Canadian Provinces and Territories

When looking at where to live in Canada, people’s first thought is Ontario. As Canada's most internationally recognized and most populous province, Ontario is based on the East side of Canada and sits right on the border with the Northeastern United States. Ontario is home to Canada's capital city, Ottawa, and the largest city, Toronto, and the growing industrial giants of Mississauga and Hamilton. Ontario is also home to some of Canada's most exciting up-and-coming cities.

Quebec is certainly Canada's most unique province. With the highest concentration of French speakers and a slight difference in provincial government and legal structure, Quebec often feels like a different country inside Canada. The vast majority of Quebec's population lives in the vibrant metropolis of Montreal, which boasts meager living costs. The provincial capital in Quebec is the creatively named Quebec City, which offers an idyllic lifestyle, despite its exponential economic and industrial growth.

Being the largest province of Western Canada, British Columbia is one of the largest, most industrious provinces in Canada. British Columbia is home to the massive city of Vancouver, the growing west coast hub of Victoria and the winter wonderland of Whistler. On top of this, it is also one of Canada's major farming provinces. This province is massive and diverse, attracting many people from all walks of life, particularly at its cultural center, Vancouver.

Surrounded by the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Alberta is an extremely popular destination for international immigrants. Alberta provides a fantastic lifestyle and culture through its two major cities - Edmonton and Calgary. Alberta boasts the strongest economy in Canada and some of the lowest property taxes in Canada. On top of all this, Alberta boasts some of Canada's mildest weather, allowing residents to experience all Canada can offer. As a result, Alberta is certainly in the running to be the best province to live in Canada.

Home to Canada's iconic buffalo and some of Canada's best national parks for outdoor adventures, Saskatchewan is the prototypical Canadian prairie province. Another major farming province, Saskatchewan, also boasts hot summers and snowy Winters. The provincial capital city in Saskatchewan is Saskatoon - one of Canadian history's largest central hubs for economic and cultural prosperity. Due to the massive farming sector and thriving cities, Saskatoon has fantastic opportunities for internationals from all skill levels.

One of Canada's safest, cleanest, most diverse, and most affordable provinces, Manitoba provides a wealth of fantastic opportunities. As one of Canada’s prairie provinces, it’s famous for its unique culture and gorgeous landscapes. Winnipeg, as the provincial capital, is one of Canada's most unique and growing cities. It's widely regarded as one of the safest cities to live in Canada. With the extensive diversity combined with the relatively low taxes, Manitoba's job market is exploding and diversifying in multiple ways.

Nova Scotia is one of the major provinces of Atlantic Canada. At only 55 283km², Nova Scotia is the second smallest province in Canada. Located along the east coast of Canada, Nova Scotia has a clear coastal maritime feel, and much of the economy of Nova Scotia relies on fishing, off-shore oil rigs and cruise tourism. The provincial capital of Nova Scotia is Halifax, one of Canada's most artistic and culturally relevant cities. Due to the massive trade that takes place through its ports, there is a wide variety of opportunities in Nova Scotia.

Prince Edward Island is another one of Canada's amazing Atlantic Provinces. This agriculture-rich Island province is also Canada's smallest, least populous province but boasts a wide variety of sectors in agriculture and tourism. The provincial capital of Charlottetown is the major economic center of the province and boasts a rich, vibrant culture. Due to its island location, Prince Edward Island offers a wonderfully rare scenery and lifestyle without sacrificing Canada’s opportunities.

New Brunswick is a center point for forestry and mining in Canada. The province boasts a combination of fantastic cities and wide areas of unspoiled wilderness, making it in the running for the best province to live in Canada for newcomers. The Capital city of Fredericton is another one of Canada's great artistic centers. It has been home to some of Canada's best poets and artists for centuries. With its massive resource-based economy, New Brunswick boasts an ever-expanding job market.

One of the most beautiful Canadian provinces would be Newfoundland and Labrador, which is known to be a place of freezing temperatures, helpful people and beautiful seaside towns, like the provincial capital of Halifax. With Newfoundland and Labrador being one of the provinces of Atlantic Canada, there is no shortage of employment opportunities in the multiple industries that prop up the provincial economy.

The Yukon territories are famous for their arctic tundra, natural beauty and being one of the few places where you can truly get to the heart of Canadian culture. It is the smallest and second-least populated territory in Canada. If you genuinely love the great outdoors Canada provides, Yukon is the perfect place for you. Despite its small size, Yukon is home to Canada's burgeoning mining and tourism industries, leading to thousands of fantastic employment opportunities.

Famous for their peaceful atmosphere, extreme temperatures, midnight sun, and northern lights, Northwest Territories can provide a peaceful life away from the intensity of major cities. However, don't think there are no real opportunities for foreigners just because the territories aren't as densely populated as some of their neighboring provinces - this is not the case. The Northwest Territories are home to some of Canada’s richest deposits of natural resources and are Canada’s home for diamonds, oil, and gas.

The territory of Nunavut is Canada's newest and largest territory, having only been officially instated in 1999. While the largest territory in Canada, it's also the most sparsely populated, with only around 300 000 inhabitants. Nunavut is one of the best places to view Canada’s famous Northern lights and provides unparalleled access to the true expanse of Canada’s wilderness. Nunavut is also home to some of Canada’s amazing natural resources, giving plenty of opportunities in the mining, fishing, hunting, trapping and construction industries.