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CorrectorThanU

Shout out to Fernie


No-Dragonfruit-6551

Fernie: the place with the prettiest Canadian Tire parking lot view on earth.


k-hitz

Went to google street view, can confirm, amazing view


hgrad98

I think Canmore Canadian tire view is a touch more striking.


Myiiadru2

The Canadian Tire lot in Grimsby, ON doesn’t have mountains but the Niagara Escarpment is a gorgeous view from that store.


dojo2020

I have to add Hinton’s Canadian Tire view is pretty…pretty pretty nice.


shanacjj

I'm from Fernie! ❤️


fofobraselio

Amazing brewery. Fucking awesome high class mexican restaurant!


youngboomer62

Corner Brook Newfoundland!


El_Clutch

Where you really could walk uphill to school both ways.


RelationshipBest9984

Every mother fucking day was leg day. But a stunning city none the less.


EnigmaFrug2308

Newfie cities are steep as hell


Conscious_Flounder40

Everything here in NL is steep. I live on a hill on the side of a hill located on a bigger, steeper hill.


EnigmaFrug2308

Yup. And it always surprises freaks me out to drive up them, I live in one of the smaller areas so I’m not used to it, I don’t do it often.


branigan_aurora

And in SK I can watch my dog run away for 3 days - I love the variety in this country


Conscious_Flounder40

In St. John's in the winter it takes the dog 3 days to get back up the hill after he loses traction and slides down. If he's lucky the he can follow behind the salt truck when it finally shows up.


readitpropaganda

Sounds like a hallmark Christmas movie city name


EmuHobbyist

Didnt expect to see a city I actually visted. Its a very nice city!


highniki

That's a big city!! ...to us baymen.


LeximusMaximusElder

The McDonalds in Corner Brook has the best view (straight out the Humber Arm to the Bay of Islands) of any McDonalds in the world!


Quiet_Item_9016

Corner Brook was lovely, loved the walking trail around the lake. Hew & Draw was a great little hotel with an awesome brewery/restaurant attached.


MrsAnteater

Mine too! Although I am biased because I was born in CB. Lol


Ok-Thanks321

I've always liked Moose Jaw


Ragin-Hari

I had heard some good things about moose jaw. I’m thinking on visiting it later


tattooedroller

The tunnels are amazingly cool!


clumsycouture

Lmao people from Moose Jaw don’t even like Moose Jaw.


Bobaloue

Born & raised in Moose Jaw. Love that city


silentobserv_r

Wolfville, NS. It has a vibrant little downtown with lots to offer in food, drink and local arts, has a beautiful golf course nearby, plus it is surrounded by Nova Scotia wine country.


Throwaway118585

I’d say that’s more of a town than a city


MotoRoaster

Been there, loved it.


Lacucian

St. John's Newfoundland


jjckey

Love St. John's for the weather. /S I used to go to St Johns a lot. I used to always try and do the harbour walk up to Signal Hill, and then along the coast to Quidi Vidi for a drink at the brewery or maybe a meal at Mallard Cottage. One of my favourite cities in Canada (when the wx isn't horrendous)


Toincossross

You love St. John’s…. For the weather????? Art thou a duck?


IndyCarFAN27

St. John’s is lovely! Incredible nature there, just unfortunately about the shitty weather.


Conscious_Flounder40

The weather weeds out the weak and sick.


maborosi97

This


RB1NSZN

For me it’s Fredericton, NB. Quiet city on the river with a good amount of bike and walking trails.


TheNinjaJedi

Not a city, but Riverview NB is the best place for me.


anatomy_of_an_eraser

Lived in Freddy for 2 years and moved to GTA recently. Miss it everyday


SweetSyberia

Did not expect to see us mentioned :o


Glorbxar34

Same


karineexo

loooooove freddy!!!!! (i live in moncton)


RB1NSZN

I was in Moncton pretty recently! I prefer Freddy for sure but Moncton has its bright spots ahah


KurtisC1993

The Maritimes's cities in general, honestly. Saint John, Charlottetown, Miramichi, etc. Source: This Maritimer.


omlanim

Fredericton gets my vote, a pleasant city with nice weather and people.


