Canadian Cities and Towns

Even if you have friends and family already living in Canada, think about what you want your new life to be like. Look at all of your choices and then decide which place will be right for you and your family's lifestyle.

Consider the following factors when you are choosing your home in Canada and what is important to you.

• Population
• Ethnic makeup
• Educational opportunities
• Employment opportunities
• Cost of living
• Health services
• Climate
• Cultural activities
• Community centres
• Libraries
• Facilities

Advantages of Living in Different Sized Communities

The three largest cities in Canada and their populations are Toronto (4.4 million people), Montreal (3.4 million), and Vancouver (1.9 million).

Canada's medium-sized cities have 150,000 to one million people and include, from the east coast to the west, cities such as:

• St. John's, Newfoundland
• Halifax, Nova Scotia
• Quebec City, Quebec
• Ottawa, Ontario
• Oshawa, Ontario
• Hamilton, Ontario
• St. Catharines, Ontario
• Kitchener, Ontario
• London, Ontario
• Windsor, Ontario
• Sudbury, Ontario
• Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
• Regina, Saskatchewan
• Calgary, Alberta
• Edmonton, Alberta
• Victoria, British Columbia

Smaller cities or towns such as - Sydney, Corner Brook, Charlottetown, Moncton, Trois Rivieres, Brandon, Moose Jaw, Red Deer, and Kelowna, among many others - offer most of the same public and private facilities and services found in the larger cities. These smaller cities and towns usually have a lower cost of living.

Canada's rural areas offer wide open spaces and plenty of fresh air. The availability of public and private facilities in these areas will depend on how close the nearest larger town is located.