We’re not surprised that Canada has made yet another list, this time for being one of the most desirable places in the world. Look at us, our stunning landscapes, bustling cities, and multicultural communities – it’s not a shocker that the rest of the world sees us with awe and admiration.

U.K. Travel magazine, Wanderlust has just revealed the winners of its Wanderlust Travel Awards 2022 and Canada managed to snag a few spots in three categories – most desirable country, most desirable city, and most desirable region.

Viewers voted their favourite places, people, and travel brands that have “captured your imagination and ignited your wanderlust.”

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Most Desirable Country (Rest of World)

  1. Costa Rica
  2. Canada
  3. Australia
  4. New Zealand
  5. USA
  6. Japan
  7. Peru
  8. South Korea
  9. South Africa
  10. Jordan

The Great White North won silver, coming in second place just behind Costa Rica. Our beautiful country is listed among some of the most stunning and jaw-dropping countries in the world so it’s an honour to see Canada at the top.

This past September, Canada was voted one of the best countries in the world, coming in third. And ranked one of the top 10 countries for ‘centi-millionaires’.

Most Desirable City (Rest of World)

  1. New Orleans
  2. Tokyo
  3. Cartegena
  4. Singapore
  5. Quito
  6. Melbourne
  7. Rio de Janeiro
  8. Montreal
  9. Cape Town
  10. Marrakech

Montreal was voted one of the most desirable cities in the world, landing in eighth place. Our French-Canadian city was sandwiched between Rio de Janeiro and Cape Town, respectively.

We all know Montreal is a beautiful city and you can probably thank its sustainability efforts for that. Montreal was ranked as one of the most sustainable travel destinations in the world, earlier this month.

Most Desirable Region (Rest of World)

  1. Florida
  2. New South Wales
  3. British Columbia
  4. Abu Dhabi
  5. Galapagos
  6. Western Australia
  7. Patagonia
  8. California
  9. Hokkaido
  10. Sabah

Now for Most Desirable Region… drum roll, please! None other than our west coast province, British Columbia made third place – winning bronze in the Wanderlust Travel Awards.

Adventure seekers will truly find stunning and breathtaking landscapes in B.C so if you’re looking for an exciting experience, you know where to go.

Karen Doradea

Karen Doradea

Senior Staff Writer, Toronto – Karen is a multimedia journalist based in Toronto. With a strong knowledge of reporting and editing through all forms of media, she has a true passion for storytelling. She carries several years of journalistic experience and has covered the Toronto scene from local stories to national news. When Karen isn’t publishing fire content, you can find her binge-watching sitcoms on Netflix, at a must-try restaurant, or scrolling endlessly on TikTok looking for the next best thing – News never sleeps.

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