Below you’ll find the full dataset of neighbourhoods analyzed for the 2024 “Where to Buy Real Estate” report. Each regional table lists the top neighbourhoods (east to west) and key indicators including benchmark price for 2023, one‑year, three‑year and five‑year growth, value and economics scores, accessibility scores and the percentage of households with children. To … Read more

Vancouver is a vibrant, culturally diverse city in British Columbia where tourism, business and the arts meet dramatic mountain and ocean scenery. With some of the mildest weather in Canada, Vancouver remains a highly desirable real estate market, and its home prices rank among the highest in the country. Table of contents Best neighbourhoods in … Read more

Metro Vancouver, part of British Columbia’s Lower Mainland, includes the North Shore, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge and several other municipalities. More than 2.5 million people live in the region and population forecasts indicate it may exceed three million soon. This guide highlights the best neighbourhoods to … Read more

Calgary, Canada’s third-largest city, draws buyers seeking a metropolitan lifestyle at prairie prices. With a diverse local economy supported by energy, agriculture and growing technology sectors, the city offers strong employment options and a variety of neighbourhoods to suit families, professionals and first-time buyers. Table of contents: Best places to buy in Calgary The 50 … Read more

Halton Region, located between Toronto to the east and Hamilton to the west, comprises four municipalities: Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills. The region combines suburban calm with urban conveniences and is frequently ranked among Canada’s safest communities. Halton is also one of Ontario’s fastest-growing areas, with strong population growth between 2018 and 2021. Table … Read more

The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) real estate market — covering the regional municipalities of Peel, York and Durham — remained subdued in 2023 due to elevated borrowing costs. The composite benchmark home price in the GTA started 2023 at $1,070,600 and peaked at $1,171,300 in June, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association. A Bank … Read more

As Canada’s economic centre, Toronto is a major hub for industries ranging from finance to entertainment. The city attracts a large share of newcomers to Canada and has the country’s highest proportion of foreign-born residents. With the national population surpassing 40 million in 2023 and many newcomers choosing the Greater Toronto Area, the region faces … Read more

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is Nova Scotia’s capital and the economic hub of the Maritimes. Comprising Halifax, Dartmouth and Bedford, the municipality is home to roughly 440,000 residents and includes many distinct neighbourhoods with varying housing markets and lifestyles. Table of contents: Best places to buy in Halifax The best neighbourhoods in Halifax Closer look … Read more

Ask MoneySense We are upgrading our electrical and removing an oil furnace and wood furnace. We are replacing them with a ducted heat pump. So, the question is will we get any tax break where it’s done for home improvement? —Joan What incentives are available for home renovations in Canada? There may be financial help … Read more

Go to menu. The Canadian real estate market started recovering in 2023 after a turbulent 2022. Home prices hit record highs in 2021–2022 before easing as the Bank of Canada (BoC) raised interest rates seven times. By spring 2023 prices began to stabilize and rise modestly, and by fall listing activity and sales were closer … Read more