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Living in Quesnel

Quesnel is one of the cities recorded in Canada. The population of Quesnel totalled 10,198 at the end of 2022. At the end of 2021, unemployment in Quesnel reached 10.59%. Quesnel's foreign population totalled 800 at the end of 2021.

Higher unemployment than 72% of Canadian cities that publish it and dirtier air than 86% of Canadian cities that publish it.

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

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 Quesnel.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

In Quesnel, 15.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing at the end of 2021.

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent15.2 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Dwellings4,766 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings4,508 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Quesnel?

The unemployment rate is about 10.6 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 10.59 % · Statistics Canada9
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Quesnel is 10.6%. 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%7510–12Quesnel 10.6%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 rate48.7 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,092 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca15Official
Unemployment rate10.59 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Quesnel. 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

Government of Canada

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

Mobility and administration

Quesnel's nearest airport was YQZ, 5 km away and offered 2 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km5 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYQZ3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Quesnel. 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 Quesnel.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Quesnel?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.5 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1

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

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Quesnel average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND24°-11°Daytime highNight-time low
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Quesnel annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.5PM2.5µg/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 Quesnel is 8.5 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/m³125–61 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/m³18–9Quesnel 8.52 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 mean8.5 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS1Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan -2.8 · Feb 0.9 · Mar 6.9 · Apr 13.2 · May 19 · Jun 21.8 · Jul 24.4 · Aug 24.2 · Sep 18.6 · Oct 10.8 · Nov 2.8 · Dec -2.1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -11 · Feb -9 · Mar -5.3 · Apr -1 · May 3.6 · Jun 7.5 · Jul 9.5 · Aug 8.5 · Sep 4.7 · Oct 0.2 · Nov -4.5 · Dec -9.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -6.9 · Feb -4.1 · Mar 0.8 · Apr 6.1 · May 11.3 · Jun 14.7 · Jul 17 · Aug 16.4 · Sep 11.7 · Oct 5.5 · Nov -0.8 · Dec -5.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI14Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Canada

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

All Canada cities
Shelburne10,212 residentsSaint-Félicien10,272 residentsArnprior10,295 residentsHinton10,087 residentsMorden10,370 residentsOromocto10,020 residents

Population and city profile

An area of 35.4 km² comprised Quesnel at the end of 2021. The city had 4,510 households at the end of 2021. The population's median age was 45.6 years at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Quesnel?

The published population was 10,198 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Quesnel residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport92.2%Foreign residents 7.8%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area35.35 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
City area35.35 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Foreign-resident share8.26 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents800 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density279.8 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official
Population10,198 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Quesnel by year, residents9,5349,85910,18510,5102001200520092015202210,198residents

Population fell 2.3% between 2001 and 2022, from 10,443 to 10,198.

Is Quesnel 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 worker47%strong on work, weak on safety · range 37–57%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–63%
Student56%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 45–67%
Family48%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 37–59%
Retirement56%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 43–69%
Foreign residents800 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population10,198 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent15.2 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings4,766 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate48.7 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,092 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad8.3 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Households4,510 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Labour force participation rate54.4 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Median age45.6 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Quesnel 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.

How many people live in Quesnel?

The published population was 10,198 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Quesnel?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.5 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), NAPS.

What is the unemployment rate in Quesnel?

The unemployment rate is about 10.6 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Quesnel?

The median gross salary is 2,092 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Quesnel?

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

Is Quesnel a good place to live?

Quesnel 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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  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 www12.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  8. Statistics Canada api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  9. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  2. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  5. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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