Canada finds itself within the top spots on all sorts of rankings; “the fifth most expensive country in the world”, “one of the most-loved countries in the world”, as well as offering some of the top universities around the globe and the highest life expectancy rate. In other words, Canada is the dream country for a lot of people and for a lot of good reasons: bacon, maple syrup, breathtaking natural scenery, over-the-top-politeness, hockey, and great healthcare. But if you want to move there, you’re probably looking for the most affordable cities in Canada, eh?
While you won’t find the cheapest rent in Canada in, say, Toronto, with a bit of research and some basic budgeting skills, we dare say that living in Canada can be a lot more affordable than living in cities like New York, Washington, D.C., or Los Angeles.
What makes these the most affordable Canadian cities?
When comparing the cost of countries and cities, there are certain things that you must take note of — like the cost of renting or buying a place and its size, the cost of utilities, groceries, eating out, transportation, and so on.
Everything needs to be taken into account, so when you actually break it down to specifics, most people would be surprised to find that living in Canada can be quite affordable with an income or some substantial savings.
Once you get outside of the expensive city life of Vancouver and Toronto, you will find that real estate and the cheapest cost of living in Canada is found in places like Quebec, Saskatchewan, Ontario, or British Columbia, and most of these places are within driving distance to the big cities.
These places are affordable even for students on a tight budget. Unlike other places, where food is one of the cheapest things, in Canada, due to its cold climate, most of the food comes from export, which makes groceries pretty expensive.
But, somehow we’ve done it and we’ve made a list of the 9 most affordable cities to live in Canada. Let’s check ‘em out together!
9 cheapest places to live in Canada
1. Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Although Ontario is home to some of the most expensive cities in Canada, it’s also home to some of the most affordable cities, such as Sault Ste. Marie. Bring your skills to the third-largest city of Ontario, where there are a significant number of jobs in all industries, and where you can find rent for about $1000 per month.
The favorable work-life balance is a reality and not just a dream in Sault Ste. Marie. Here you can access high-quality education, enjoy renowned, beautiful, and inspiring landscapes (such as the Agawa Canyon), and find out why winter sports are an integral part of the Canadian lifestyle. Experience the best cottage life with roasted marshmallows, hiking, hot saunas, and a swim.
2. Rimouski, Quebec
The residents of Rimouski consider themselves to be the happiest people in Quebec. This may be due to the city’s natural setting and location on the shores of the largest estuary in the world, which offers an exceptional natural environment that can be explored through hiking trails, sea kayaking, bird watching, and marine science.
Rimouski also encourages academic success and work-study balance, and is home to some of the best jobs for women in science and engineering. With a steady monthly income and an affordable rent for about $800 per month, this definitely makes Rimouski one of the most affordable cities in Canada and worth checking it out.
3. Timmins, Ontario
It is very likely that the only thing you know (or should know) about Timmins is that it’s Shania Twains’ hometown. However, it’s also worth knowing that Timmins is also one of the most affordable cities to live in Canada, as well as a dream city to all you nature lovers out there!
Although most jobs are in mining or foresting, there are also more and more job opportunities in retail, communications, engineering, and IT each year. Timmins is where city meets nature, and Ontario’s hidden natural gem! You can rent an apartment for about $700 per month in the city, and have the great outdoors right at your back porch. Get the best of both worlds!
4. Quesnel, British Columbia
Quesnel is one of Canada’s smallest cities, as well as one of the most affordable Canadian cities. If you’ve ever dreamed about moving to a quiet city for about $850 per month, close to nature (say, a 10-20 minute walk to a semi-wild outdoor space) where wildlife encounters are common, then you should give Quesnel a chance.
The city offers great schooling opportunities for your future children, as well as job prospects at one of the thriving local businesses or in wood product manufacturing, agriculture, agri-technology, mining, or tourism; talk about a well-rounded lifestyle. Oh, and did we mention that Quesnel also has the lowest tax rate in Canada? Think about that for a minute!
5. St. Catharines, Ontario
If you’re new to Canada and don’t want to struggle with the expensive life of living in Toronto, you could opt for St. Catharines instead, one of the most affordable places to live in Canada that also offers a wide range of job opportunities to choose from. The real estate and rent prices are half of what you’d find in Toronto, and if you ever feel an itch to visit the big city, you’re only an hour away.