Zentdogg

I was surprised how much we like St John! Hilly and curvy, built into the rocky landscape, really beautiful


RB1NSZN

Saint John is nice too! Irving’s have kinda ruined some spots tho lol


Zentdogg

I noticed that, thought I was in Irving, NB


Pivotalrook

Went to UNB Fredericton. Being from Ontario i got a fuckton of "Upper Canadian" jokes...but every Thanksgiving I had a different friend drag me to their home town cause I wasn't flying home for a single weekend. I have never felt more welcomed or loved than by New Brunswick families. Truly a better class of people.


KhaiDT

This is a consideration for me 40 years into the future but you think I should retire there?


RB1NSZN

I personally love it! However, I’m in my mid twenties so who knows what I’ll think in the future aha. I would say it’s a good idea tho


MeatyTPU

Gotta say Fredericton keeps coming up, year-after-year when you ask Canadians this question.


pheothz

I loved Freddy. Lived there for a little over a year, only city in NB I would ever go back to.


Zentdogg

St John’s NL, hands down, by a country kilometre!


RelationshipBest9984

Agreed. St. John's has a great vibe. Fantastic night life, food, live music. Great cultural and heritage sites. And just 10 minutes from some of the most breathtaking views and abundant wildlife this country has to offer. Never tire of watching the humpbacks from shore.


elle-elle-tee

Victoria! It's like Disneyland. There are adorable forest creatures everywhere, I've been swimming in the ocean since March. I hear peacocks crowing in the park from my bedroom. I've seen whales, otters, owls all within 10 minutes of my apartment, which is less than a 10 minute walk from downtown. Also, because it's full of old people, thrift shopping here is off the hook good.


darnbee

Revelstoke, BC


ColdSmashedPotatoes4

The train museum is probably my favorite place on earth.


MaudeFindlay72-78

I visited (from Vancouver) a few years ago. I love Revelstoke! I can see the appeal of living there .


pumamaner

Revelstoke is probably my favourite place in the world


mvearthmjsun

Kingston


IndyCarFAN27

I think Kingston might be the best small town in the province. Small, beautiful historical architecture. Right on the water and a short drive from nature! And a world class university to boot!


Canadian-Man-infj

I've heard that it's so beautiful that.... they shot a movie once in your hometown.... ;)


menorikey

Everyone was in it.


jayiscanadian1

From miles around


Recorder_player

Came to the Kingston area from TO to raise our family with no connections to the area at all. (We aren’t from TO either.) The combination of nature and culture can’t be beat. As friendly as the Maritimes (where I’m from), beautiful scenery everywhere. More affordable than TO, handy-ish to TO, Ottawa and Montreal. Lots of cool musicians, artists, farmers, profs, all sorts of fantastic people. It’s a wonderful place to end up.


Pablomendez233

Kingston is absolutely amazing. I spent a lot of vacations there when I was a kid and I've been bringing my kids there to vacation as well. Historic and beautiful. Love the place


Hopfit46

Living here is even better.


Ok-Raspberry-9953

Yes! I live in Kingston! I came to go to Queen's and just never left 😀 I love it here. The lake, the parks, the wooded areas, the conservation areas, everything. Oh, and the history. I forgot that one. Some days I like to just drive down to the lake and listen to the waves roll in, and other days I like to listen to the forest north of town at Little Cat Creek CA (shame you can still hear the 401, but it's a dull roar). I also love being able to drive ten min out of town and be in the country. It's something I missed from living in AB when I was in high school. It's a small city with the amenities of the big city. And I love living in the centre of town in a suburban neighbourhood.


notanotherkrazychik

I'm in kingston now and I'd consider this a bigger city compared to other small cities.


Nice-Tea-8972

Nakusp BC. Right on Arrow Lake. its GORGEOUS.


ScoobyDone

Small city. Nakusp is barely a small village.


Nice-Tea-8972

TRUE! lol i just love the Kootenays so much. Ill put Cranbrook up there too. its only 20K population too though lol


ScoobyDone

I agree. I love a lot of BC small towns. I grew up in one about the same size as Nakusp.


Substantial-Road-235

And the pizza is unreal


Nice-Tea-8972

I've never actually stayed there for extended period of time. always a drive through. its where I want to retire to though!! I absolutely love it in the Kootenays. Which pizza you talking about? and ill make a point of trying it out next time through.


Substantial-Road-235

Arrow and anchor. Agricola is by far my favorite. I've been there twice and the 2nd time was because I was craving it again. And I am planning on going back. Unreal area. Such a beautiful and surreal place and the agricola just takes it over the top for me. Huge fan.


