Every year, The Globe and Mail releases its annual ranking of the most livable cities. Today, we will discuss the most livable cities in Canada for newcomers. 

Well, one of the six rankings is designed specifically for newcomers to Canada, which are defined as individuals who have arrived in Canada over the past five years. 

In the 2024 ranking of Most Livable Cities for Newcomers, British Columbia’s capital claimed the top spot, moving up from second place in 2023. 

British Columbia was featured in the list, with all the top three cities hailing from the province. 

In addition, Winnipeg, in Manitoba, was named fourth on the list, while Saskatoon, in Saskatchewan, came in fifth. 

Few cities in Ontario made it into the top 20 of the Most Livable Cities in Canada for Newcomers list. 

Also, Erin was ranked as the most livable city in Ontario, placing 18th overall, followed by Oakville, Whitchurch – Stouffville, Guelph, and Ottawa. 

The list of top 20 cities in Canada is as follows: 

  1. Victoria, British Columbia
  2. North Vancouver, British Columbia
  3. Penticton, British Columbia
  4. Winnipeg, Manitoba
  5. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
  6. Regina, Saskatchewan
  7. West Vancouver, British Columbia
  8. Pitt Meadows, British Columbia
  9. Whitehorse, Yukon
  10. Kamloops, British Columbia
  11. Fredericton, New Brunswick
  12. Vernon, British Columbia
  13. Calgary, Alberta
  14. Brandon, Manitoba
  15. Terrace, British Columbia
  16. Saanich, British Columbia
  17. North Cowichan, British Columbia
  18. Erin, Ontario
  19. Delta, British Columbia
  20. Vancouver, British Columbia

Methodology 

The Globe and Mail’s rankings help people find the best city for them based on their stage of life. 

The newcomer-specific ranking looks at the factors such as easy integration into the community, access to basic amenities, as well as affordable housing. 

It also places weight on demographic factors, housing variables, and the economy. 

The Globe and Mail rankings looked at 448 cities across the country with populations over 10,000. Its evaluation included an analysis of 50 variables that spanned ten categories, such as healthcare, safety, education, transportation, community, and climate. 

Earlier this month, another British Columbia city obtained recognition, with Mercer’s annual Quality of Living survey naming Vancouver among the best cities for quality of life, and several other Canadian cities also made the cut. 
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