St. Catharines has its own attractions and year-round events that will most likely keep you entertained for a while, such as art exhibits, festivals, theatre performances, historical museums, great shopping opportunities, a rapidly growing number of local craft breweries, and some of the most breathtaking natural sights you’ve ever seen. The Garden City, as it’s also nicknamed, truly has it all.
6. Abbotsford, British Columbia
When we’re talking about the most affordable places to live in Canada, we can’t forget about Abbotsford, the cheapest big city in British Columbia. Job opportunities can be found in various sectors such as trade, construction, aerospace, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, or transportation. Rent prices vary depending if you’re living in the city or not, and can cost you anywhere from $600 to $1200 per month.
Abbotsford is close to the international border and within an hour’s drive to cities like Vancouver or Richmond. It’s hard not to love Abbotsford when you get to sunbathe by the ocean during hot summers and go skiing or hiking during the cold season! You’ll also get to do your grocery shopping at the local farmers’ market and always eat fresh produce, even when you go out to eat. Sounds like a perfect move to us!
7. Lévis, Quebec
Another city in Quebec, Lévis, also finds itself on our list of most affordable Canadian cities. With a low unemployment rate and lots of job opportunities with high income, good access to public transportation, and affordable rent in modern apartment buildings, Lévis seems to be the perfect place for having an outstanding quality of living.
When it comes to attractions and fun activities, the city has it all, from shopping malls, historic sights and bridges, and cultural events to sky hills, ferries, and lively restaurants with diverse cuisine. In Lévis, life is good…and waiting for you!
8. Brockville, Ontario
Brockville is not only one of Canada’s oldest cities but also one of the most affordable cities in Canada, with tourism as a major industry due to its picturesque islands with sandy beaches, overnight camp facilities, and the best freshwater shipwreck diving activities in the world.
Whether you’re searching for a house on the river, or a condo downtown, you can find both at an affordable price. No matter where you live in Brockville, you’re within a short drive to parks, walking trails, schools, restaurants, shopping, or theatres. Imagine what you can do with all that time you’d have, instead of sitting in traffic.
9. Weyburn, Saskatchewan
Weyburn, the Opportunity City, was ranked in the top five best places to live in Canada in 2017, and took the top spot as the best prairie city to live in two consecutive years, 2018 and 2019. What else makes this city so great? The fact that it’s also one of the most affordable cities in Canada!
Even though oil drives most of the economy, other businesses and employment opportunities are blooming. Plus, the cost of living is low and modern homes can be found at an affordable price. Unlike other parts of Canada where you could freeze to death, Weyburn is actually one of the warmest spots in Saskatchewan all year round.
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This article was written by Lucy Dinu. Lucy is an entrepreneur and world traveler—plus writer by day, and reader by night. Born and raised in Romania, Lucy has lived in three different countries and, together with her husband, has traveled to over 20. She strongly believes in personal development, speaks five languages (with a sixth in progress!), and is passionate about everything that puts a smile on people’s faces. Through her unique traveling stories, Lucy aims to inspire others to get out of their comfort zone and explore the world.
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Its a great piece o information for aspirant to live and settle in Canada and also for new immigrants.
your survey doesn’t mention anywhere in New Brunswick and regions Atlantic !!! what a poor survey !! i know pretty well all Canada and better for you guys not taking this survey too much seriously ! but yes Rimouski is very cold in winter and windy and there is plenty of options to live in Canada outside the majors cities !
My sister and I are both retired and living on social security and would like to relocate from the U.S. to Canada. We have two purebred ragdoll cats. What #1 location in Canada is the most affordable for renting an apartment? Any information would be great. Thank you
I would be very careful as healthcare in many affordable places is non existent!!
That’s a great point. I grew up in Quesnel BC, and we did have a hospital and quite a few doctor’s clinics. But if you needed any kind of specialist appointment you had to drive to either Prince George or sometimes Williams Lake, which are about two hours away. Could make things difficult if you didn’t own a vehicle.
Iwant to work and to live in Canada because Canada is beautiful country in the world and It’s my dream to be Canadian in my life and I want to change my life in Canada
That’s Good Michael. Where are you now?
Don’t even bother coming to our country if you don’t know our history.
People come to our country to live and be free , but they have no idea what’s actually happening in Canada.
