10 Best Cities to Retire in Canada

3) Stratford, Ontario

Stratford is a city located in Ontario that offers expansive park acreage, comfortably low crime rates, well kept buildings and public streets, and is one of the most walkable cities in Canada. Stratford has a population of just over 30,000 residents; however, it attracts thousands of new and returning visitors annually for its historic Stratford Shakespeare Festival. This event presents world class theatre performances from iconic Shakespeare-inspired plays and originals. The Stratford Summer Music Festival also welcomes fans of live performance and has featured popular internationally known artists ranging from classical to modern and world music. Residents of Stratford are particularly fond of the city’s low housing rates and regular maintenance of public landscapes and architecture. The Stratford Transit bus service also transports visitors and locals around the city and to the airport with ease.

4) Kelowna, British Columbia

Kelowna is the Okanagan word for “grizzly bear” and is a lakeside city located in British Columbia. With a fairly large Canadian population of over 180,000 metro residents, Kelowna is a geographic tourist destination in the north with its proximity to admired landmarks such as Bellevue Canyon, Pinnacle Rock, Crawford Falls, Know Mountain, Dilworth Mountain, and more. The scenic city thrives on tourism-driven income and offers an array of outdoor activities including hiking, boating, biking, skiing, wine tasting, and other winter athletics. Kelowna is a rather modest and well rounded city, however it is home to major stadiums and attractions including Prospera Place, the Apple Bowl, the Big White Ski Resort, and festivals such as the Kelowna Hydrofest and the Center of Gravity festival. Retirees can settle down in Kelowna to enjoy varied seasons and easy access to nearby major cities such as Vancouver.