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12 Best Cities to Live in Canada If You Want a Fresh Start

According to the U.S. News and World Report, Canada ranks third in its 2022 Best Countries. The countries on the report are scored based on a variety of key metrics: quality of life, entrepreneurship, agility, social purpose, movers, cultural influence, openness for business, adventure, power, and heritage. Moreover, most of the best cities to live in Canada have continued to uphold their reputation for welcoming immigrants and embracing diversity.

In this article, we cover some of the most developed and liveable cities in Canada for those who want to start a new life abroad. We also take into consideration how accessible and easy it will be for new settlers, especially those of Asian descent, to assimilate into their new-found homes. 

Interested to know about the best cities to live in Canada? Read on to find out more! 


Best cities to live in Canada for new Asian immigrants
1. Toronto, Ontario
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Toronto, the capital city of Ontario, is one of the most dynamic metropolitan cities and the most populous in all of Canada. Almost half of its diverse population is foreign-born, with more than a third of its citizenry originating from Asia. Currently, the largest percentage of visible minorities (defined by the country’s Employment Equity Act as “people aside from Aboriginals who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour”) in the city are Southeast Asian individuals. Overall, it definitely makes for a probable city to live in Canada for incoming new settlers. 

Top things to do: 
  • Tour the CN Tower for overlooking views of the city
  •  Explore Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada and marvel at exotic sea and freshwater species 
  • Admire local art, culture, and natural history at the Royal Ontario Museum 
  • Feast on eats at St. Lawrence Market