That statement is true for some of the cities listed however, St. Catharines has good access to health care. I would not say it is as affordable as the article suggests. $1000 per month rent in St. Catharines is likely a one bedroom or basement apartment. If you are middle to upper middle class (60-120k
+ income) sure your dollar will go further than say the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) but keep in mind the GTA is very expensive.
Hi ,
How can you forget New Brunswick, where living is very economical and standard is very good
Stay there, we don’t want COVID here
Unless you are already a Canadian citizen, the country is not going to let you stay there for more than 6 months at a time and you won’t be able to claim US benefits or draw on Canadian benefits while you are in Canada (you can’t set up a bank account without a legal reason to stay, so you’d have to have savings to support your vacations to Canada). Best advice is to stay where you are or move to a more affordable state.
Do you mean a visiting US citizen cannot receiver her social security while in Canada? Not very hospitable. I have had enough of US and its cursed desire for fascism! I need to get out! I have every expectation of paying my own way and not being a drain on Canada!
I am 79 yrs. old and live on s/s, can I afford to live in Canada?
This list makes me kinda of giggle if they think weyburn sask is cheap to live in that they definitely don’t live here!
I do and I can tell you that it’s not cheap to live her jobs are scares,rent is high and groceries are ridiculous(box of cereal average 8 bucks) so yeah it’s not as cheap as one would like to think,just saying??♀️
Would love to know how they make their decision on what’s cheap and what’s not!
Me too, I’d also love to know where they got their info on housing prices, because they were way off on Abbotsford. I live there and you’d never find anything to rent under $1,000.
That is my question also.
I live on ss in sc and really want to know HOW to move to Canada.
I detest the heat and humidity here.
@- Dorothy Vaughan: You would be one the dumbest Americans that even want to move to this socialist F@&hole that call Canada.
Many places in Southern Canada also have high humidity and heat in the summer months starting anytime from May to October so you’d have to do your research on each province and their weather trends. I live in Southern Ontario and also hate our heat and humidity. Also you’d have to be accepted by Canada Immigration as having a needed job skill or being independently financially. You would not be able to access our medical care otherwise.
Oh, dear. We have serious heat and humidity here during the summer and if you live on either coast, the humidity is equally horrible in the winter. You may want to re-think your strategy.
Do not know where you got all the info but, Dalhousie N.B. rent is 500 a month. That is cheaper than everything you have listed.
Not finding any on that price, any link can provide?
Wow! Really?
Is that for room or whole apartment?
My wife and I would like to relocate to Red Deer, Alberta.Is Red Deer as beautiful as it looks? Is it a nice little city to retire in? I’m 55 and retired.My wife the same.Please let me know.We want to move in November.
Yes, Red Deer is a beautiful city with walking paths along the river and other natural areas. There are well-defined neighbourhoods, and a history of solid city planning. It has grown a lot in the past twenty years, and the city has all of the services and shops you could wish for on a daily basis. But if there is something special you want, you are only an hour or so to Edmonton or Calgary. Red Deer has been the hub of Central Alberta forever, and there is a strong cooperation between the county and the city. The longtime residents are friendly, and Alberta comes with a ‘can do’ “let’s get ‘er done” attitude. On the negative side, Red Deer is like other cities with rapid modern growth—crime has increased as drugs moved into the area.
I would love to visit these places they seem so peaceful and pleasant.
Hi I was wondering if you liked Portugal and if you did what was your favorite place if you wanted to live there
Sault Ste. Marie is not even close to being “the third-largest city of Ontario”. According to the 2016 census, it’s the 27th largest.
Lol ikr I died when I read that. ??
I was thinking the same thing. LOL-ster
What is the price of accommodation like
Apartments
Condos
Semi detached house
InBritish Columbia cheepecst city.
And say monthly EXPENCES I am 63 years and my wife is 52
As a former resident of Weyburn Saskatchewan, I can assure you that it may have cheap rent and cheaper houses compared to the big cities, but the cost of living isnt cheap. Groceries for one is rediculasly expensive! Spending $100 isnt hard when shopping for basics like milk, bread, cheese and coffee. And when the oil prices drop unemployment there is absolutely TERRIBLE! Good luck finding a job because unless you know everyone then you’re last on the list to get a job. Typical small town Saskatchewan! The rumour mill is one of the only thriving opportunities there! Hahah. Just dont be on the bad side of it!
