New List Of 10 Most Livable Cities In Canada For Immigrants

Last Updated On 13 December 2023, 6:24 PM EST (Toronto Time)

The Globe and Mail recently published research listing the top 10 most livable cities in Canada as well as all the provinces for new immigrants to live in by 2023.

The list is based on factors like affordability, ease of integration into the community, and availability of essential services, along with other variables.

Information was gathered from 439 Canadian cities with a population of 10,000 or more.

The ranking is based on people who arrived in Canada within the last five years. Since Canada is a huge country, the situation varies from one province to another.

We have compiled the list of:

10 Most Livable Cities in Canada for Newcomers

Pitt Meadows and Victoria in British Columbia are the top cities for newcomers coming to Canada.

Pitt Meadows, British Columbia
Victoria, British Columbia
Winnipeg, Manitoba
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Saanich, British Columbia
Wellesley, Ontario
Burlington, Ontario
Regina, Saskatchewan
Delta, British Columbia
Maple Ridge, British Columbia

10 Most Livable Cities in Ontario for Newcomers

Wellesley and Burlington grab the top 2 places in Ontario that have easy community integration, accessible basic amenities, and affordable housing.

Wellesley
Burlington
Norwich
Middlesex Centre
Lincoln
Perth East
Tecumseh
North Perth
Pickering
Lambton Shores

10 Most Livable Cities in British Columbia for Newcomers

North Vancouver, Saanich, and Delta are among the top 5 most livable cities in British Columbia, after Pitt Meadows and Victoria.

Pitt Meadows
Victoria
North Vancouver
Saanich
Delta
Maple Ridge
West Vancouver
Oak Bay
Abbotsford
Colwood

10 Most Livable Cities in Quebec for Newcomers

Mont-Royal and Rosemère are the top two most livable cities in Quebec for integrating newcomers.

Mont-Royal
Rosemère
Gatineau
Laval
Westmount
Longueuil
Lévis
La Prairie
Québec
Beaconsfield, Que.

10 Most Livable Cities in Alberta for Newcomers

The Globe and Mail has named Calgary, Lethbridge County, and Canmore as the top 3 most livable cities in the province of Alberta.

Calgary
Lethbridge County
Canmore
St. Albert
Lethbridge
Wood Buffalo
Edmonton
Okotoks
Strathcona County
Olds

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10 Most Livable Cities in Prairies for Newcomers

Winnipeg in Manitoba and Regina in Saskatchewan are the top 2 most livable cities in the prairie provinces of Canada.

Winnipeg, Manitoba
Regina, Saskatchewan
East St. Paul, Manitoba
Brandon, Manitoba
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Yorkton, Saskatchewan
Weyburn, Saskatchewan
Swift Current, Saskatchewan
Lloydminster, Alberta/Saskatchewan
St. Andrews, Manitoba

10 Most Livable Cities in Atlantic Canada for Newcomers

New Brunswick leads the list of the most livable cities in Atlantic Canada, with nine cities from the province among the top 10 most livable cities in Atlantic Canada.

Fredericton, New Brunswick
Dieppe, New Brunswick
Quispamsis, New Brunswick
Edmundston, New Brunswick
Moncton, New Brunswick
Saint John, New Brunswick
Rothesay, New Brunswick
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Miramichi, New Brunswick
Riverview, New Brunswick

What are the overall 20 most livable cities in Canada in 2023?

Below are the 20 most livable cities in Canada for 2023:

1. Victoria, British Columbia
2. North Vancouver, British Columbia
3. Winnipeg, Manitoba
4. Regina, Saskatchewan
5. Burlington, Ontario
6. West Vancouver, British Columbia
7. Saanich, British Columbia
8. Calgary, Alberta
9. Pitt Meadows, British Columbia
10. Oak Bay, British Columbia
11. Mont-Royal, Quebec
12. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
13. Canmore, Alberta
14. Vancouver, British Columbia
15. Langley, British Columbia
16. Westmount, Quebec
17. Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
18. New Westminster, British Columbia
19. Fort St. John, British Columbia
10. Maple Ridge, British Columbia

Kamal Deep Singh, RCIC

Kamal Deep Singh, RCIC (Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant) licensed by CICC (formerly known as ICCRC) with member number R708618. He brings extensive knowledge of immigration law and new changes to rapidly evolving IRCC.