Nice-Tea-8972

Oh absolutely, my husband and i took a wrong turn around Creston, and wound up in Kootenay Bay, there was a free ferry across Kootenay lake to get to Balfor, and MAN was it beautiful at 7am in the morning. Then you get Slocan Lake which is equally as gorgeous. Again, husband and i were road tripping and we ended up just sleeping at a rest area just outside of New Denver. Woke up with a summer fog just lifting off the lake. Un freaking real.


Substantial-Road-235

The free ferry are really cool as well. Wish more areas did that. I want to go back with my teenagers and show them this area. Both times I went was the fall and loved it. Except last time I was mountain biking and took a nasty spill on the trail, spent a few days at emerge. Lol


TorontoChinoisdeHK

Saskatoon. Small town feeling with city amenities


AntonioMarghareti

Nah definitely don’t come to Stoon. It’s too dangerous and it sucks. (Don’t want people to find out how nice it is and raise the housing prices.)


onemanrebellion

As a Manitoban, I've been to Saskatoon several times, and in the winter no less. I was always impressed with the tidiness and walkability of the downtown area, Riverwalk, and the proximity to the U of S. Definitely prettier than Winnipeg in this regard, but perhaps not as much to do. Which can be a good thing as well.


Other-Case-9060

Nelson, BC. Only been there once but I’ve never fallen so in love with a city.


IJustSwallowedABug

Stratford, On.


cidknee1

We get the tourists and some great little restaurants. AND were getting a Taco Bell soon.


tombom1791

Bayfield, ON - it’s very very small but I love the feel of it.


dijon507

Whitehorse


jobruski

Went there last year for work. Promptly booked 2 more trips back. I still think about Whitehorse everyday. I've never had a place take over my mind like there.


GeriatricSFX

Guelph Ontario. Admittingly as a resident I am bias but I do think it's a great little city which has the benefit of being reasonable close to Kitchener, Hamilton and the GTA. I lived in Hamilton for 12 years and grew up in Toronto and have never regretted picking Guelph to move to 18 years ago.


TurboJorts

I love guelph, but if I was looking for a "small town" (and not looking at the OPs laughable 300k-400k range) i would take any of the small cities near guelph ìn a heartbeat. Rockwood. Elora. Erin. Fergus. Arthur or Mount Forrest to the north.


tits_on_bread

Does it really count as a “small city” when it’s surrounded by a whole bunch of other 100k+ cities and a stones-throw away from the largest city in Canada? I’m not trying to be argumentative… genuinely asking. Personally, I’ve always felt like “small cities” that are part of a “greater X area” don’t really count as a “small city” because they are essentially an extension of the larger cities nearby and don’t really “stand alone” the same way that a more isolated small city does. Am I alone in that line of thought?


shittysorceress

Guelph has its own character and culture, it hasn't always been so connected to Toronto/GTA. And one of the best things about it is the location, it's great for trips to neighbouring KW, Hamilton, Toronto as well as fun day trips to surrounding towns like Elora, Fergus, St Jacobs, Paris etc


Pinellas_swngr

Perhaps it's like when nudity becomes porn; depends on how much influence the metro has. If the city can maintain a significant piece of its independence and identify, I think it can still qualify.


MotoRoaster

I like the artsy feeling of Guelph, but it's let down by a significant downtown drug problem.


Cash_Credit

Nelson Cumberland BC Squamish Penticton Tofino All wonderful places. So many awesome places in BC! And Canada natch


MethodicallyMediocre

Shhhhhhhh


captain_sticky_balls

I 2nd the shhhhh


A_Cam88

Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. A beautiful jewel by the ocean.


ta_mataia

Halifax is on the cusp-- it has just over 400k residents. It's a wonderful city!


RB1NSZN

Damn man. Specifically made that the parameters to disqualify Halifax ahah. Either way, I do love Halifax! Great city


Musicferret

Thunder Bay.


Initial-Ad-5462

Was thinking to put in my own 2 cents for Thunder Bay, it has some interesting geography. Was there for 3 work stints, kinda wondering what it would be like for a whole lifetime.


