Canada is a country that has the palm in many aspects of life. Canadian cities also have a unique structure and character. Bilingual Canada is developing according to an exclusive and unlike other countries plan, which leaves an imprint on its metropolitan areas and small communities.
There are more than 100 large cities in the Canadian state, where the population exceeds 10 thousand. Since the country is endowed with an area of 9,984 thousand km², many settlements on its territory are significantly distant from each other. In Canada, in every city, the traveler will find something interesting for himself. The urban infrastructure is better developed here than in some European countries.
The largest cities in Canada
List of the largest cities in terms of population in the country.
Toronto
The country's largest metropolis was once a small fort on earth that housed a malaria swamp. Today, the Greater Toronto metropolitan area is home to more than 5 million people. The city's population consists of immigrants from different countries. This millionaire is famous for its embankments and skyscrapers. The city has won several times the prize in the nomination "The cleanest and most comfortable metropolis on Earth." The best views of Toronto are from the tall TV tower, from which you can see Lake Ontario at a glance.
Population - 2731 thousand people.
Montreal
The administrative center of Quebec. The city with French roots is famous for its museums of Fine Arts, as well as the colonial architecture of the Vieux-Montreal region. The freedom of morals in Montreal is extraordinary, here you can see the cultural revolution without embellishment. The splendor of the metropolis extends not only to its districts, but also goes underground. Few people know that in the center you can go down to the space below the building level, where banks, cafes and shops are also located.
Population - 1942 thousand people.
Calgary
It is located among the prairies in the east of the Rocky Mountains. Calgary is characterized as a measured and calm place. The area is famous for cowboy festivals, museums and the general country style. Despite the rustic atmosphere, the urban infrastructure is at a fairly high level. Calgary is based at the confluence of the two rivers Elbow and Bow, so skyscrapers are built there mainly on the embankments.
Population - 1235 thousand people.
Ottawa
The city is the capital of the country. The former lumberjack camp has been turned into a capital by order of Queen Victoria. Since then, the city has been transformed. The administrative buildings of the center are crossed by the Rideau Canal, where shipping is open in summer and a natural ice rink for the population in winter. The capital is clearly divided into districts where you can see buildings from the 18-19th century, as well as modern skyscrapers with offices and shops.
Population - 934 thousand people.
Edmonton
Alberta's scenic center is made up of parks and classic tourist spots with shopping malls, restaurants and cinemas. There are several open-air museums near the city, where costumed performances are held, telling about the life of the first settlers.
Population - 932 thousand people.
Winnipeg
The commercial and transport hub of the Midwest is called the lake of the same name. This place is famous for the fact that it is here that the most grain is grown on the continent. Winnipeg has another important attraction - the Canadian Mint. The history of the center is closely connected with the life of the Indians of the North American land.
Population - 705 thousand people.
Quebec
A French-speaking city in Canada where only 5% of the population does not speak French. The provincial parliament is also located there. The historic center in the city is included in the UNESCO heritage list. The urban area is conditionally divided by the St. Lawrence River into a lower and an upper part. Quebec is built very compactly, has a special and recognizable French surroundings.
Population - 678 thousand people.
Vancouver
The cultural center of the country is the fastest growing metropolis in the state. Vancouver has a lot to offer tourists: sailing on a small yacht, shopping in huge malls, endless exhibitions and concerts, museums at every turn. The best city skyline is from the Harbor Center tower.
Population - 631 thousand people.
Hamilton
Nice port town in Ontario. Since 2011, the campus has hosted the main campus of McMaster University. Previously, the institution was located in Toronto. Hamilton is also famous for the fact that the Orthodox monastery of Christminster is located there. The port and educational institutions are the town-forming areas of the town.
Population - 537 thousand people.
Halifax
Another port town. This place can be called the center of industry in Atlantic Canada. Oil, fish, ships and machines are created and mined in Halifax. In addition to industry, culture is also being developed in Halifax. Universities, museums, theaters and galleries are waiting for their visitors every day. Intercity communication is carried out using buses and ferries. A large airport is attached to the town, and a railway is operating.
Population: 403 thousand people.
London
The manner of naming other cities after major capitals has not spared Canadians. The most developed sport in the city is figure skating. Since the 19th century, the University of Western Ontario has been operating in the urban area. The city is beautiful and surrounded by dense forest. The international airport is located just 10 minutes from central London.
Population - 384 thousand inhabitants.
Gatineau
The city is located on the Ottawa River. Gatineau is based directly opposite the Canadian capital. Only French is recognized as the official language in the city. A casino operates on the city's land, museums and environmental exhibitions are open. The industry in Gatineau is represented by the timber industry.
Population - 276 thousand people.
Saskatoon
Saskatoon is located in the province of Soskatchewan. The city has a sharply continental climate, where frosts in winter reach 50 degrees below zero. Production in the city is represented by the mining of uranium and potash salts. Due to the extreme cold in winter, the name of the town has become a household name, and in slang it means cold weather in other parts of Canada.
Population - 246 thousand people.
Kitchener
Founded by German settlers, the town is also an industrial satellite of Toronto. Until 1916 the place was called Berlin. Then it was renamed, but the annual Oktoberfest was not stopped there. In Kitchener, in addition to industrial buildings, there are several theaters and museums.
