🇨🇦 North America
Cities & towns in Canada
Where you land inside Canada matters more than the country itself. Browse the most popular cities for American expats, or take a 60-second quiz to surface the top 5 that fit your lifestyle.
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Answer 8 quick questions about pace, beaches, transit, and budget — we'll rank the top 5 cities.
Toronto
Pop. ~2.9M
Diverse, dense financial capital — best big-city experience in Canada.
Walkability
8/10
Beach access
4/10
Expat community
9/10
Housing cost
9/10
Vancouver
Pop. ~680,000
Pacific coastal city — mild climate, mountains, beach, and notoriously expensive.
Walkability
8/10
Beach access
8/10
Expat community
8/10
Housing cost
10/10
Montreal
Pop. ~1.8M
Francophone cultural hub — most affordable major Canadian city.
Walkability
9/10
Beach access
2/10
Expat community
8/10
Housing cost
6/10
Ottawa
Pop. ~1.0M
Bilingual capital — stable government jobs, family-friendly, real winters.
Walkability
7/10
Beach access
3/10
Expat community
7/10
Housing cost
7/10
Halifax
Pop. ~440,000
Atlantic coast city — walkable harbor front, friendly, and (relatively) affordable.
Walkability
8/10
Beach access
6/10
Expat community
6/10
Housing cost
6/10