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No cap: B.C. capital low-key one of world’s top cities for Gen Z to live, slay

Remitly scored Victoria 63.46 out of 100 in a ranking of 250 cities, while Ottawa was Canada’s highest-ranked city at 8th.

  • Online money transfer company Remitly ranked Victoria 49th globally for Gen Z in 2026, awarding the British Columbia capital a score of 63.46 out of 100.
  • The ranking evaluated 250 cities based on nine criteria including rent affordability, safety, broadband speed, and average net salary for Gen Zers aged 14 to 29.
  • Macy Holland from Saanich challenges the ranking, citing high living costs where studio basement suites exceed $1,000 monthly and groceries remain expensive.
  • Actor Hudson Williams initially called the city 'dead as f***' while filming for Canadian streamer Crave, sparking online debate before he softened his stance.
  • Residents like Tiago de Melo and Riley Sponagle argue the city's temperate climate and nature outweigh affordability concerns, praising convenient access to friends and natural beauty.
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Terrace Standard broke the news in Terrace, Canada on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
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