Population - 233 thousand people.
Windsor (Windsor)
The border town sits on the banks of the Detroit River. On the contrary, American territory begins. The town is considered the center of the country's automotive industry. The town is connected with Detroit by a bridge and a tunnel. The border checkpoint in Winsor carries out the passage of Canadians to US lands under a simplified scheme.
Population - 217 thousand people.
Regina
The terrain of the town has always been continuous prairie, but the inhabitants planted trees and made dams, so today Regina has turned into a blooming oasis in the middle of the steppe. The town has a man-made lake Vaskana. Regina's economy is based on mining.
Population - 215 thousand people.
Sherbrooke
The fourth largest city in Quebec. Most of the population is Francophones. An important railway route passes through the city. Several universities work here, concert venues are open, where various festivals are regularly held. The main tourist destination of the city is agritourism.
Population - 154 thousand people.
Saguenay
The young Canadian city was founded in 2001.Most of them work at a timber processing enterprise. The urban area is divided into 3 districts: Chicoutimi, La Bea, and Jonquière. Its own university has been opened in Shikutimi. There are also many places for a good rest for the townspeople. There are bars, galleries and shopping centers in the town.
Population - 147 thousand people.
Oshawa
The main area of development in Oshawa is considered to be industry. The city is based on the coast of Ontario. Once this place was a simple transit point for the fur trade. Also in Oshawa there is a General Motors automobile plant, as well as several horse-breeding farms. Sometimes there are horse races in Oshawa.
Population - 141 thousand people.
Trois Rivieres
The cultural capital of the Morsi region. The fifth largest city in Quebec, due to its location, it is of strategic importance. Trois Rivieres is located on the Saint Lawrence River. The densely populated area of the river is a natural link between Montreal and other provinces. The official language here is French.
Population - 126 thousand people.
St. Catharines
The border town is famous for the fact that half of its area is occupied by gardens and parks. The rest of the land is dedicated to automotive production, offices and residential buildings. The town got its name in the 19th century in honor of the wife of a prominent businessman Catherine Hamilton. The architecture of the town is colonial.
Population - 131 thousand people
Cambridge
Another Ontario gem has been named the Golden Horseshoe due to the location of Toyota and many other major industry giants. The headquarters of these industries are also located here. The town is developing rapidly thanks to the factories and companies that are opening there. A great industrial future is predicted for Cambridge.
Population - 120 thousand people.
Kingston
With the suburbs, the number of Kingston residents is 160 thousand people. The city is considered an important port on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. The Thousand Islands Archipelago is located close to this place. The colonial architecture of Kingston is very beautiful. Many buildings in it are built of light limestone. The town is also of strategic importance. From its port, the entrance to the Great Lakes system is controlled, as well as an alternate route to the Atlantic Ocean.
Population - 123 thousand people.
St. John's
On the Atlantic coast of Canada, this city is the second largest. It is the capital of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. In St. John's there is a monument to the famous seafarer Gaspar Corteral. The town is named after the first European who sailed there by ship. Excluding Greenland, St. John's is the easternmost city in North America.
Population - 108 thousand people.
Tender Bay
To form a wonderful city at the mouth of the Kaministikva, two forts were combined. Unfortunately, in Canada, Tender Bay is called the "city of murders." The crime rate is quite high here. The timber industry provides the main jobs in the town. In 1995, the city hosted the World Ski Championship.
Population - 107 thousand people.
Waterloo
The City University, Laurier University and the Institute for Theoretical Physics form the apex of Waterloo's educational system. Together with the cities of Cambridge and Kitchener, the city is part of the Canadian Technology Triangle. In 2010, Waterloo hosted the International Informatics Olympiad.
Population - 99 thousand people.
Niagara Falls
A huge tourist center and "Canadian Las Vegas" is better for spending a vacation there than other cities and towns in the country. Niagara Falls is based next to Niagara Falls. In the town there is an opportunity to indulge in nightlife, as well as go out into nature to explore natural attractions. During the tourism season, the number of people in the city doubles.
Population - 88 thousand people.
Victoria
Canada's warmest city in terms of climate is also the most British. Victoria bears the name of the Queen of England. The attraction of Victoria is considered to be two-decker red buses, as in Britain. Up to 4 million tourists come to Victoria annually. There are many interesting places in the city, classic colonial architecture.
Population - 85 thousand people.
Moncton
The town is spread over the Pticodyak River. The first largest city in the province of Westmoreland. This place is notable for a stable population growth due to the birth of children and the arrival of immigrants at 6% per year. Bilingual Moncton at the state level secured his right to speak and teach in two languages at once. The city has a university, several small industries, a well-developed sphere of trade and services.
Population - 72 thousand people.
Charlottetown
Prince Edward Island is the smallest province in Canada. Its capital is called Charlottetown. The town is named after the wife of George III. Shipbuilding and fishing are the industries thanks to which the town's economy develops. Charlottetown is located at the confluence of three rivers. Until 1873, the city belonged to Great Britain, then, according to a peace treaty, it passed into the possession of Canada. The history of the administrative center knows no strong shocks. The city developed gradually, without any special events or unrest.
Population - 58 thousand people.
