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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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Montreal was named one of the best cities in the world but one Canadian spot ranked higher

Canada's reputation as a top international travel destination just got a major boost, thanks to two Canadian cities landing on a new list of the world's best for 2024.

A new ranking from Condé Nast Traveler's 2024 Readers' Choice Awards crowned two Canadian cities among the top 10 best big cities in the world to travel to, and with stunning cities from across the globe vying for spots on the list, that's a huge win for Canada as a whole — even if Toronto did get left in the dust.

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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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Canada ranked among the countries with the best work-life balance — Here's who beat us

Canada was recently ranked among the top countries across the world with the best work-life balance.

Remote, an online company that provides remote work services to businesses across the world, compiled a list of countries with the best work-life balance in 2024, and Canada not only placed, but managed to snag a spot in the top five.

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This Canadian city was ranked among the best places to travel in 2024

With summer well underway, you may be yearning for a trip somewhere fun, and Canadians don't have to go too far after one spot in the true north was ranked among the best places to travel this year.

Travel Lemming, an online travel guide, has ranked the 50 Best Places To Visit In 2024, and one Canadian destination made the list. While cities like Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal are always must-sees in Canada, a more underrated spot is getting some well-deserved recognition.

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2 Quebec spots were ranked among the best cities in Canada

When it comes to Canada's remarkable landscapes, food scene and friendly people, there's no denying it's easily one of the best destinations in the world, and Travel + Leisure readers would agree.

Travel + Leisure, an online travel publication, dropped its World's Best Awards and when it comes to the best cities in Canada, two Quebec spots managed to make the list.

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Canadian cities with the best work-life balance were ranked & Quebec dominated the list

When it comes to finding work-life balance, Canada seems to be among the top countries with an agreeable balance of the two, especially in Quebec.

Point2Homes, an online Canadian real estate marketplace, compiled a list of the top 100 Canadian cities with the best work-life balance and Quebec completely dominated the list. In fact, 12 cities within Quebec managed to make the top 20 — proving la belle province just might be more belle than we thought.

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Montreal was ranked among the safest cities to visit in 2024 — Here’s who beat us

Canada recently ranked among the safest countries to visit, and if you're wondering which cities are the most secure, put Montreal on your list.

Berkshire Hathaway's travel insurance subsidiary, Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP) recently ranked the safest cities to travel to in 2024 and the city in Quebec was just one spot shy of taking the lead.

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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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This Canadian city is the best place to live in Canada in 2024 with a high quality of life

Canada is home to several cities that boast a high quality of life thanks to their low cost of living, low crime index and overall happiness, but there's one spot in Ontario that came out on top.

Montreal-based company Moving Waldo ranked the top six best places to live in Canada with the best quality of life in 2024, highlighting regions with diverse cultures, amenities, parks, housing options, and safe areas that enhance its residents' welfare.

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Montreal Ranked Among The Best Cities In The World

Time Out ranked the 50 Best Cities In The World In 2024 and Montreal and Vancouver managed to make the cut.

Time Out sent out its annual questionnaire, surveying city-dwellers from across the globe on what it's like to live, work and play in their hometowns right now.

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Montreal Was Ranked Among The Best Cities In The World

Montreal has much to celebrate after being ranked as one of the best cities in the world.

Time Out ranked the 50 Best Cities In The World In 2024 and only two Canadian destinations managed to make the cut. Time Out sent out its annual questionnaire, surveying city-dwellers from across the globe on what it's like to live, work and play in their hometowns right now.

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