and air quality

Pointe-du-Lac's monthly mean temperatures were −16.4°C in January and 19°C in July.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 2.6 · Feb 1.84 · Mar 20.86 · Apr 21.27 · May 28.2 · Jun 31 · Jul 32.06 · Aug 29 · Sep 29.54 · Oct 24.76 · Nov 16.93 · Dec 5.96 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -44.54 · Feb -42.81 · Mar -37.3 · Apr -24.79 · May -5.31 · Jun 1.41 · Jul 7.52 · Aug 6.38 · Sep -0.83 · Oct -9.58 · Nov -22.9 · Dec -35.48 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -16.44 · Feb -14.29 · Mar -8.02 · Apr 1.34 · May 10.44 · Jun 16.22 · Jul 18.98 · Aug 17.92 · Sep 13.48 · Oct 5.89 · Nov -2 · Dec -11.67 °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
Hautes-Terres2,250 residentsBeaurivage2,024 residentsChampdoré1,991 residentsCarleton North1,966 residentsVille-Marie2,452 residentsEastern Charlotte2,495 residents

Population and city profile

At the end of 2021, the city's area measured 63.4 km². The city had 970 households at the end of 2021.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area63.38 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
City area63.38 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Population density34.3 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Population2,177 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official

Is Pointe-du-Lac 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 air quality · range 38–60%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–66%
Student54%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 42–66%
Family52%strong on family, weak on safety · range 40–64%
Retirement54%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 40–68%
Population2,177 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings1,219 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate56.8 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,203 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate5.4 %31 Dec 2021Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Area63.38 km²31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households970 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
Labour force participation rate60.1 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Pointe-du-Lac 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

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

What is the typical salary around Pointe-du-Lac?

The median gross salary is 2,203 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Pointe-du-Lac?

The unemployment rate is 5.4 %. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many people live in Pointe-du-Lac?

The published population is 2,177 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Pointe-du-Lac a good place to live?

Pointe-du-Lac 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). Pointe-du-Lac, Canada: salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/pointe-du-lac/ 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. 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 api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  6. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27
  7. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-26

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