Great read, but I currently live in Abbotsford and I can tell you you would absolutely never find something to rent for $600 here. $1,000 for a one bedroom apartment is about the cheapest you’ll find. We rent a three bedroom basement suite for $1,550 a month. Just makes me wonder how accurate the other housing prices they list are.
Thanks. If the current idiot president is re-elected, I’ll need all these names.
You and me both!
Hi Karen Shaver: The current, idiot president WASN’T re-elected but his stench still pervades our country. …and he’s determined to continue his adulation by his minions at any cost to our country and its democratic process. I’m a dual citizen (Canada and U.S.) checking out this page because it’s getting tough to come to grips with what our country is actually comprised of. …maybe we’ll have to be room-mates – hahaha.
St.Catharines? Cheap?
Maybe compared to Toronto but on average we’re trying to get outta this area.
Look at what you can get for $500,000 for houses around here and look what you can get for the same in New Brunswick or parts of B.C.
I just shake my head.
I think all of ontario is the most expensive place in Canada.
Good little article, however I should correct you on the cost of living in Timmins. You most certainly cannot find even a 1 bdrm apt for $700 monthly. I’ve lived here all my life, I paid that figure when I was 18, well over 20+ years ago.
This list seems totally arbitrary. What quantitative criteria was used other than a pitching darts at a map?
Abbotsford is in the containment of Vancouver, one of the most expensive cities in Canada. The average house price is $662,000 Can (Oct 2020). If you want rural, most rural place in BC cost less.
If you pick a place like Quesnel or Weyburn, you could pick almost any rural place or small town in Canada. Try Trail, BC where you have a choice of world class ski hills, outdoor eco-adventure, a regional airport airport, lake and river recreation and a large regional hospital. Median price for a single family house is about $180,000 Can with prices starting at about $100,000. Rural place in the Kootenays (southeast British Columbia) are a steal. There just isn’t any work unless you have a government background. If you are retired with some kind of income and a bit of equity, there are many places available. It just depends on your expected lifestyle.
This list of 9 places means nothing without some kind of qualifying criteria explained and some quantifiable analysis…not just subjective ramblings.
Hi Lucy, thank you so much for this write up. It is very helpful
If trump gets re-elected in Nov., my wife and I want to move to Canada. I’m on a fixed income which includes S.S. My wife isn’t old enough yet to retire. She has a Master’s Degree in Adult Education and wants to start her own online business. Are there communities between Ontario and British Columbia where we would be able to start anew? Place/s that are safe, affordable, and environmentally friendly? We’ve looked at various places online but they all seem somewhat confusing and tilted to the best of everything without any reality check on the worst. Any help will be greatly appreciated. We are afraid for the future of America if trump gets re-elected. Please help us make a new start. Thank you. David
Today is Election Day. I’m scared to pieces that the lunatic trump may win the Electoral College again. If he does, Canada here I come. The U.S.A. may never recover from a second trump term.
You might check Baie-Saint-Paul-du-Charlevoix, Quebec. It is about 90 minutes way from Quebec city; in a gauffre -like valley which shelters it from the wind; a UNESCO natural heritage site; home of Cirque Du-Soleil and more artists per capita than any other village in Canada. Healthy, Quite. Clean. Affordable. Contact their tourism site. Visit any season. You will relax and enjoy.
There are tons of places that are safe. Especially with our gun laws. I’d stay away from cities like Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, Regina, And Saskatoon. As the Native street gangs are making those cities extremely unsafe and have the highest murder rates within Canada, which is still considerably low compared to American cities, but nevertheless I wouldn’t recommend them, especially Regina Saskatchewan and Winnipeg Manitoba. Calgary is very nice and there is SOOOOO much to do there, and the mountains are so close. Edmonton is another great Canadian city. But both can be expensive depending on what part of the city you choose.
However If you like the quiet simple life, but still have access to the major amenities, any smaller city on the prairies are amazing! Estevan Saskatchewan is only 15 miles to the North Dakota border. Weyburn is slowly becoming the retirement capitol of Saskatchewan with it having more and more retirement/adult living condos going up in recent years. Also Moose Jaw, Swift Current, Yorktown, Kindersley, and even The Battlefords Are all great place to live and they have most of the needs someone might want to retire, (hospital with specialists, doctors, dentist/denturist, grocery shopping, Walmart ((not a superstore though)), hardware and other diy stores, and every Canadians favourite TIM HORTONS!!!! Lol)
Hello. I`m Romanian but I live in UK with my son (12 years old). I am planning to move to Canada before my son goes to university. Some advices will be very welcome.
