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Montreal was dethroned as Canada's top travel spot for 2025 and it's worse than you think

The best cities in the world to visit in 2025 have just been revealed, and one Canadian city made the list — but no, it's not Montreal.

In fact, it's not Toronto or Vancouver or any of our other first 20 guesses. Capital city Ottawa? Nope. Charming Victoria? Not even close. Up-and-coming Calgary? No sir. Oceanside Halifax? You're getting colder.

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This cosmopolitan city is the best place to live in Canada right now for high quality of life

If you're thinking of moving, you're probably basing the decision on factors like safety, cost of living, public transportation, cleanliness, job opportunities, education and the availability of recreational facilities and parks.

While a number of Canadian cities offer advantages in those areas, a new study puts one spot in Alberta at the top of the list. (Don't worry — Quebec did crack the top five.)

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2 Quebec destinations were ranked among the best cities in Canada to retire

When it comes to the best cities in Canada for retirement, it appears as if Quebec should definitely be on your radar.

For those hoping to retire soon, selecting where you want to spend your older years is certainly no easy feat. Luckily, ConfidenceClub, an Australian-based company that specializes in self-care products for the elderly, dropped its list of the best cities in Canada to retire in.

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Montreal ranked among the top summer travel destinations — here's which Canadian cities beat us

While it still may be spring in Montreal, summer is right around the corner, and with warmer temps comes a few holiday adventures.

Google rounded up the top summer travel destinations of 2024, and it turns out Canadians are flocking to several hotspots this summer. However, many travellers are also set on touching down in Canada this upcoming summer season.

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This Canadian City Is The Best Place To Live In Canada With High Paying Jobs & Affordable Housing

The best places to live in Canada were recently ranked and while the true north has much to offer coast to coast, one Canadian city stood out from the pack.

Top Move, an online Canadian moving service, conducted its own research to find the best city in Canada to live in 2024. The ranking is based entirely on a scoring system from 1 to 10.

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The Top Places To Visit In Canada Were Ranked & 2 Quebec Destinations Made The Cut

It's no secret Canada is among one of the most beautiful countries in the world with remarkable landscapes from coast to coast. Well, for those looking to become better acquainted with the true north, a list of the top places to visit in Canada just dropped and you're going to want to get that travel bucket list ready.

MacLean's, a Canadian news magazine that tackles nationwide matters, including politics, pop culture, and current events, released its list of the 10 Places to Visit in Canada Right Now and not one but two Quebec destinations managed to make the cut.

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A 2023 Ranking Of Canada’s Most Welcoming Cities For Travellers Snubs Montreal & Toronto

Canadians are known to be among some of the most hospitable and polite people globally. Still, there are some Canadian cities proving to be more welcoming than others, according to a recent Booking.com ranking.

Booking.com shared its 11th annual Traveller Review Awards, which recognizes travel providers from "across 220 countries and territories for their commitment to providing consistently excellent service and hospitality over the course of the year."

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