Choosing where to live, especially if you are looking to move to Canada from overseas or are not familiar with Canadian geography, this guide is for you. In this article, we will provide information on the best cities to live in Canada, that have been recognized as being excellent places to live.

It is important to note that the cities and communities described in this guide are listed in no particular order. And we are taking the following factors into account when creating this guide: a community’s economy, affordability for living in a certain community, commute, crime, taxes, demographics, culture, amenities, health, and weather.

This article is no by no means the definitive guide on all of the best cities to live in Canada. What might be great for one person might not be a great fit for another? So, please take this information with a grain of salt and do your research because only you know what is best for you and your family.

If you are looking to move to a new city and are using this guide when you are doing your research, make sure that you are doing your research on wherever you are looking to live. Additionally, if possible, it is recommended that you visit your potential new city or community and spend some time there before making any hard and fast decisions about where and how you want to live.

Ontario and British Columbia’s dominance in these rankings can be explained by the fact that they have strong economies and better weather compared to the rest of Canada. Additionally, Ontario is known for having the shortest wait times for receiving health care in Canada. And Ontario’s smaller communities have the lowest crime rates in Canada. On the other hand, people living in British Columbia benefit from low-income taxes and sales taxes.

The Best Cities to Live in Canada During 2019 (based in 2018 and 2019 data)

The best cities to live in Canada during 2019

Oakville, Ontario

Population: 210,350
Regional Unemployment Rate: 6.4%
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 2.5%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 107
Median household income: $122,584

Ottawa, Ontario

Population: 1,019,693
Regional Unemployment Rate: 5.1%
Median Household Income: $92,579
Average Household Net Worth: $721,100
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 2.3%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 117

Burlington, Ontario

Population: 197,381
Regional Unemployment Rate: 4.7%
Median Household Income: $101,448
Average Household Net Worth: $1,099,461
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 2.4%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 125

Grimsby, Ontario

Population: 28,631
Regional Unemployment Rate: 4.7%
Median Household Income: $98,669
Average Household Net Worth: $880,615
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 2.5%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 121

New Tecumseth, Ontario

Population: 38,504
Regional Unemployment Rate: 5.0%
Median Household Income: $95,385
Average Household Net Worth: $845,233
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 2.5%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 122

Salmon Arm, British Columbia (B.C.)

Population: 19,153
Regional Unemployment Rate: 5.3%
Median Household Income: $76,048
Average Household Net Worth: $711,346
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 1.7%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 105

Brant, Ontario

Population: 39,263
Regional Unemployment Rate: 4.7%
Median Household Income: $97,437
Average Household Net Worth: $902,709
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 2.3%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 125

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

Population: 18,652
Regional Unemployment Rate: 4.7%
Median Household Income: $93,425
Average Household Net Worth: $1,255,495
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 2.6%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 128

Russell, Ontario

Population: 17,391
Regional Unemployment Rate: 5.1%
Median Household Income: $115,792
Average Household Net Worth: $552,088
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 2.2%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 78

Tecumseth, Ontario

Population: 24,277
Regional Unemployment Rate: 6.5%
Median Household Income: $102,159
Average Household Net Worth: $815,306
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 3.0%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 139

Aurora, Ontario

Population: 60,042
Regional Unemployment Rate: 6.4%
Median Household Income: $115,191
Average Household Net Worth: $1,580,178
Property Tax as % of Income: 2.7%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 119

West Kelowna, British Columbia

Population: 34,392
Regional Unemployment Rate: 5.3%
Median Household Income: $96,933
Average Household Net Worth: $1,016,369
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 1.4%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 124

Haldimand County, Ontario

Population: 47,635
Regional Unemployment Rate: 4.7%
Median Household Income: $84,225
Average Household Net Worth: $629,581
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 2.3%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 117

Kingston, Ontario

Population: 135,220
Regional Unemployment Rate: 5.5%
Median Household Income: $73,007
Average Household Net Worth: $573,435
Property Tax as % of Income: 2.3%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 99

Oak Bay, British Columbia

Population: 18,233
Regional Unemployment Rate: 3.6%
Median Household Income: $106,589
Average Household Net Worth: $2,314,752
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 1.9%
Total Days Above 20°C: 86

LaSalle, Ontario

Population: 31,868
Regional Unemployment Rate: 6.5%
Median Household Income: $109,208
Average Household Net Worth: $783,274
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 3.0%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 139

Milton, Ontario

Population: 132,508
Regional Unemployment Rate: 6.4%
Median Household Income: $114,275
Average Household Net Worth: $1,188,971
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 2.0%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 120