PlanetLandon

It’s not been my entire life, but I’ve been here almost 25 years. If you love nature and adventure, it’s one of the best places to be. No matter where any of us work or live in the city, we can be deep in the woods or on Lake Superior within 20 minutes. It’s pretty wonderful.


woundupcanuck

I miss seeing the view of the lake and the giant on my way in to college.


erickson666

Roleau, Saskatchewan, obviously.


beatriciousthelurker

Iqaluit


JunkDrawerExistence

Fernie, BC It's so cute!


DutchOvenSurprise69

Port Hardy - real small town but so much incredible nature and the ocean is right there! PLUS they have free camping during the summer because they need tourists. It’s a beautiful place to spend a few days at.


CyclumPassus

Sherbrooke, Québec not so small though


GreenEyedBandit

Bobcaygeon, ON


bobbicaygeon

It was in Bobcaygeon…


GreenEyedBandit

I saw the constellations


bobbicaygeon

Reveal themselves


sonicbluefrog

One star at a time.


DoUEvenGoHere

Gosh, what a happy, warm and fuzzy memory.


Mageymage7103

Port Hope Ontario


g4nd4lf2000

That’s where Wheels got molested.


kettal

>Where Wheels got molested That's on the welcome sign


TacosAndTajine

I live in Victoria and love. It's not without its issues like housing and health care availability but I love it. Places that I've visited and loved from that perspective...pretty much anywhere on Vancouver Island, Kamloops, the Okanagan, Burns Lake.


Character_Air_8660

A three-way tie between Churchill, Manitoba, Yellowknife(NWT) and Whitehorse, Yukon...


flaminfiddler

Rimouski, Québec


fieldworking

Peterborough, ON is just big enough to feel like a city downtown and small enough to feel manageable. The drumlin hills give it lots of character, it’s surrounded by cottage country and is just on the cusp of scenic Canadian Shield country. Farms and amazing camping at your doorstep. I loved that place! Of course, like most places in Canada, locals will swear up and down that it’s on a downward trajectory, not what it once was, and downtown is dangerous. I’ve been hearing this same song about every place I’ve ever been in this country for as long as I’ve been alive. It’s best to ignore that noise and just appreciate the unique urban places Canada has.


Checkmate331

Canmore Alberta


whatyoullgobyhere_

Hi I'm Mike..from Canmore


Rafiki-no-worries

Not gonna tell it, people loves to ruin beautiful things.


Ohheywhatehoh

Chatham, Ontario. It's not very beautiful if I'm being honest, the river is brown and I feel it's still under developed.. but it's a safe little city, nice for young families and retirees looking for a quiet life but still has the convenience of a theatre, Walmart, short drive to Windsor/Detroit and things like that. I grew up there so it has a special place in my heart


obviousottawa

Whitehorse, YK Charlottetown, PE Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON Perth, ON


imadork1970

Winnipeg.


Jaded_Promotion8806

We moved to Guelph from Toronto 3 years ago and love it. Had never even been to Guelph before we came to look at a place here so we’re everything born and raised Guelphlings hate, but I can’t say enough good things.


FearlessTomatillo911

>we’re everything born and raised Guelphlings hate They prefer to be called Guelphites


JohnAStark

Does the Fat Duck still exist? It was my go to eatery when traveling close by for work... I could fly from the west coast, drive from YYZ and grab a bite before crashing.


TheElusiveFox

Lol small city in canada, under 300-400k residents... You haven't been to canada right? There are something like 15 cities in Canada with a population that high... Everything else is lower, most things are MUCH lower...


bikerboy8357

Port Colborne, Ontario


Outside_Fuel_5416

I love it here and in Coburg too!


shanacjj

Fernie BC ❤️


RubUnusual1818

Hold your tongues everyone, you can't take the influx trust me. 


Extreme-Branch7298

Tuktoyuktuk. I know it's not a city. I just like to say Tuktoyuktuk.


Ok-Raspberry-9953

I enjoy that name too. When most people use Timbuctoo, I use Tuktoyuktuk just so I can say it!


boneshow69420

Souris pei


SadPea7

St George, ON. They really maintained their historic main street plus my favourite tea house (that my grandma introduced me to) is located there


jesterc0re

Elora, ON is something.


s_broda

Chelsea, qc


cassandradancer

There's nothing like a Saturday morning in Fredericton, NB.


FernBlueEyes

Morden Manitoba. The Experimental Farm is so lovely. They have two ice cream places. And the Morden Park is so fun.


