Leaving your home country and settling in a new country can be a challenge for anyone, especially when traveling with family.
There are many factors to consider before moving, one of which is how child-friendly your next destination will be.
The most recent unofficial ranking if you want to move to Canada The 51 Most Kid-Friendly Cities Might help you figure out which location has the factors you need to choose where to live.
According to review site Clever Canadian, Quebec City ranks as the number one city in Canada for families.
This is thanks to its “excellent” healthcare, affordable housing and medical system. Low crime rates and subsidized daycare centers are two other factors that put the city at the top of the list.
The people behind the rankings based their order on 10 factors, including population, number of households with children, unemployment rate, safety index, average household income, average household monthly costs, median monthly daycare costs, number of daycares and number of parks.
Ottawa came in second after Quebec City, with many kid-friendly neighbourhoods, “amazing” primary and secondary schools and safe and convenient public transportation.
In third place is Calgary. Safety, affordability, and an abundance of parks and daycares are what make this city one of the most family-friendly cities in the country.
Rounding out the list of great places to raise kids is Vancouver, with its interactive museums, parks, safety features and many outdoor and indoor activities.
Edmonton is the fifth best city in Canada for families. Rich history, numerous museums, “beautiful” parks and “exciting” attractions are why Edmonton made the top five.
The sixth best city for families is Richmond, British Columbia, with a welcoming community and kid-friendly attractions. The city also has a bowling alley, a water park and an IMAX theater, the people behind the list said.
Based on the criteria, Toronto ranks seventh on the list for its diversity. Smart Canadians write that, as Canada’s largest city, it offers easy and affordable public transportation and good tourist destinations.
Montreal came in eighth for its affordable housing, daycare services and easy access to public transportation, while Saskatoon came in ninth as an ideal city to raise a family in. Variety, affordability and a “delicious” food scene are the reasons.
Rounding out the top 10 is Sherbrooke, Quebec, the 10th best city in Canada for families. According to review sites, the city has a good balance between urban life and nature, and offers great services.
Based on the rankings, these are the remaining best family-friendly cities in Canada:
Longueil, Que.
Regina
halifax
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que.
winnipeg
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Windsor, Ontario
Sydney, NSW
Port Coquitlam, BC
Trois-Rivieres, Que.
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Sudbury, Ontario
Kelowna, British Columbia
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Kitchener, Ontario
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Moncton, NB
Charlottetown
Guelph, Ontario
Brantford, Ontario
Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Que.
St. Catharines, Ontario
Barrie, Ontario
Peterborough, Ontario
Red Deer, Alta.
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Victoria
Bathurst, New South Wales
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Lethbridge, Alta.
Prince Albert of Saskatchewan.
Moose Jaw, Sask.
Langley, BC
White Rock, British Columbia
Gibson, British Columbia
Irvine Bay, Ontario
Oshawa, Ontario
Kingston, Ontario
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Nanaimo, British Columbia
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