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friendliest cities in the world

friendliest cities in the world

The world's friendliest cities for 2024 were ranked and Canada has *checks notes* zero?

Canada may be known for its warm hospitality and friendly vibes, but according to a new global ranking, none of our cities are quite welcoming enough to scratch the top 10 friendliest in the world for 2024.

In this year's Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards, not a single Canadian spot earned a place in the ranking of friendliest cities in the world — a stark contrast to last year, when Canadian cities absolutely dominated, snagging four spots in the top five. So, what changed?

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The happiest Canadian provinces were ranked and Quebec's score will shock you

A recent ranking of the happiest provinces in Canada just dropped and Quebec's score is a lot better than you'd expect.

Despite ongoing language laws, lack of of accessible healthcare, a teacher shortage and dwindling infrastructure, Quebec was not only ranked among the happiest provinces in Canada, but it ranked as the happiest province in Canada. Yup, that's right. La belle province is (allegedly) the happiest province in Canada, and we're just as surprised as you are.

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The Friendliest Cities In The World Were Ranked & 3 Canadian Spots Made The Cut

Canada has much to be proud of after not one, not two but three Canadian cities made a list of the friendliest cities in the world.

Insider Monkey, an investing website that tracks the movements of corporate insiders and hedge funds, released its list of the 30 Friendliest Cities In The World and Calgary, Toronto and Montreal all made an appearance.

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This Canadian City Was Ranked As The Friendliest In The World

Canada is known for being among the most welcoming and polite countries globally, and it turns out we are among the friendliest, too.

Insider Monkey, an investing website that tracks the movements of corporate insiders and hedge funds, dropped its ranking of the 10 Friendliest Cities in the World and two Canadian cities appeared on the list.

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Montreal Was Ranked Among The Friendliest Cities In The World

The most friendly cities in the world were ranked and three Canadian spots managed to make the cut.

Insider Monkey, an investing website that tracks the movements of corporate insiders and hedge funds, released its list of the 30 Friendliest Cities In The World and Montreal was close to making it in the top 10.

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The Friendliest Cities In The World Were Ranked & Canada Dominated The List

Canadians are known for being polite and it seems as if the stereotype isn't too far from being true. Condé Nast Traveler recently ranked the most friendly cities in the world, and Canada completely dominated the list. In fact, four Canadian cities made the cut, all of which were included in the top five.

Condé Nast Traveler released the winners of its annual Reader's Choice Awards, highlighting the best of the best in travel and hospitality, and Canada gained some much-deserved recognition.

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2 Canadian Cities Were Named Among The Friendliest In The World

Canada is known for being a friendly and welcoming country, and it turns out we've got the numbers to back it up. A recent study measuring the world's friendliest cities for non-residents dropped, and Montreal and Toronto managed to not only secure a spot on the list, but also rank in the top 10.

Preply, a language learning app and e-learning platform, is behind the ranking of 53 cities. The learning language service analyzed six metrics to compile the list: visitor return rates, safety ratings, LGBTQ+ equality, ease of communicating through a common language, community respect and overall happiness.

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