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Seven: Quebec City.
魁北克市
Quebec City, the capital of the Quebec province, is a city with over 545,000 residents.
它是魁北克省省会，人口超54.5万人。
There are over 3,600,000 private houses in the city, and the population density is higher than that of the overall province.
当地有超360万栋私人住宅，人口密度高于全省水平。
The cost of living index compared to New York's 100 is 67.64.
与纽约相比，它的生活指数为67.64。
Almost 95% of residents have grown up speaking French, although approximately 1/3 are bilingual with French and English.
近95%人口说法语，尽管约三分之一人口既说英语也说法语。
As with many other affordable areas in Canada, common occupations include sales and service jobs, business, and trade.
和其它最便宜居住地方一样，当地就业也主要分布在销售、服务以及商贸领域。
The average resident age in Quebec City is 39.5.
居民平均年龄为39.5岁。
Unfortunately, the median income in the city is lower than the national average.
但当地的平均收入低于全国水平。
However, there are several attractions of living here, including parks, European style architecture, festivals, and sports teams, among others.
虽然如此，魁北克市有许多特色景点，包括公园、欧洲情调的建筑、节日活动以及体育队等等。
Eight: Ottawa.
渥太华
Ottawa, with a population of over 900,000 residents, is the capital city of Canada and is located in Ontario.
渥太华人口超90万，是加拿大首都，属于安大略省。
The median income in the city is higher than the average for the province, and the unemployment rate is lower.
中等家庭收入高于该省平均水平，失业率很低。
The cost of living in Ottawa is 31.66% cheaper than in New York City,
相比于纽约城，当地的生活开销为31.66%，
so you can get the feel of big city living without a huge price tag.
所以不必花大价钱，您就可以享受大城市的感觉。
Sales and service jobs, as well as jobs in the business field, are among the most common for residents.
主要就业分布在销售和服务行业，当然还有商务领域。
People living in Ottawa are generally well educated, and there are several educational and research institutions in the city.
渥太华居民普遍受过良好教育，当地还有许多教育和研究机构。
Additionally, quality of life has been ranked highly in Ottawa.
此外，生活质量也是非常高的。
Some of the primary attractions in the city include museums, government buildings, and parks.
城市主要景点包括博物馆、政府大楼以及公园。
There are also cultural centers and festivals, including the largest festival in Canada, Winterlude.
还包括文化中心和节日活动，包括加拿大最大节日冰雪节。
Nine: Kingston.
金斯顿
Kingston, near Lake Ontario, is a city of over 123,000 people.
金斯顿紧邻安大略湖，人口超12.3万。
The cost of living here, compared to New York City's base 100, is 68.66.
相比于纽约城，当地的生活费为68.66点。
The median income in this city is slightly lower than that of Ontario overall.
中等家庭收入略高于安大略全省水平。
Kingston's economy is based around establishments including health care, education, and government, as well as tourism.
金斯顿经济主要依靠医疗、教育、政府以及旅游业。
As such, it is centered around the people themselves.
但我们要考虑的还是居民本身。
A little over half of the residents live with their spouse or common-law partner, and 67% of families in Kingston include married couples.
多一半居民有配偶或有同居对象，家庭率为67%，这其中包括已婚夫妻。
The city has been highly ranked in terms of being a great place for young professionals to live.
它还是年轻人士寻求事业成功的理想圣地。
Additionally, there are attractions for people of all ages, including museums, natural scenery, and galleries.
此外，当地有许多适宜所有年龄段前往的特色景区，包括博物馆、自然景区以及画廊。
The residents of Kingston are well-educated, as the per capita rate for holding a PhD is higher here than in any other Canadian city.
金斯顿居民受教育程度高，人均博士学位持有率高于加拿大任何一座城市。
Ten: Montreal.
蒙特利尔
Montreal is a city in the Quebec province of Canada.
蒙特利尔属于魁北克省。
It has a population of over 1,700,000 people spread out over an area of 166.6 square miles.
人口超170万，散落在166.6平方英里的土地上。
The cost of living here is 30.66% lower than in NYC, which means that residents can save a lot of money
生活费较纽约为30.66%，这就意味着居民不必花血本
while still having the advantages of a big city life.
就能享受大城市带给您的优势。
The economy in Montreal is among Canada's largest, and business services play a large role in industry.
蒙特利尔还是加拿大最大经济体之一，其中的商业服务产业占据了大部分。
The median age of residents is 38.6, which is slightly lower than the Quebec province's median of 41.9 years old.
平均年龄为38.6岁，比魁北克全省的41.9岁略低。
There are many parks throughout the city, as well as music venues and nightlife.
城市遍布着许多公园，以及音乐场所，还有热闹的夜生活。
Additionally, Montreal is well-connected in terms of transportation, and is home to several airports.
此外，当地交通可谓四通八达，拥有多个飞机场。
Though French tends to be the dominant language here, the majority of residents also speak English.
尽管法语是当地主要语言，但多数居民依然说英语。
Eleven: Toronto.
多伦多
Toronto, which is located in the province of Ontario, is Canada's largest city, with a population of over 2,700,000 residents.
多伦多属于安大略省，是加拿大最大城市，人口超270万。
Despite being such a big city, Toronto is still affordable, with a cost of living that is 30.3% cheaper than New York.
尽管它是一座大都市，但多伦多的生活费用非常亲民，和纽约比它只有30.3%。
As recent years have gone by, employment rates in the city have increased.
近些年的就业率也在增加。
The majority of jobs in Toronto are service-based.
多数工作岗位遍布在服务等相关行业。
The median age of city residents is 39.2, which is slightly lower than Ontario's overall median of 40.4.
居民平均年龄为39.2岁，比安大略全省的40.4岁略低。
Since Toronto is such a large city, it is home to many attractions,
作为大都市，多伦多有许多旅游景点，
including museums, theatres, amusement parks, and government buildings, as well as many universities.
包括博物馆、剧院、游乐场、政府大楼以及许多大学。
English is the primary language of city residents, although other languages,
英语是主要语言，当然还有其它语言，
including French, are spoken by segments of the population.
许多居民还说法语。
Toronto is also a city full of culture, due in part to its place in the film industry and its festivals and performance productions.
当地极具文化色彩，这主要仰仗它的电影产业，以及节日活动和演出。
