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Where to live

An overview of Canada's 10 provinces and 3 territories, big cities versus small towns, and the climate in each region.

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  1. Overview of the 10 provinces and 3 territoriesCanada has 10 provinces and 3 territories in 5 regions. The main features, where people live and how to start researching each province.Updated October 2026
  2. Big cities and small townsChoosing a large, medium or small city in Canada: IRCC's examples of each, trade-offs in jobs, costs, services and community, and programs tied to small places.Updated October 2026
  3. ClimateCanada's climate: 4 seasons, winters below 0°C with snow from December to March–April in most places, summers of 20–30°C. Your first winter.Updated October 2026
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