10 best communities to raise a family in Canada
In a brand new ranking, Maclean's factored in daycare costs and looked for communities with lots of children to find the best towns and cities for families.
10. Ottawa, Ont.
Average monthly toddler daycare costs: $1,009 Percentage of families with children: 45% Percentage of population under age 15: 18% See more stats about Ottawa, Ont. here
9. Aurora, Ont.
Average monthly toddler daycare costs: $1,130 Percentage of families with children: 57% Percentage of population under age 15: 18% See more stats about Aurora, Ont. here
8. Deux-Montagnes, Que.
Average monthly toddler daycare costs: $175 Percentage of families with children: 45% Percentage of population under age 15: 17% See more stats about Deux-Montagnes, Que. here
7. Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que.
Average monthly toddler daycare costs: $175 Percentage of families with children: 49% Percentage of population under age 15: 23% See more stats about Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que. here
6. Russell, Ont.
Average monthly toddler daycare costs: $1,009 Percentage of families with children: 51% Percentage of population under age 15: 20% See more stats about Russell, Ont. here
5. Milton, Ont.
Average monthly toddler daycare costs: $1,130 Percentage of families with children: 60% Percentage of population under age 15: 25% See more stats about Milton, Ont. here
4. Blainville, Que.
Average monthly toddler daycare costs: $175 Percentage of families with children: 52% Percentage of population under age 15: 19% See more stats about Blainville, Que. here
3. Oakville, Ont.
Average monthly toddler daycare costs: $1,130 Percentage of families with children: 56% Percentage of population under age 15: 18% See more stats about Oakville, Ont. here
2. LaSalle, Ont.
Average monthly toddler daycare costs: $868 Percentage of families with children: 52% Percentage of population under age 15: 18% See more stats about LaSalle, Ont. here
1. Burlington, Ont.
Average monthly toddler daycare costs: $1,156 Percentage of families with children: 47% Percentage of population under age 15: 17% See more stats about Burlington, Ont. here
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