6 Top Locations For Living In Canada

Canada is one of the most sought-after places to live. Things like free healthcare, a healthy and growing economy, tons of opportunity, and a high standard of living are only a few of the many amazing reasons people like it so much. One of the other reasons people like it so much is because of the diversity. It isn’t only the diversity of different cultures, but the diversity of the actual landscape and environment. Each city has a different draw to it, as well as a plethora of other things that make it stand out from the others. From spectacular natural scenery to amazing architecture, here are 6 of the top locations for living in Canada.

1. Calgary

If you like the sun, then Calgary is the city for you. It is locally referred to as the sunniest place in Canada and has a population of about 1.34 million people. If you read this guide, you’ll see that it’s a city that hums with people and is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery. It is also incredibly culturally diverse, arguably the most diverse in Canada, with 180 different district neighborhoods that have their own unique culture and history. While the price of housing is on the rise, it is still a lot cheaper than a few of the other cities on this list, especially Toronto and Vancouver. The cost of living is relatively inexpensive and since Alberta doesn’t impose any additional sales tax, you only pay 5%. This is the best place for young people starting to build their life as well as people who are open to a diversity of cultures.

View of pedestrian bridge over the Bow River in Calgary
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2. Montreal

Montreal is one of the biggest cities in Canada, second to Toronto, with a population of about 4 million people. Its size makes it an important hub for art, culture, commerce, and architecture. It is also overflowing with employment opportunities, spurred on by the low real estate costs, compared to other big cities like Toronto and Vancouver. The cost of living including, rent, food, and entertainment is quite reasonable and is relative to what you can expect to earn. Montreal is affectionately referred to as the “French Heart of Canada” and the official language of the city is French. It is actually the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world – second to Paris, France – so you’ll need to brush up on your French before you go there. Its architecture is somewhat unique to Canada and you’d be forgiven for thinking you were in a European city. Like Calgary, it…