Which Canadian City Should You Move To?

By: Heather Cahill

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

There are 14 capital cities within Canada, but there are many more that aren't capitals as well. While there's no shortage of places to live in the Great White North, some areas may be better suited for you than others. You may enjoy the luxuries of the biggest cities with the most people, or maybe you enjoy a quaint and quiet place tucked away on one of the coasts. Whatever your style is, Canada has a city for you!

If you like to be where the action is and be with many people, then you might enjoy living in one of Canada's larger cities such as Toronto. If you prefer keeping to yourself and staying in, you might find that you'd enjoy the quietness in a smaller city. There's lots of variety throughout the country from the cities in the prairies to the ones along the coast. Once you move to one of the cities, then you'll probably discover a whole lot more about them and their people that you didn't know.

So, should you move to Ottawa or head over to St. John's instead? Tell us what you're like, and we'll match you up to the perfect Canadian city for you!

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Everyone loves a tasty meal from their favorite restaurant now and then. How often do you eat out?

I'd say I eat out almost any day.

Every now and then
I'd say once a week.

It's pretty rare for me.

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Would you say that you have lots of friends or just a few of them?

I have friends everywhere I go!

I have a couple of close ones.
I have quite a few.

I have just one.

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There's a big sports scene in Canada. What sport would you most like to try out of the following?

Esports

Curling
Horseback riding

Hockey

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When it comes to reunions of any kind, how do you feel about them?

I love them. It's great to see everyone.

They're OK once in a while.
I don't mind them.

I hate them.

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If you don't want to buy it, you can always make it! Do you enjoy making things that you need?

Nope, if I need something I just go to get it.

Not really, but I will if I have no other choice.
Sometimes

Yes, I find it enjoyable.

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When you go to get groceries, do you usually try to buy only the freshest of food?

If I can find it, yes.

Definitely
I try to, but it doesn't always happen.

The grocery store? I grow my own food!

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Are you able to find the fun in anything that you choose to do?

I usually have to find something around town to do.

I can usually find it.
I can't say I do.

I can make anything fun.

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Sometimes, a long drive is inevitable, unless you live in the city of course. Do you like long drives?

No way. The shorter the better.

I don't mind them.
I'd prefer them to not be very long.

There's nothing better!

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Would you prefer to live in the towering mountains or by the calm ocean front?

Can I say buildings?

I'll always choose the ocean.
I prefer the mountains, but the ocean is nice too.

I love the breathtaking mountains.

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Some like knowing everything while others don't care too much. Do you keep to yourself most of the time?

No, I can be a little nosy sometimes!

For the most part, I do.
I try to.

Absolutely

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Would you say that you're good at working with your hands?

Definitely not

It depends on what I'm doing.
Not really

I sure am.

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Think of your dream house. Which is the closest to what it would look like?

It's an apartment with a few friends.

It's smaller but near the ocean.
It's a good size and it's located in a suburb.

It's an average size on a big lot.

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Some people prefer the quiet atmosphere of their own house while others like to get out and party. Do you like going out on the town?

It's my favorite pastime.

I'll go every now and then.
I don't mind it.

It's not for me.

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Which of the following events might someone find you at?

I love going to concerts.

Charity events are my thing.
I'm always at a sports game.

I enjoy the local fairs.

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Out of the following, which animal would you like to see the most?

A puppy

A beaver
A bison

A polar bear

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It's something that a lot of people dream of, but how do you feel about living near water?

I think it's a pain.

I wouldn't have it any other way.
I'm not crazy about it.

It's great if it's not too close to my home.

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When you have a problem in your life, who can you go to for anything?

My friends. They're all close by anyway.

My spouse
I go to my best friend.

I go to my family.

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It can be fun to take on little projects here and there. Are you interested in DIYs?

Nope

I like to do a few.
I wish I was.

I think they're the best.

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For many, a getaway often includes going to a more rural area. How often would you say that you go outside of the city?

Never

I'd say I leave quite a bit.
Not too often, though I'd like to.

You'd be better off asking me how often I go to the city!

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When you get some much needed time off from work, how do you usually spend it?

I go shopping.

I like to go out for a jog.
I watch a sports game.

I never have days off!

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If you could start your life over again, would you change anything about it?

I might change my job.

I'd change my friends.
I'd change my lifestyle.

I wouldn't change a thing.

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Many people live with a friend or in some cases, a stranger. Would you like to live with a roommate?

I think it would be a lot of fun.

If I had to, I would.
I wouldn't mind.

No, thank you.

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What is the most important thing about where you live?

I want to be in the middle of the action.

I want to live somewhere quiet.
I like being near nature, but not too close.

I want seclusion and my own space.

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Canada has two official languages. How many languages can you speak?

Four

Two
One

Three

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For some, there's nothing like meeting and talking to new people. Are you a social butterfly?

I'm without a doubt a social butterfly.

Only when necessary
I've heard that I am a few times.

Not me

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Would you say that you procrastinate or do you get it all done right away?

All the time

Sometimes I get a little sidetracked.
A little bit ...

I'd be in trouble if I did.

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How far do you like to live from a Tim Horton's, ideally?

I like to live right next door!

I'm fine making a short drive into it.
No further than a block away

As far as I can be. I make pretty good coffee myself.

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It's no secret that Canada is known for getting a large amount of snow, but how do you feel about it?

I'm not a fan.

I don't mind it.
I usually hope it doesn't come.

It wouldn't feel right without it!

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What is the most important thing for you out of the following options?

Meeting new people

Having time to relax
Seeing new things

Working hard

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It's not always cold in Canada, but it can be brutal in the winter. Can you handle the cold?

No, I can't!

A little bit
I'm OK with it.

I sure can.

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