Live the dream in Canada! Three of its vibrant cities have cemented their place among the world’s most livable, according to the prestigious Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2023 Global Liveability Index.
Top of the Canadian Class: Vancouver takes the crown for Canada, ranking 5th globally with a dazzling 97.3 score. Healthcare and education? Perfect 100s! Culture and environment? A vibrant 97.2. This Pacific gem beckons with stunning scenery, endless outdoor activities, and a thriving cultural scene.
Calgary: Rising Star with Perfect Scores: Don’t underestimate Calgary! This Albertan gem, often overshadowed by Toronto and Vancouver, holds steady in 7th place (tied with Geneva!) with a stellar 96.8 score. Stability, healthcare, education, and infrastructure? All perfect 100s! While culture and environment score slightly lower at 87.3, Calgary’s potential is undeniable.
Toronto: Bustling Metropolis with Strong Rankings: Canada’s most populous city nabs 9th place with a solid 96.5 score. Education, healthcare, and stability? Again, perfect 100s! But infrastructure, at 89.3, brings the average down. Still, Toronto’s cultural vibrancy, diverse food scene, and career opportunities make it a global magnet.
Unpacking the Rankings: So, what makes a city “liveable”? The EIU considers five key factors:
- Stability: Safety, crime rates, and social unrest. Canadian cities consistently excel here, with Toronto and Calgary scoring perfect 100s and Vancouver close behind.
- Healthcare: Access and quality of both private and public healthcare. Canada’s universal public healthcare system shines, giving its cities a major edge.
- Culture and Environment: Climate, cultural offerings, and social restrictions. This diverse category saw no top-10 city score a perfect 100, but Vancouver and Toronto fared well (97.2 and 94.4 respectively).
- Education: Availability and quality of both private and public education. A global strength, all top-10 cities, including Canada’s three, scored a perfect 100 in this category.
- Infrastructure: Roads, public transport, housing, and utilities. This category saw the most variation among Canada’s top three. Alberta’s perfect 100 and Vancouver’s strong 96.4 contrasted with Toronto’s lower 89.3, contributing to its 9th-place ranking.
Ready to join the Canadian dream? These three cities offer diverse experiences, from Vancouver’s natural beauty to Calgary’s entrepreneurial spirit to Toronto’s cosmopolitan buzz. Explore the rankings, discover your perfect Canadian fit, and start planning your liveable adventure!
