Calgary has been declared the world’s friendliest city by Conde Nast Traveller (CNT) 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards with Edmonton a close second. .The new ranking lists the 10 friendliest cities in the world — with four Canadian cities landing in the top five. .Alberta’s competition was neck-and-neck, with Calgary surpassing Edmonton in the rankings by just two points. .Representing Canada in the top five are also Victoria and Quebec City, just a handful of points behind. .CNT tallied Calgary’s friendly score at 97.81 and praised the city for its stunning landscapes where “nature and urban living go hand in hand,” the publication said..Calgary and its surrounding beauty is an “adventurer's playground,” with its proximity to the Rocky Mountains and “outdoor wonderlands like Lake Louise and Banff National Park,” and the “understated” nature of the city with a wide variety of culture, community and cuisine. . Calgary downtownCalgary downtown .Edmonton was awarded the second friendliest city with a score of 95.71 — but is perceived as quickly “becoming a sought-after destination” with it’s “slower pace and community-oriented atmosphere.” . “Locals are friendly and ready to welcome newcomers,” CNT said, highlighting the city’s ice castles, festivals and seeing the Northern Lights. . Edmonton Northern LightsEdmonton Northern Lights .Victoria, BC scored 95.51 points, coming in third on the list with its “exceptionally friendly folks.” CNT called Victoria a “perfect” destination for exploring, enjoying outdoor activities, and taking in “stunning scenery.”. Victoria, BCVictoria, BC .Dublin is the only non-Canadian city in the top five, with a score of 95.37 for its populations’ “warm spirit.” Dubliners often strike up an “animated conversations with a stranger in a pub,” and the city offers attractions such as the historic Dublin Castle and the National Gallery of Ireland.. DublinDublin .Quebec City rounds out the top five of the world’s friendliest cities, collecting 94.92 friendly points. .CNT touted Quebec City for its charm of a European city "with the friendliness of a Canadian one,” with its “welcoming” and “beautiful” atmosphere, “rich cultural heritage,” and amazing food (poutine) and vineyards. . Quebec CityQuebec City .The top 10 list also includes Malaga, Spain with a score of 94.19 points, Izmir, Turkey with 93.85, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with 93.13, Cartagena, Colombia with 93.02, and Mexico City, Mexico with 92.97.
Calgary has been declared the world’s friendliest city by Conde Nast Traveller (CNT) 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards with Edmonton a close second. .The new ranking lists the 10 friendliest cities in the world — with four Canadian cities landing in the top five. .Alberta’s competition was neck-and-neck, with Calgary surpassing Edmonton in the rankings by just two points. .Representing Canada in the top five are also Victoria and Quebec City, just a handful of points behind. .CNT tallied Calgary’s friendly score at 97.81 and praised the city for its stunning landscapes where “nature and urban living go hand in hand,” the publication said..Calgary and its surrounding beauty is an “adventurer's playground,” with its proximity to the Rocky Mountains and “outdoor wonderlands like Lake Louise and Banff National Park,” and the “understated” nature of the city with a wide variety of culture, community and cuisine. . Calgary downtownCalgary downtown .Edmonton was awarded the second friendliest city with a score of 95.71 — but is perceived as quickly “becoming a sought-after destination” with it’s “slower pace and community-oriented atmosphere.” . “Locals are friendly and ready to welcome newcomers,” CNT said, highlighting the city’s ice castles, festivals and seeing the Northern Lights. . Edmonton Northern LightsEdmonton Northern Lights .Victoria, BC scored 95.51 points, coming in third on the list with its “exceptionally friendly folks.” CNT called Victoria a “perfect” destination for exploring, enjoying outdoor activities, and taking in “stunning scenery.”. Victoria, BCVictoria, BC .Dublin is the only non-Canadian city in the top five, with a score of 95.37 for its populations’ “warm spirit.” Dubliners often strike up an “animated conversations with a stranger in a pub,” and the city offers attractions such as the historic Dublin Castle and the National Gallery of Ireland.. DublinDublin .Quebec City rounds out the top five of the world’s friendliest cities, collecting 94.92 friendly points. .CNT touted Quebec City for its charm of a European city "with the friendliness of a Canadian one,” with its “welcoming” and “beautiful” atmosphere, “rich cultural heritage,” and amazing food (poutine) and vineyards. . Quebec CityQuebec City .The top 10 list also includes Malaga, Spain with a score of 94.19 points, Izmir, Turkey with 93.85, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with 93.13, Cartagena, Colombia with 93.02, and Mexico City, Mexico with 92.97.
