11 Hippest Places to Retire in The World

11) Ottawa, Canada

Retirees are so focused on finding an affordable, warm climate that they overlook the benefits of retiring in Canada. However, Ottawa has got a lot going for it as a lively, diverse city with a wide variety of entertaining activities and events. Take in a hockey game, stroll the Rideau Canal, tour Parliament Hill, explore the ByWard Market, and visit a plethora of excellent museums. There’s also plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy nature with a variety of parks and hiking trails crisscrossing and encircling the city. Retirees will rest assured knowing they have access to excellent healthcare, too. Ottawa is a very pedestrian and transit friendly city, meaning a car (and the cost of having one) isn’t really necessary. The cost of living is lower across the U.S.’s northern border, so your nest egg will stretch further here than it would in the States.