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Thinking about moving? Canada is full ofbeautiful small towns<\/a> to call home, and, according to readers, this charming village just outside of Toronto is one of the best spots to live in the country.<\/p>\n Offering lakeside views, old-world streets and cozy shops, it’s the kind of place where every day feels like you’ve stepped into a storybook.<\/p>\n On Narcity Canada’s Facebook<\/a> page, we asked readers to name the best small towns to live in Canada<\/a>, and this lakeside Ontario village was one of their picks.<\/p>\n Port Hope<\/a> is a quaint small town located on the shores of Lake Ontario, about an hour away from Toronto. The village is known for its historic charm and boasts the “best-preserved heritage main street” in the province, according to Northumberland Tourism<\/a>.<\/p>\n There are many boutiques, cafes, and eateries to enjoy along the main strip, and you can discover everything from vintage clothing to books and more.<\/p>\n The town is even home to the “No. 1 burger in Canada<\/a>,” served up at the local Olympus Burger.<\/p>\n Aside from its shops and restaurants, Port Hope offers a variety of activities to enjoy year-round. From catching a show at the Capitol Theatre to visiting museums and wandering along the Ganaraska River, there’s no shortage of activities.<\/p>\n During the summer, you can head to Port Hope’s two sandy beaches \u2014 East Beach and West Beach, where you’ll find shimmering waves and picturesque shores.<\/p>\n If you’re feeling brave, you can embark on the It <\/a>walking tour<\/a>, which features filming locations of the iconic horror movie.<\/p>\n The town is surrounded by rolling countryside and quaint farms and markets, which add to its rural charm and small-town feel.<\/p>\n According to the Port Hope website<\/a>, the town has “an ideal quality of life” with “a variety of wonderful amenities and excellent services, a distinctively preserved downtown, locally owned and operated businesses, rolling hills and farmland to explore and so much more.”<\/p>\n Port Hope’s housing market is significantly more affordable than Toronto’s. In August 2025, the average home price in the town was $678,358, compared to $1,024,112 in Toronto, according to Zolo<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you’re dreaming of small-town life, readers say Port Hope is one of the best spots to live in Canada.<\/p>\n