10 Up-and-Coming Canadian Neighbourhoods

Canada's three major cities--Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal--feature some of the top places to live in the country. But every province has newer, up-and-coming neighbourhoods that are perfect for millennials. Known for their culture and personality, these urban and suburban neighbourhoods are the ten best places to live, according to a Huffington Post article about Canada's hottest communities.

1. Kensington Market - Toronto, Ontario

A vibrant hot spot, filled with locally-owned cafes, dive bars and thrift shops--Kensington Market is filling up with youthful urbanites.

2. The Junction - Toronto
This area used to be an industrial manufacturing village, at the crossroads of the city's railway system. This makes it the perfect location for young professionals, featuring an antique flair infused with new businesses and chains popping up on every corner.

3. Parkdale - Toronto

With a multitude of small parks, this up-and-coming neighbourhood is a dream spot for millennials. It's close to the busy downtown area and features beautiful scenery---the best of both worlds!

4. Downtown Victoria - British Columbia
Known to many as the "Garden City," Downtown Victoria is a hot spot for environmentally conscious millennials. The area features historic Old Town, full of cafes, bistros, bookstores and pubs.

5. Gage Park - Hamilton, Ontario
This up-and-coming neighbourhood seems to be filling up with young professionals, including teachers, artists and writers. It may in fact be the best kept secret in Ontario.

6. Byward Market - Ottawa, Ontario
Byward Market is sandwiched between two university campuses in the city, Carleton University and the University of Ottawa. This makes it a melting pot of cultures, shops and restaurants, with affordable housing to top it off.

7. The Plateau - Montreal, Quebec
Affordable housing and pretty architecture combine to make The Plateau the perfect spot for millennials. Renters interested in an area with a vibrant culture and aesthetically pleasing scenery will love this up-and-coming neighbourhood.

8. Commercial Drive - Vancouver, British Columbia
Young professionals looking for an "unpretentious neighbourhood" should take a peek at Commercial Drive. What looks like a blue collar neighbourhood is actually a haven for young urbanites seeking a low-key urban area.

9. Osborne Village - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Urban artists and musicians consider this neighbourhood one of their favourites. It was even named Canada's best neighbourhood by the CBC in 2012.

10. North End - Halifax, Nova Scotia
The pubs have a down-to-earth feel to them. The streets are lined with trees. With a relaxed feel and a contemporary urban mindset, North End could be a great place to settle down for awhile!