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Six: St. Albert, Alberta.
阿尔伯塔省圣艾伯特
The cost of living in Alberta province is among the lowest in Canada.
阿尔伯塔省的生活开销在全国范围内是比较低的。
This makes a high quality of life very attainable in many of its cities, including St. Albert.
许多城市的生活质量很高，这就包括圣艾伯特。
As a city of 64,645, a large part of community life is the entertainment, events, and clubs.
人口为6万4645人，社区居民的大部分生活为娱乐，参加活动或是俱乐部。
The Servus Credit Union Place, a sprawling fitness and lifestyle center, is visited by one million people a year.
每年会有一百万人参加“Servus Credit Union Place”活动，这是一个大型的健身生活中心。
There's over one hundred performances at the Arden Theater annually.
雅顿剧院每年有超过100场演出。
It's also home to the Outdoors Farmer's Market (largest in western Canada),
这里还是户外农贸市场举办地，它也是加拿大西部规模最大的市场，
the International Children's Festival, and blooming Botanical Gardens.
当然还有国际儿童节，以及多姿多彩的植物园。
Explore the city via the Red Willow Trail System, 85 kilometers of trails that connect the parks and neighborhoods.
居民可以通过红柳小径来探索这座城市，这条85公里的小径可以连通公园和社区。
With a low unemployment rate and average household income of 136,000 dollars, residents comfortably enjoy daily life.
失业率很低，平均家庭收入为13.6万美金，居民的日常生活惬意舒适。
Albertans also generally enjoy lower taxes, lower gas prices, and no health care premiums.
而且税率很低，油价不高，也无需支付医保费用。
Seven: Regina, Saskatchewan.
萨斯喀彻温里贾纳
As the capital of Saskatchewan, Regina is considered the heart of the province.
作为萨斯喀彻温首府，里贾纳被看做是该省的心脏中枢。
Regina has plenty of restaurants, nightlife, and events for its population of 236,000 to enjoy.
这里的众多餐馆，丰富的夜生活以及精彩的活动一定能满足23.6万名居民。
Regina takes the great outdoors very seriously, too.
当地居民对于户外出游极为认真。
Visit the Wascana Centre, a 2,300-acre ecosystem and the largest urban park in all of North America.
瓦斯卡纳中心是一片占地2300英亩的生态系统，它还是北美规模最大的城市公园。
Regina takes pride in its arts, culture, and entertainment scene.
最让当地居民引以为豪的是这里的文化艺术，以及娱乐场所。
Visit the performing arts center, a craft beer brewery, or any number of galleries and museums.
您可以前往表演艺术中心，或是精酿啤酒厂，或是这里数不胜数的画廊和博物馆。
The main industries are finance and insurance and Regina is home to many prosperous firms.
主要支柱产业为金融和保险，这里有许多著名企业。
The unemployment rate is below the national average at 6.5%.
失业率低于全国平均数字，为6.5%。
Housing is much more affordable. The average home costs 315,000 dollars, which is below the Canadian average.
房价更是非常廉价，平均房价为31.5万美金，低于全国平均价格。
Cost of living is significantly less when compared to other bustling hubs, like Toronto or Vancouver, making Regina a great place to settle.
相比于多伦多，温哥华等其它大城市，这里的生活开销较低，生活在里贾纳一定是您不错的选择。
Eight: Waterloo, Ontario.
安大略省沃特卢
Located in southern Ontario with a population of around 105,000, Waterloo is an ideal place for a budding techie.
它位于安大略南部，人口约为10.5万人，这里是技术人员发展的理想之地。
There are over 500 tech companies located here.
这里有超过500家技术公司。
Waterloo's growing presence in the technology field attracts many non-locals and foreigners.
沃特卢在技术方面的地位日益显著，它吸引了许多外省市居民和外国人居住。
The percent of immigrants living in Waterloo is now 25%.
沃特卢的移民率为25%。
Waterloo is home to the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University.
这里有沃特卢大学和劳里埃大学。
These schools are major employers to many residents.
许多居民都在这些大学工作。
Computer technology, insurance, and environmental management are the most prosperous sectors.
计算机、保险、环境管理是这里最热门的产业。
Waterloo hosts many festivals especially in the spring and summer seasons.
尤其在春夏季，这里会举办许多节日。
Check out the Quilt Festival, Go! Music Festival, Jazz Festival, and Serbia Food Festival.
比如拼布节，或是“Go!”音乐节，爵士乐节以及塞尔维亚美食节。
Like many other cities on this list, Waterloo also offer great outdoor trails, parks, and amenities.
像其它城市一样，这里也有风景美丽的户外小径，公园或是便利设施。
Low cost of living, low unemployment rate, reasonable household income averages,
生活开销较低，低失业率，以及适中的家庭平均收入，
and low housing costs come together to make Waterloo a sought-after place to live.
