According to a 2023 survey conducted by Moving Waldo, four Quebec cities have been ranked in the Top 10 best cities to live in Canada.
Three main criteria are used to determine the ranking of a livable city: safety (based on the crime rate), affordability and access to recreational facilities and parks.
To be fair, the best Canadian city to live in 2023 is Edmundston, New Brunswick.
Right behind the small city of nearly 17,000 people comes the City of Saguenay. In addition to offering some of the most affordable housing in Canada, the City of Saguenay is very safe.
The City of Saguenay is also versatile, offering its 144,000 citizens a full range of educational and recreational programs covering various fields of interest.
The third largest city in Canada is Lévis on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River. Hiking trails, affordable housing and proximity to Quebec City are some of the reasons why it was ranked so high.
With a crime severity index of 27.04, Levis is also considered one of the safest cities in Quebec.
Speaking of Quebec City, the nation’s capital ranks 6th on this list. In addition to its impressive architecture and rich history, Quebec City was praised for its beauty, festival culture and quality of life.
As one of Canada’s leading cities, Quebec City boasts relatively low rents and a wide range of employment opportunities, earning it a spot in the Top 10.
Finally, the last Quebec city to rank is Thetford Mines, at #7.
This city of 26,000 people is affordable. According to Moving Waldo, you can rent a home in Thetford Mines for as little as $455 per month, which is 69% less expensive than the Quebec average .
The abundance of outdoor activities and proximity to Sherbrooke also make it an attractive location.
Here are the Top 10 Canadian cities to live in!
- Edmundston, New Brunswick
- Saguenay, Quebec
- Levis, Quebec
- Deep River, Ontario
- Trenton, Nova Scotia
- Quebec City, Quebec
- Thetford Mines, Quebec
- High River, Alberta
- Barrie, Ontario
- Wellington County, Ontario