Largest Cities in Canada

Canada’s urban landscape is defined by a massive concentration of population in a few key metropolitan hubs, particularly within the “Quebec City–Windsor Corridor.” As of 2026, the country continues to see rapid growth in Western Canada, with cities like Calgary and Edmonton expanding quickly due to internal migration and economic opportunities. Meanwhile, Toronto remains the undisputed economic engine and most populous city, followed by Montreal and Vancouver. These cities serve not only as primary residential centers but also as diverse cultural gateways, reflecting Canada’s ongoing shift toward an increasingly urbanized and multicultural society.

Rank	City	Province	Population (Estimated)
1	Toronto	Ontario	3,370,011
2	Montreal	Quebec	1,992,510
3	Calgary	Alberta	1,634,686
4	Edmonton	Alberta	1,243,809
5	Ottawa	Ontario	1,196,385
6	Winnipeg	Manitoba	871,560
7	Brampton	Ontario	833,365
8	Mississauga	Ontario	788,888
9	Vancouver	British Columbia	776,584
10	Surrey	British Columbia	736,057
11	Hamilton	Ontario	649,392
12	Quebec City	Quebec	605,194
13	Halifax	Nova Scotia	521,924
14	London	Ontario	509,102
15	Laval	Quebec	468,670
16	Markham	Ontario	375,389
17	Vaughan	Ontario	362,165
18	Kitchener	Ontario	337,811
19	Saskatoon	Saskatchewan	320,897
20	Gatineau	Quebec	311,538

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