City Rankings

Cities in Canada

Browse 32 cities in Canada ranked by Wanderlust.

  1. Ottawa, Canada#1
    Canada · North America

    Ottawa, Canada

    Canada's capital blends historic charm, world-class museums, and outdoor adventures

  2. Lethbridge, Canada#2
    Canada · North America

    Lethbridge, Canada

  3. Kitchener, Canada#3
    Canada · North America

    Kitchener, Canada

    Canada's tech-triangle gem where German heritage, vibrant festivals, and lush green spaces meet innovation.

  4. Nanaimo, Canada#4
    Canada · North America

    Nanaimo, Canada

    Vancouver Island's Harbour City — coastal trails, orca watching, and the legendary Nanaimo Bar await.

  5. Kelowna, Canada#5
    Canada · North America

    Kelowna, Canada

    Canada's sun-drenched wine capital — where Okanagan Lake, world-class wineries, and four-season adventure converge.

  6. Banff, Canada#6
    Canada · North America

    Banff, Canada

    Canada's crown jewel — a glacial-lake paradise nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

  7. Windsor, Canada#7
    Canada · North America

    Windsor, Canada

    Canada's southernmost city — a Detroit River border gem blending historic distillery culture, vibrant riverfront views, and surprising affordability.

  8. Winnipeg, Canada#8
    Canada · North America

    Winnipeg, Canada

  9. Edmonton, Canada#9
    Canada · North America

    Edmonton, Canada

    Alberta's festival capital — a river valley gem named a Lonely Planet Top City for 2025.

  10. Grande Prairie, Canada#10
    Canada · North America

    Grande Prairie, Canada

  11. Abbotsford, Canada#11
    Canada · North America

    Abbotsford, Canada

  12. Saskatoon, Canada#12
    Canada · North America

    Saskatoon, Canada

    Prairie hospitality meets big-city culture on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River.

  13. Surrey, Canada#13
    Canada · North America

    Surrey, Canada

    BC's "City of Parks" — a diverse, nature-rich gateway to Metro Vancouver with beaches, heritage, and multicultural flavour.

  14. Oshawa, Canada#14
    Canada · North America

    Oshawa, Canada

  15. Quebec City, Canada#15
    Canada · North America

    Quebec City, Canada

  16. Victoria, Canada#16
    Canada · North America

    Victoria, Canada

    Canada's garden city — a walkable, seaside capital with the country's mildest climate and old-world British charm.

  17. Moncton, Canada#17
    Canada · North America

    Moncton, Canada

  18. Guelph, Canada#18
    Canada · North America

    Guelph, Canada

  19. Brampton, Canada#19
    Canada · North America

    Brampton, Canada

    Canada's "Flower City" — a multicultural GTA hub blending lush parklands, vibrant festivals, and easy access to Toronto.

  20. Barrie, Canada#20
    Canada · North America

    Barrie, Canada

    Waterfront city where Lake Simcoe meets endless outdoor adventure, just an hour from Toronto.

  21. Montreal, Canada#21
    Canada · North America

    Montreal, Canada

  22. St. Catharines, Canada#22
    Canada · North America

    St. Catharines, Canada

    Gateway to Niagara wine country with historic canals and waterfront charm.

  23. Fredericton, Canada#23
    Canada · North America

    Fredericton, Canada

  24. Fort McMurray, Canada#24
    Canada · North America

    Fort McMurray, Canada

    A boreal forest adventure hub with dense wilderness and rich wildlife.

  25. Whistler, Canada#25
    Canada · North America

    Whistler, Canada

  26. Waterloo, Canada#26
    Canada · North America

    Waterloo, Canada

  27. Toronto, Canada#27
    Canada · North America

    Toronto, Canada

    Canada's largest city where 140 languages converge in a vibrant multicultural mosaic on Lake Ontario's shores.

  28. Halifax, Canada#28
    Canada · North America

    Halifax, Canada

    Canada's maritime gem where history meets harbor charm.

  29. Chatham, Canada#29
    Canada · North America

    Chatham, Canada

    Canada's Classic Car Capital offering historic charm, natural beauty, and Underground Railroad heritage.

  30. Calgary, Canada#30
    Canada · North America

    Calgary, Canada

    Gateway to the Canadian Rockies with western charm, world-class stampede, and stunning mountain views

  31. Vancouver, Canada#31
    Canada · North America

    Vancouver, Canada

    Canada's Pacific gateway where mountains meet urban sophistication amid spectacular natural beauty.

  32. Regina, Canada#32
    Canada · North America

    Regina, Canada

    Prairie capital where big skies meet cultural energy and frontier hospitality.