Places
Every place starts as a question.
We’re building out our city and town guides one place at a time. Here are the 21 we’ve profiled across 10 provinces — more are on the way.
British Columbia
Retiring in British Columbia
Southern Vancouver Island
Victoria
Gardens, ocean air and a walkable city centre give Victoria plenty of everyday appeal. Choose your neighbourhood carefully and budget beyond the view.

Saanich Peninsula, Vancouver Island
Sidney
Sidney combines a compact, largely flat centre with waterfront walks and bookshop browsing. It is a small town where the everyday route is part of the attraction.

Eastern Vancouver Island
Nanaimo
A working harbour, waterfront paths and inland lakes give Nanaimo several versions of retirement living. The right address matters more than the postcard.

Oceanside, Vancouver Island
Parksville
Big beaches and a smaller town make Parksville an appealing place to slow the day down. Check transport, medical journeys and the details of each care option.

Northeastern Vancouver Island
Campbell River
Discovery Pier, ocean views and nearby forest outings give Campbell River its appeal. Investigate the everyday routes as carefully as the scenery.

South Okanagan
Penticton
Lake walks, the Kettle Valley Rail Trail and South Okanagan outings give Penticton a generous activity list. Plan for summer conditions and everyday transport.

Elk Valley, East Kootenay
Fernie
Fernie’s historic downtown, the Elk River and Fernie Alpine Resort sit inside a ring of Rocky Mountain peaks. Plan for a snowy winter and a drive to the nearest airport.
Alberta
Retiring in Alberta
Central Alberta
Red Deer
Bower Ponds, local trails and a central-Alberta location make Red Deer worth investigating. Start with your weekly routine and build the budget around it.

Southeastern Alberta
Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat pairs the South Saskatchewan River with arts venues and industrial history. Investigate the neighbourhood, seasonal comfort and care packages.
Saskatchewan
Retiring in SaskatchewanManitoba
Retiring in ManitobaOntario
Retiring in Ontario
Eastern Ontario, Lake Ontario shoreline
Kingston
Kingston pairs a Lake Ontario waterfront with markets and cultural outings. Compare the walkable downtown experience with life at your prospective address.

Southern Georgian Bay
Collingwood
Bay walks and nearby Blue Mountain outings give Collingwood a strong outdoor draw. Try the ordinary weekday version before choosing a home.

Southwestern Ontario
Stratford
Theatre, Avon River walks and a walkable downtown give Stratford a pleasingly full afternoon. Think through winter routines and transport to performances.

Niagara Region
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Niagara-on-the-Lake offers theatre, wineries and historic streets, with practical retirement housing in Virgil. Explore the whole municipality.
Quebec
Retiring in QuebecNew Brunswick
Retiring in New BrunswickNova Scotia
Retiring in Nova Scotia
Halifax Regional Municipality
Halifax
Gardens, waterfront outings and a busy cultural centre give Halifax broad appeal. The regional municipality is much larger than its walkable core.

Central Nova Scotia / Colchester area
Truro
Victoria Park and local history give Truro interests beyond the everyday errands. Explore this inland Nova Scotia town at the pace you expect to live.
Prince Edward Island
Retiring in Prince Edward IslandNewfoundland and Labrador
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Photo credits
- Victoria: Victoria harbour - Victoria, British Columbia - 2014.jpg by Blake Handley, CC BY 2.0, 2014. Cropped.
- Sidney: Sidney banner waterfront pier.jpg by Shaundd, CC BY-SA 4.0, 2017. Cropped.
- Nanaimo: Nanaimo Waterfront.jpg by Masterhatch, Public domain. Cropped.
- Parksville: Parksville beach (33075496886).jpg by terri_bateman, CC0 1.0, 2017. Cropped.
- Campbell River: PanoramicCampbellRiver.jpg by Wikioogle=world take over, Public domain. Cropped.
- Penticton: Penticton - Okanagan Lake pano 01.jpg by Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0, 2023. Cropped.
- Red Deer: Bowerponds1.jpg by Rixter12, Public domain. Cropped.
- Medicine Hat: Medicine Hat, Alberta.jpg by Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0, 2026. Cropped.
- Saskatoon: Delta Bessborough and South Saskatchewan River, Saskatoon (505744) (26100485032).jpg by Robert Linsdell, CC BY 2.0, 2015. Cropped.
- Winnipeg: Winnipeg, MB.jpg by Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0, 2025. Cropped.
- Kingston: Waterfront, Kingston, East view 20170416 1.jpg by Daniel Vorndran / DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0, 2017. Cropped.
- Collingwood: Sunset Point Hoarfrost, Collingwood, Ontario, Canada.jpg by Ken Eckert, CC BY-SA 4.0, 2019. Cropped.
- Stratford: Downtown Stratford, Ontario (21813068896).jpg by Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped.
- Niagara-on-the-Lake: Clock Tower, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Northwest view 20170418 1.jpg by Daniel Vorndran / DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0, 2017. Cropped.
- Sherbrooke: Lac des Nations, Sherbrooke 20170414 1.jpg by Daniel Vorndran / DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0, 2017. Cropped.
- Fredericton: Fredericton, New Brunswick skyline.jpg by Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0, 2026. Cropped.
- Halifax: 2022-08-15 01 Wide angle view of Halifax skyline, Nova Scotia, Canada.jpg by Gordon Leggett, CC BY-SA 4.0, 2022. Cropped.
- Truro: Jacob's Ladder - Victoria Park, Truro, Nove Scotia.JPG by Figure8, CC BY-SA 3.0, 2007. Cropped.
- Charlottetown: Charlottetown, PEI (cropped).jpg by Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0, 2025. Cropped.
- St. John's: Around the Battery (14073136397).jpg by Jeremy T. Hetzel, CC BY 2.0, 2014. Cropped.
- Fernie: Fernie downtown.jpg by Holger Steinhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0, 2005. Cropped.





