Ogni anno, MoneySense rates Canada’s Best Places to Live, siti web come, redditi e le imposte, prospettive di lavoro, accesso alle cure sanitarie, home accessibilità, tassi di criminalità, e stile di vita generale, including the percentage of people who walk or bike to work.

Nella loro 2013 relazione, they’ve grouped their findings by city size, listing Canada’s Top 10 Grandi città, Top 10 Di medie dimensioni Città, e Top 10 Piccole città.

Quest'anno, Calgary battuto Ottawa per il primo posto tra le grandi città, for its booming job market and laid-back lifestyle. Though consistently rated one of the most beautiful cities in Canada, Vancouver all'ultimo posto tra le grandi città del 2013 MoneySense lista, because the cost of living (particularly housing) is the nation’s highest.

Alcuni Ontario communities — most in the “Golden Horseshoe” surrounding Toronto — ranked high among the mid-sized cities, earning good marks for well-paying jobs and access to cultural and arts activities. Alberta dominated the list of best smaller cities; despite the harsh winter weather, residents in these communities enjoy affordable housing, low unemployment, and comparatively high incomes.

Canada’s top 10 grandi città per 2013 sono:

1. Calgary, AB
2. Ottawa, ON
3. Edmonton, AB
4. Londra, ON
5. Winnipeg, MB
6. Halifax, NS
7. Toronto, ON
8. Mississauga, ON
9. Quebec City, QC
10. Vancouver, AC

Il top 10 mid-sized cities in Canada sono:

1. Burlington, ON
2. Oakville, ON
3. Saanich, AC
4. Lethbridge, AB
5. Saskatoon, SK
6. Regina, SK
7. Kingston, ON
8. Vaughan, ON
9. Richmond Hill, ON
10. Levis, QC

Among Canada’s smaller communities, il top 10 piccole città includere:

1. St. Albert, AB
2. Strathcona County, AB
3. Lacombe, AB
4. Newmarket, ON
5. Halton Hills, ON
6. Stratford, ON
7. Boucherville, QC
8. North Vancouver, AC
9. Milton, ON
10. Canmore, AB

For more information on the MoneySense sondaggio, controllare il Posti migliori per vivere 2013 lista.

Calgary skyline foto da JMacPherson (flickr)