Montreal is the 11th happiest city in the world, says Time Out
Published 15 October 2026.
Time Out published its list of the happiest cities in the world on July 10, 2026. Bath, in England, came first. Montreal came 11th, and it was the only Canadian city in the top 20.
"Montreal continues to rank as one of the world's most appealing urban destinations."
How Time Out ranked the cities
Time Out surveyed more than 24,000 locals around the world about daily life in their cities. The questions asked whether people feel happy where they live and whether they find joy in their day to day. The 20 cities with the best answers made the list.
The top of the list
| Rank | City |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bath, United Kingdom |
| 2 | Panama City, Panama |
| 3 | Guadalajara, Mexico |
| 4 | Medellín, Colombia |
| 5 | Krakow, Poland |
| 6 | Jaipur, India |
| 7 | Chicago, United States |
| 8 | Cape Town, South Africa |
| 9 | Shanghai, China |
| 10 | Gothenburg, Sweden |
| 11 | Montreal, Canada |
What Time Out says about Montreal
The article credits Montreal's arts scene, its parks, its walkable neighborhoods and its food. It singles out one Montreal burger spot as among the best in the world. You can read the full article on Time Out.
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Sources:
- Time Out, Montreal ranked among the happiest cities in the world, only Canadian city on the list (Laura Osborne, July 10, 2026): https://www.timeout.com/montreal/news/montreal-ranked-among-the-happiest-cities-in-the-world-only-canadian-city-on-the-list-071026