Shortest Commute in British Columbia

Top 89 cities ranked by shortest commute

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Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

Best Cities for Retirees
Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.
Best Cities for Remote Workers
Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.
Best Cities for Families
Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.
Best Cities for Young Professionals
High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.
Most Affordable Cities
The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.
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Demographics & Education
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Quality of Life
Shortest Commute Most Work From Home
Geography & Infrastructure
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Shortest Commute - British Columbia

1 Prince Rupert 15 min
2 Smithers 15 min
3 Revelstoke 16 min
4 Powell River 16 min
5 Kitimat 17 min
6 Trail 17 min
7 Terrace 18 min
8 Saltspring Island 18 min
9 Oliver 18 min
10 Merritt 19 min
11 Whistler 19 min
12 Fort St. John 19 min
13 Dawson Creek 19 min
14 Nelson 19 min
15 Salmon Arm 19 min
16 Prince George 19 min
17 Cranbrook 20 min
18 Port Alberni 20 min
19 Courtenay 20 min
20 Bulkley-Nechako A 21 min
21 Sidney 21 min
22 Kelowna 21 min
23 Southern Gulf Islands 21 min
24 Vernon 21 min
25 Castlegar 21 min
26 Cariboo A 21 min
27 Parksville 21 min
28 Nanaimo 21 min
29 Oak Bay 22 min
30 Saanich 22 min
31 Victoria 22 min
32 Tsinstikeptum 10 22 min
33 Summerland 22 min
34 Central Saanich 22 min
35 Comox Valley B 22 min
36 Duncan 22 min
37 View Royal 23 min
38 Armstrong 23 min
39 North Saanich 23 min
40 Qualicum Beach 23 min
41 Coldstream 23 min
42 Fernie 23 min
43 Peace River C 23 min
44 North Cowichan 24 min
45 Comox Valley A 24 min
46 East Kootenay C 24 min
47 West Kelowna 24 min
48 Ladysmith 24 min
49 Nanaimo G 25 min
50 Garden City 25 min
51 Langford 25 min
52 Spallumcheen 25 min
53 Kimberley 25 min
54 Nanaimo F 25 min
55 Nanaimo A 25 min
56 Colwood 25 min
57 Lake Country 25 min
58 Hope 26 min
59 North Vancouver 26 min
60 West Vancouver 27 min
61 Abbotsford 27 min
62 Chilliwack 27 min
63 Nanaimo E 27 min
64 Kent 28 min
65 Richmond 28 min
66 Comox Valley C 28 min
67 Peachland 29 min
68 Squamish 29 min
69 Vancouver 29 min
70 Strathcona 29 min
71 Metro Vancouver A 29 min
72 Columbia-Shuswap C 29 min
73 Delta 30 min
74 Langley 30 min
75 Cowichan Valley C 31 min
76 White Rock 31 min
77 Pitt Meadows 31 min
78 Central Kootenay H 32 min
79 Burnaby 32 min
80 Port Coquitlam 32 min
81 Metchosin 32 min
82 New Westminster 33 min
83 Cariboo 33 min
84 Surrey 33 min
85 Port Moody 33 min
86 Maple Ridge 34 min
87 Cowichan Valley B 34 min
88 Sooke 36 min
89 Peace River B 38 min

Explore the top 89 cities ranked by shortest commute in British Columbia.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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