Thank you in advance
Thanks for this vital information…..Very important!
Thank you for your information. It gives me a leg up on working towards my dream of relocating to Canada. I am a New Yorker, living in Carolina wanting to buy a couple of acres and homestead.
I even more appreciate the suggestion to start that savings taking steps to make my dream my reality.
I would like to know where in Abbotsford you can rent for $600 ? I live there and you are a lunatick if you think there is rent here for $600. Rent is high and I want to
move away to get some reasonable rent.
All your estimates are probably off if this is any indication. Write about something you know about next time or just stop writing PERIOD !! I will look elsewhere
for advice now !!!
I agree with the other comments. I came here to find some helpful information and found none. Abbotsford is VERY expensive. Sure Quesnel is cheap, but has anyone looked at the town? It’s falling apart and criminality is high as are substance abuse issues.
Its wonderful to live in those beautiful and affordable cities. I love the cities.
This young lady doesn’t really no what she’s talking and pulled some outdated information off some website for her story.
I am a Nigerian French teacher not very fluent in the use of the french language, which affordable territory can my husband, my four children and I immigrate to in Canada and also easily secure teaching job. My husband is a trader here in Nigeria.
Thank you for these wonderful information about the history of Canadian affordable places to leave in.
May God bless you ??
Hi David. I feel for you. I’ve been following the Trump nightmare for over a year now.
I lived in Colorado for 11 years working as an RN. Loved it there, but missed my Canadian lifestyle. People here are considerate & more socially responsible. I certainly don’t miss paying for my healthcare, which is one huge advantage of living in Canada. Also, our minimum wage is almost double that of the wage in the USA. We certainly have lower violent crime, unless you live in downtown areas of very large cities.
Also worked in several Florida cities (I literally hate Florida), Detroit, MI & Toledo, OH. Wouldn’t recommend living in any of those places.
Eastern Ontario is reasonable, & it seems the farther east you go, the cheaper the cost of living. Although, finding a job may be an issue. But, the people in eastern Canada are the best you will find anywhere.
Western Canada, even rural, is amazing if you love the outdoors, but can be pricey.
I actually lived five years in the interior of BC. Loved it, but it is more remote and pricey. The province (BC) even controls the automobile insurance, which does not allow you another choice. I didn’t like that.
The prairie provinces seem boring to me & get extremely cold in the winter.
I currently live in central-eastern Ontario, reasonably close to several major cities, but far enough away to avoid the hassles of city life. Central/eastern Ontario is quite amazing with thousands of lakes, hiking trails & some skiing (nothing like the west, though, lol). I love it here. I am an avid hiker, XC skier, downhill skier, and just generally love being active outside.
There is ample opportunity to start any type of tourist business as this area is well know as ‘cottage country’, and cater to wealthy people from the cities. Also, in the winter the tourists come for the snowmobiling which is also very popular in the northern parts of Ontario.
This area is also ‘very artsy’ with hundreds of artisans selling their wares – everything from textile art to painters. The beauty of the natural environment is a draw for artists.
I live on 9 acres and have organic gardens, hiking trails, & snowmobile trails on my property. I also own a small antique / design store (on my property). I sell everything from antiques, refurbished furniture, home accessories, handmade preserves, baked goods, homemade bread, organic garden produce, handmade linens, second hand high end clothing, garden decor, lighting …. you can sell anything to the tourists. I’m actually retired, and do this for fun.
Not sure how easy immigration actually is. I’m told it is harder than getting into the USA as a professional (getting my green card was agonizing & expensive, & I know now I was better off staying in Canada). I think if you have money and want to start a business, permanent residency is easier.
Good luck to you as I know the environment in the USA is currently unbearable. Trump has destroyed America as we know it; the USA will be a decade trying to dig out from his destruction.
And cannabis is legal, if you are in to that.
Best of luck to you.
