Top 20 Places With the Lowest Taxes in Canada

West Nipissing on the shores of Lake Nipissing in Northeastern Ontario is the best place to live if you want to avoid high taxes, according to MoneySense. Property tax in this municipality amounts to 1.88% of the average income, with the average annual property tax bill coming to $1,494.56. There are 17 towns, villages, townships and unorganized communities in the municipality, so it’s a great choice if you want a taste of rural living too.

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As Zoocasa notes, Vancouver has the lowest property tax rate in Canada: a mere 0.25%. The catch is that the average home price is $1,093,600, so the average amount of property tax you’ll need to pay is nearly $2,700 a year. Still, you’ll be living in one of the top tourist destinations in Canada. Living in Van City might be expensive, but it's not as costly as some of these items: Most expensive things in the world

Hawkesbury lies on the border between Ontario and Quebec, across the Ottawa River from Grenville and about halfway between Ottawa and Montreal. The town has become popular with recent retirees. With property taxes making up 2.16% of the average income and the average annual property tax bill coming to $1,515.85, according to MoneySense, moving to Hawkesbury may be one of the ways to retire with less money. You might also want to consider investing in these items that will save you hundreds of dollars over time.

The Township of Perth East is made up of several small communities and manufacturing, agriculture and tourism are some of the economic activities here. It borders Stratford, one of the best cities in Canada to visit during summer and famous for its Shakespeare festival. MoneySense says that property taxes in Perth East amount to an average of $1,934.87 a year, or 1.67% of the average income. And while property tax is a must for homeowners, here are some things you may want to avoid spending money on.

Abbotsford, according to Zoocasa, has a property tax rate of 0.513%: the second lowest in Canada. The average home price here is $653,400, so your annual property tax bill will come to around $3,350. The main employer is the City of Abbotsford but many residents make the commute to Metro Vancouver to work.

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MoneySense says that in Elliot Lake, property tax makes up 2.24% of the average income. This means the average annual property tax bill here is $1,390.04. Once known for its uranium mines, the Algoma District town is now diversifying its economy and in future there might be more opportunities for environmental engineers (one of the highest paying jobs).

Victoria is not only one of the most beautiful cities in Canada but is also one of the best places to live if you want to avoid high property taxes. MoneySense says that property taxes here make up 1.14% of the average income here, with the average annual property tax bill coming to a mere $929.75. The stunning capital of British Columbia is home to a variety of industries, including government services, education and tourism. As a bonus, Victoria is both one of top 20 places to retire in Canada and top 10 warmest places to retire in Canada.

Kelowna, according to Zoocasa, has a property tax rate of 0.526%, the fourth lowest in the country and just a little higher than that of Victoria. The average home price here is $547,485, though, so your annual property tax bill could be nearly $2,900. Don’t let this put you off too much, though: after all, Kelowna is one of the cheapest cities to live in Canada.

Located on the shores of Gander Lake, Gander is a great option if you’re considering one of those jobs you can do from anywhere. The town has all the amenities of a big commercial centre but all the opportunities for outdoor pursuits that you’ll find in a small rural town. MoneySense says that property taxes here make up 1.06% of the average income, with the average annual property tax bill amounting to $1,051.26.

According to MoneySense, Fort St. John has a property tax rate that makes up 1.09% of the average income. The average property tax bill comes to $1,510,48 a year. Fort St. John lies on the Alaska Highway, just north of the Peace River in northeastern British Columbia. Oil and gas is one of the main industries here, drawing many young people to the city.

With its folk festival and its many opportunities for outdoor adventure in the Canadian Rockies, Canmore is one of the best places to visit in August. It’s not a bad place to live the rest of the year either. Provincial sales tax in Alberta is only 5% and, according to MoneySense, property taxes make up only 1.17% of the average income. The average annual property tax bill comes to $1,735.62. Tourism and construction are the main industries here.

One of Canada’s most popular resort towns, Whistler is famous for its skiing. It’s probably no surprise then that tourism is a major employer here. What may be surprising is just how low property taxes in Whistler are: 1.18% of the average income, according to MoneySense. The average property tax bill amounts to $1,947.26 a year.

Mackenzie County is a vast rural municipality making up the northwestern corner of Alberta. With oil and gas, agriculture and logging the main industries here, you’ll find plenty of jobs that don’t involve sitting at a desk. MoneySense says that the average annual property tax here is $1,313.78, or 1.19% of the average income. It’s also worth remembering that provincial sales tax in Alberta is only 5%.

Pictured: Fort Vermilion, Alberta.

At the mouth of the Humber River on Newfoundland’s west coast you’ll find the small city of Corner Brook. One of the major employers here is a pulp and paper mill but Corner Brook also has employment opportunities in healthcare, education and retail. Property taxes in Corner Brook amount to 1.21% of the average income, with the average annual property tax bill coming to $1,035.66.

Dawson Creek is nicknamed Mile 0 City because of its location at the start of the Alaska Highway. Tourists come here to stock up and set off on an epic road trip and a search for some amazing Canadian camping spots. Agriculture and oil and gas are major employers here too. MoneySense says that in Dawson Creek, the average annual property tax bill comes to $1,4087.13, or 1.25% of the average income.

Located along the Cariboo Highway and surrounded by provincial parks, Quesnel is very much a tourist town. It’s also an overnight stop for the trip from Vancouver to Jasper on the Rocky Mountaineer, one of the best train trips in Canada. Property taxes in Quesnel make up 1.37% of the average income and the average annual bill comes to a reasonable $1,239.21.

Located just west of Victoria, the Township of Esquimalt is home to the Royal Canadian Navy’s Pacific fleet. Members of the armed forces have one of those jobs that let you retire early and staying on in Esquimalt after retirement has a great advantage: according to MoneySense, the average annual property tax bill here is only $1,258.02, or 1.42% of the average income.

With its many heritage buildings and a bit of a hippie vibe, Nelson is a popular tourist destination in the West Kootenay region. Organic and natural food stores and markets mean that there are several options for vegan-friendly jobs here, while the Whitewater Ski Resort and the Nelson Brewing Company are well-known employers too.

Although property prices in Nelson tend to be quite high, property tax rates are low. According to MoneySense, the property tax rate is 1.53% of the average income, costing an average of $1,302.52 a year.

Williams Lake along the Cariboo Highway is the largest city between Kamloops and Prince George. The main employers here are the mining, ranching, forestry, logging and sawmilling industries. Property tax in Williams Lake is 1.53% of the average income, amounting to an average of $1,366.02 a year.

Nestled between Burnaby and Surrey, New Westminster is a city on the banks of the Fraser River. The tech and fibre-optic industries are the main employers here and many residents also commute to Vancouver for work. Property tax in New Westminster makes up 1.55% of the average income and comes to an average of $1,398.32 a year, according to MoneySense.

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