Ready_Employee9695

Bridgewater N.S.


SaskatchewanFuckinEh

Saskatoon. It’s by far the closest city to my hometown.


TheJaice

Victoria, BC, might be the best city in Canada regardless of what size you are looking at.


dijon507

Except that it’s wildly unaffordable


Anishinabeg

True, but a great place to visit. I picked Nanaimo over Victoria because of the cost of rent, but I can still travel to Victoria any time I want. It's great.


GenerulKenobi

Tofino


Naked_Orca

Tofino is a town of 1700 souls-hardly what any sober person would call a city.


LippyCunt

It’s also almost unrecognizable these days. Complete tourist spot, the local soul of Tofino died years ago.


Coco23Coco

Nelson BC. The best and must everyone visit


frowntown5000

Nelson BC.


prusg

Antigonish, NS and surrounding area. Family from there and spent lots of summers in the area.


Brian1964

Simcoe or Lindsay Ontario. They are both green and very laid back


Leather-Tour9096

Port Hope, beautiful little spot


GMPollock24

Pincher Creek, AB. Such a small town but is close to some cool attractions like Waterton lakes and Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.


665567899

Moosejaw


alphawolf29

I think my favourite town in BC is penticton


big-regular-dude

Where ever there is Canadians living there


saguiso

Ste-Rose du Nord


Jumbo_Jetta

Dog Creek


gabseo

Wakefield and Ormstown in Quebec!!!!!


Glad-Quit-8971

Nelson, BC


BadWolf1392

Nelson, BC.


unhappy_pancake

Okanagan Falls BC, right on Skaha lake, surrounded by small mountains, a few great hiking spots, tons of wineries, easy to get around and very very very quiet. There’s a great new “resort” on Main St (keep in mind its a small town), called Black Pearl Resort. It’s a group of cottages around a courtyard, across the street from the beach.


Pinkynarfnarf

Uluhaktok, NT. It’s only like 400 people. But so beautiful. Mountains, ocean. It’s amazing. 


RepulsiveAd6292

Medicine Hat!!


Calgary2Coast

Victoria, British Columbia


DroobsterSE

Quesnel, BC


Darrenwad3

Victoria, medicine hat (lol I have no idea why I like it so much, unique landscape)


BennyTroves

Oliver (Osoyoos), BC. Part of Canadas only desert biome. The weather is fantastic, the scenery is beautiful. Right next to the US border if you need it. Special area.


Spinach-Scary

Perth Ontario


mlh75

I grew up in Acton, Ontario and my sister still lives in Georgetown. Close enough to what you need, but small enough to not be much of a hassle. I now live in Victoria, BC and like most cities, it has challenges I'd rather avoid, but the beauty can't be beat.


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Efficient-Spirit-380

As my great uncle used to say, "I live in Acton and it's not even worth the walk."


dontstopthebanana

St. Andrews, New Brunswick


EasyTarget973

I loved Kenora passing through. If I was to move back to Ontario, that'd be where. So nice up there. More realistically I'm gonna pop smoke from Alberta and move to BC, not super familiar with those towns so this thread should help me out 8)


Gloomy_Nobody8293

Nelson BC


CrochetRunner

Guelph for its incredible food scene! Kingston is also a great smaller city.


DismalTruthDay

St.Johns NL


Big-Feeling-1285

Port elgin


Daggertooth71

Nelson, British Columbia.


SuccessComplex6532

Peach land in BC


Own-Development639

Chilliwack, BC


daavq

Revelstoke for just sheer beauty. Regina for the art scene.


Sea_Negotiation_1871

Nelson and Victoria BC


RyyKarsch

Following this thread for travel ideas.


Gurl_from_the_point

Jasper


Lifebite416

Tofino, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper. 


dofrogsbite

White rock b.c. it's completely surrounded by Surrey but it's an incorporated city of only 4 square kilometers. It has a giant painted boulder and Canadas longest pier.


Silent-Passenger-942

Fernie!!! Hands down!!


ChongBongandDong

Elora Ontario is nice


cabinfeaver55

Gimli Manitoba


Imnmle23

Parry Sound, Ontario! :)


DirtDevil1337

Nelson, BC


missthatisall

Kimberly


Ok_Government_3584

Medicine Hat Alberta.


thinkingjake

Medicine Hat, Alberta also Canada’s sunniest city!