当然还有较低的房价，这些都让沃特卢成为了赤手可热的城市。
Nine: Gatineau, Quebec.
魁北克省加蒂诺
Located on the Ottawa River in Quebec Province, Gatineau is approximately 270 miles southwest of Quebec City.
位于魁北克省的渥太华河沿岸，距离魁北克市西南方270英里。
Ottawa lies directly across the river on the southern banks.
渥太华就位于渥太华河的南岸。
Gatineau's population of around 277,000 is mostly French speaking, however 11% of people report English as their native language.
人口大约在27.7万，多数人说法语，11%的当地人称英语为他们的母语。
The Canadian Museum of History is housed here, along with the popular Casino du Lac-Leamy.
加拿大历史博物馆在此，还有著名的“Casino du Lac-Leamy”赌场。
There are many parks throughout the city with walking trails, expansive green spaces, and playgrounds.
这里有许多公园，还有散步小径，宽广的植被地区和游乐场。
The Gatineau Hills are known for miles of cross-country skiing trails, and beautiful scenery when the leaves change in the fall.
加蒂诺山提供了数十英里的越野滑雪场所，随着秋天树叶变色，这里的景色可谓迷人。
Gatineau also hosts many fun festivals, catch the annual Hot Air Balloon festival every September or celebrate winter at Winterlude Snowflake Kingdom.
这里还会举办许多节日，一定不要错过每年9月举办的热气球节，还有热闹的“Winterlude”节，居民可以前往“冰雪王国”来一道庆祝冬天。
The median family income hovers around 90,000 dollars, making it one of the highest income cities in Canada.
中等家庭收入在9万美金左右，它可以算是加拿大收入最高的城市之一。
The average purchasing price for a home is around 250,000 dollars.
平均房价在25万美金左右。
10: Guelph, Ontario.
安大略省圭尔夫
This city has the charm of a small town with the conveniences of a large city.
圭尔夫有小城镇的独特魅力，这里有一座规模较大的大学。
There is always a way to stay busy in Guelph.
居民也可以在此感受忙碌感。
Plenty of nature trails, golf courses, and entertainment venues like the River Run Centre compose the city grounds.
这里有许多田园小道，高尔夫球场，还有像“River Run Centre”等娱乐场所。
The Guelph Lake Conservation Area is a popular place for boating and camping.
圭尔夫湖泊保护区是划船和露营的理想场所。
The unemployment and crime rate is among the lowest in the country.
失业率和犯罪率全国最低。
Guelph has a very high quality of life and is one of the best places to find full-time employment.
生活质量很高，所以是找工作的理想选择。
Weather here is generally cold winters with mild, humid summers.
冬季寒冷，夏季温暖潮湿。
Median household income is on the higher end of 80,000 dollars, however the average home price is around 450,000 dollars.
中等家庭收入超过了8万美金，平均房价在45万左右，
Major industries are manufacturing, agriculture-food, and technology.
主要工业为制造业，农产品以及技术。
Linamar Corporation employs the most residents in its production of automobile parts.
“Linamar”公司的汽车制造产业雇佣了大量当地居民。
Clearly, this city of 132,000 has a lot going for it.
显而易见，这座13.2万人口的城市有许多吸引您的地方。
Eleven: Saanich, British Columbia.
不列颠哥伦比亚省萨尼奇
Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island just off the west coast of Vancouver, is the small city of Saanich.
位于温哥华岛最南端，这座靠近温哥华西海岸的小城就是萨尼奇。
Real estate here is pricey; for the average home residents can expect to pay over 500,000 dollars.
房价非常高，平均房价可以超过50万美金。
The household median income is about 80,000 dollars, making Saanich one of the more expensive places to live in the country.
中等家庭收入大约在8万美金，所以说萨尼奇是加拿大生活最昂贵的城市之一。
However, if you have the money, the other livability factors here are very high.
但如果您不缺资金，这里的宜居条件还是非常好的。
The population of just over 114,000 enjoy beautiful coastal living with multiple long sandy beaches and bays.
人口只有11.4万多人，居民可以享受海滨生活，这里有一望无尽的沙滩和海湾。
Saanich has a host of lovely parks and conservation areas.
当然还有许多公园和保护区。
The Mount Tolmie Park has fantastic viewpoints overlooking all of Victoria (the capital of British Columbia) and Saanich.
居民可以在“Mount Tolmie”上俯瞰整个维多利亚市（不列颠哥伦比亚省首府）和萨尼奇。
The summit of Mount Douglas boasts panoramic views of Greater Victoria, accessible through Mount Douglas Park.
道格拉斯山峰可以俯瞰整个大维多利亚，居民可以通过道格拉斯山公园上山。
Low crime and unemployment rates are among Saanich's other bragging rights.
这里的低犯罪率和低失业率也是引以为傲的。
