11 Best Places to Retire in Canada (2017)

3) Collingwood, Ontario

Quality of life in this city of roughly 22,000 is high. As with many of the places on this list, Collingwood is a playground for outdoorsy, nature lovers. A medium sized city makes accessing amenities a breeze and public transportation gets a big thumbs up. Public buses provide transportation for fun day trips to places like Wasaga Beach or the Blue Mountains. Roughly two thirds of the year see temperatures above freezing, making the weather another one of Collingwood’s attractive aspects. A significant percent of residents is employed as health professionals, making Collingwood appealing to those who have health care needs. Those who wish to settle here enjoy a low property tax and low crime rates. New retirees will feel right at home as well; the population of 65 and older residents is over one quarter.