Hello everyone…I was born and raised in Canada.. living in Edmonton, Montreal, Toronto, Calgary,Vancouver and even in Peace River (for about a year. Travelled across the from Ucolet to Halifax. Very fortunate. I have to admit the west coast was my favorite for many reasons. However, even 35 years ago $$$$. We moved to Houston 25 yrs ago for a six month work assignment, two babies in tow and have been here since. Two months after getting here, Oklahoma boming!! Well alot has happened over the years and still have stuck it out till now. I am retired now. Got US citizenship 3yrs ago and proud to recently vote on the side of democracy. As I am writing this 40 hrs. left till hopefully back to some sanity. Thinking time to time about going back to Canada but so sorry I just can’t do winter anymore.. definitely can do 3 months of summer there. Winter is great if you are kid. My sister in Canada is confined to a wheelchair and as you can imagine no fun moving around in winter. A little too hot in summer here prefer Hawaii weather year round but again $$$$ . Good luck to all those whom seek to live in Canada, do you research. I am really fortunate to still have that option of moving back. By the way, if you are a US citizen you can collect your SS living in Canada… health insurance is a whole different issue. ?
Sault Ste. Marie is not the third largest city in Ontario, but it is the third largest city in Northern Ontario. It is actually the 19th largest city in Ontario.
Sault Ste. Marie is the butthole of the north, unless you are a diehard hunter and fisherman there is very little to do and poor shopping opportunities, iffy healthcare as top notch doctors don’t want to be there.
It is a backwards city with ridiculous taxes and gas prices, 6 month cold winters with lots of snow, and now it is being overrun with refugees.
I just want to leave a message to all retired Americans considering Canada that you’re far better off staying in the USA. Canada doesn’t just let anyone in. You can’t become a Canada resident when you’re already retired unless you have vast sums of money. You can buy a house there as an American, but even then you can only stay 6 months per year unless you get your residency, and you’re not allowed to work there.
You already get free healthcare (Medicare). There are plenty of cheap, safe places in the USA with cool weather. Maine has mild summers if you can’t stand the summer heat, and outside Portland and certain other towns near Massachusetts, it can be very cheap. There are also a lot of cheap homes in Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota… You will experience occasional summer heat, sometimes even extreme. America has tons of cheap real estate, just watch out for states with high real estate taxes. Here in Illinois, it’s not unheard of for real estate taxes to be more than your mortgage payments.
I’m a US citizen, a software developer in my 30s, and even I, with my relatively high-demand job, can’t just waltz into Canada. If I want to get hired there, the hiring company has to prove to the Canadian government that they can’t find a Canadian to do the job.
I got good grades in college. If I go back to school for a master’s in Canada, that is sort of a loophole and I can get a residency/work permit after I graduate.
My wife and I own a house in Kimberley BC which we bought in 2004. Now, after 17 years, we’re finally ready to move there and find I can’t stay more than 6 months (at a time? or per year?–it’s not clear). My wife is Canadian, I’m American. This was a surprise. We thought it wouldn’t be a problem since she’s a citizen. Now I’m thinking about selling the place rather than push the issue. It’s too bad, because I’d been dreaming of living there for so long. The house HAS appreciated quite a bit since we bought it, so that’s some consolation. Anyway, Americans–don’t get your hopes up.
Great list! I’d like to ask, could Sutton easily fit in this list of affordable places in Canada for living and travel? Because I got really interested in Sutton when I did find here some nice housing options for sale. I’m really considering it as a place to move to but I’m still trying to get a better idea about it in terms of affordability and lifestyle. Any information would be of great help, thanks!
Thank you so much for the interesting information!
I am bilingual and I am looking for information and advice about the City where I can find a bilingual jobs and affordable apartment for rent!
Thank you all,
Ben
Thank you so much for the interesting information!
I am bilingual and I am looking for information and advice about the City where I can find a bilingual jobs and affordable apartment for rent!
Thank you all,
Ben
Thank you so much for the interesting information!
I am bilingual and I am looking for information and advice about the City where I can find a bilingual jobs and affordable apartment for rent!
Thank you all,
Ben
Thanks for sharing this list of the most affordable cities in Canada to live in, I’ll add some of those located in Ontario to my list of places I’m considering moving to. Keswick is one of the top places on my list and I’m already looking at a specific residential property that I saw here. I’m definitely still keeping my options open though so thanks for this list!
I moved back to Brockville recently after 26 years. I have being well aware of the increase number of drug addicts and homelessness that never existed before. The Brockville psychiatric hospital was closed several years ago and now more than ever there are people with mental disabilities roaming the streets. There are several group homes here if you need a job in that field. I will be leaving this town very soon.