Nelson, British Columbia

Population: 10,833
Regional Unemployment Rate: 4.7%
Median Household Income: $62,504
Average Household Net Worth: $558,472
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 1.3%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 115

Toronto, Ontario

Population: 2,988,140
Regional Unemployment Rate: 6.4%
Median Household Income: $71,324
Average Household Net Worth: $941,973
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 1.9%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 117

Wilmot, Ontario

Population: 22,017
Regional Unemployment Rate: 5.0%
Median Household Income: $103,877
Average Household Net Worth: $902,570
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 2.3%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 117

Lincoln, Ontario

Population: 24,891
Regional Unemployment Rate: 4.7%
Median Household Income: $96,064
Average Household Net Worth: $975,321
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 2.3%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 121

Collingwood, Ontario

Population: 24,127
Regional Unemployment Rate: 5.0%
Median Household Income: $70,960
Average Household Net Worth: $814,867
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 2.4%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 101

St. Albert, Alberta

Population: 70,213
Regional Unemployment Rate: 7.3%
Median Household Income: $123,659
Average Household Net Worth: $843,729
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 1.9%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 84

Hamilton, Ontario

Population: 579,105
Regional Unemployment Rate: 4.7%
Median Household Income: $76,193
Average Household Net Worth: $625,005
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 2.4%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 120

Colwood, British Columbia

Population: 17,672
Regional Unemployment Rate: 3.6%
Median Household Income: $103,632
Average Household Net Worth: $766,527
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 1.5%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 119

Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec

Population: 27,171
Estimated Unemployment Rate: 4.9%
Median Household Income: $96,757
Average Household Net Worth: $864,221
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 2.6%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 118

Lacombe, Alberta

Population: 13,906
Estimated Unemployment Rate: 4.9%
Median Household Income: $97,800
Average Household Net Worth: $754,291
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 1.8%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 81

Canmore, Alberta

Population: 14,930
Estimated Unemployment Rate: 5.1%
Median Household Income: $75,848
Average Household Net Worth: $1,478,315
Property Tax as Percentage3 of Income: 1.2%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 64

Westmount, Quebec

Population: 21,083
Estimated Unemployment Rate: 7.5%
Median Household Income: $117,755
Average Household Net Worth: $3,953,205
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 2.7%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 117

Saint-Lambert, Quebec

Population: 22,432
Estimated Unemployment Rate: 4.9%
Median Household Income: $83,626
Average Household Net Worth: $881,272
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 2.7%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 118

Halton Hills, Ontario

Population: 65,782
Estimated Unemployment Rate: 5.7%
Median Household Income: $108,410
Average Household Net Worth: $1,190,923
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 2.6%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 120

Camrose, Alberta

Population: 19,488
Estimated Unemployment Rate: 3.9%
Median Household Income: $61,873
Average Household Net Worth: $519,846
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 1.8%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 83

Fort St. John, British Columbia

Population: 21,251
Estimated Unemployment Rate: 5.7%
Median Household Income: $106,327
Average Household Net Worth: $440,481
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 1.1%
Total Number Days Above 20°C: 64

Lévis, Quebec

Rank in 2017: 9
Population: 147,403
Estimated Unemployment Rate: 3.4%
Median Household Income: $79,323
Average Household Net Worth: $387,146
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 2.0%
Total Days Above 20°C: 94

King, Ontario

Population: 26,697
Estimated Unemployment Rate: 5.7%
Median Household Income: $110,816
Average Household Net Worth: $2,655,435
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 2.6%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 114

Whistler, British Columbia

Population: 13,193
Estimated Unemployment Rate: 4.3%
Median Household Income: $86,423
Average Household Net Worth: $1,460,422
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 1.2%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 83

The Nation, Ontario

Population: 13,275
Estimated Unemployment Rate: 5.1%
Median Household Income: $88,088
Average Household Net Worth: $478,620
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 2.2%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 113

Bonnyville No. 87, Alberta

Population: 14,658
Estimated Unemployment Rate: 3.9%
Median Household Income: $103,652
Average Household Net Worth: $789,157
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 1.4%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 86

Newmarket, Ontario

Population: 90,908
Estimated Unemployment Rate: 5.7%
Median Household Income: $95,636
Average Household Net Worth: $947,429
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 2.7%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 107

Whitby, Ontario

Population: 136,657
Estimated Unemployment Rate: 5.7%
Median Household Income: $101,792
Average Household Net Worth: $817,453
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 2.7%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 100

Niagara Falls, Ontario

Population: 91,908
Estimated Unemployment Rate: 4.7%
Median Household Income: $66,801
Property Tax as Percentage of Income: 2.6%
Total Number of Days Above 20°C: 124

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