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Oldest Cities in Canada

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Canada

1 Qualicum Beach BC 67.5
2 Parksville BC 62.0
3 Sidney BC 62.0
4 Southern Gulf Islands BC 61.6
5 Nanaimo E BC 61.6
6 Parry Sound ON 61.2
7 Nanaimo G BC 60.8
8 Elliot Lake ON 60.4
9 Peachland BC 60.0
10 Gimli MB 59.2
11 Dysart et al ON 59.2
12 The Blue Mountains ON 58.8
13 Columbia-Shuswap C BC 58.8
14 Cowichan Valley C BC 58.8
15 Minden Hills ON 58.8
16 Strathcona BC 58.4
17 Perth ON 58.4
18 Saint-Sauveur QC 58.4
19 Comox Valley A BC 58.0
20 Oliver BC 58.0
21 White Rock BC 58.0
22 Lac-Brome QC 58.0
23 Trent Lakes ON 58.0
24 Louiseville QC 57.6
25 Tay Valley ON 57.2
26 Annapolis, Subd. A NS 57.2
27 Muskoka Lakes ON 57.2
28 Niagara-on-the-Lake ON 57.2
29 Saint-Charles-Borromée QC 57.2
30 North Saanich BC 56.8
31 Prince Edward ON 56.8
32 Lambton Shores ON 56.8
33 South Bruce Peninsula ON 56.8
34 Saltspring Island BC 56.4
35 Wasaga Beach ON 56.4
36 Chandler QC 56.0
37 Clare NS 56.0
38 Chertsey QC 56.0
39 Brighton ON 56.0
40 Duncan BC 55.6
41 Queens NS 55.6
42 Chester NS 55.6
43 Rideau Lakes ON 55.6
44 Tiny ON 55.2
45 Trent Hills ON 55.2
46 Val-des-Sources QC 55.2
47 Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts QC 55.2
48 Kenora, Unorganized ON 54.8
49 Cobourg ON 54.8
50 Hawkesbury ON 54.8
51 Hope BC 54.8
52 Seguin ON 54.8
53 Baie-Saint-Paul QC 54.8
54 Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine QC 54.8
55 Meaford ON 54.4
56 Havelock-Belmont-Methuen ON 54.4
57 Shawinigan QC 54.4
58 Magog QC 54.4
59 Oak Bay BC 54.4
60 Algoma, Unorganized, North Part ON 54.4
61 Ramara ON 54.4
62 Summerland BC 54.4
63 Pictou, Subd. A NS 54.4
64 Renfrew ON 54.0
65 Edmundston NB 54.0
66 Comox Valley B BC 54.0
67 La Malbaie QC 54.0
68 Hudson QC 54.0
69 Mont-Tremblant QC 53.6
70 Tweed ON 53.6
71 Campbellton NB 53.6
72 Sainte-Adèle QC 53.6
73 Lac-Mégantic QC 53.6
74 Gravenhurst ON 53.6
75 Sainte-Anne-des-Monts QC 53.6
76 Thetford-Mines QC 53.6
77 Sorel-Tracy QC 53.2
78 Bathurst NB 53.2
79 Gananoque ON 53.2
80 Powell River BC 53.2
81 Montmagny QC 53.2
82 Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac QC 52.8
83 Saint Mary NB 52.8
84 Crowsnest Pass AB 52.8
85 Mont-Joli QC 52.8
86 Ladysmith BC 52.8
87 Kings, Subd. D NS 52.8
88 Goderich ON 52.8
89 Cumberland, Subd. C NS 52.8
90 Shediac NB 52.8
91 Champlain ON 52.4
92 Matane QC 52.4
93 Roberval QC 52.4
94 Nicolet QC 52.4
95 Bluewater ON 52.0
96 Amqui QC 52.0
97 Penetanguishene ON 52.0
98 Pictou, Subd. C NS 52.0
99 Leeds and the Thousand Islands ON 52.0
100 Selwyn ON 52.0

Cities with the oldest median ages in Canada often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Qualicum Beach has a median age of 67.5 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Qualicum Beach's residents are over 67.5 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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