In this first-ever global edition of our Gay Cities Series, we're heading to the land of maple syrup, mounties, and mild manners — but don’t let the politeness fool you. Canada is fierce when it comes to welcoming LGBTQ+ retirees.

From coastal charm in Halifax to queer-friendly arts in Victoria, we’re dishing on the top 5 Canadian cities where affordability, healthcare, and inclusivity meet. We’re rating each destination using our brand-new Queer Money® Retirement Rating, giving you a smarter way to choose where to live your next, best chapter.

• Windsor has mild winters, a killer view of Detroit, and rent that won’t melt your retirement budget.
• Calgary skips the sales tax and delivers majestic mountains and queer community spirit.
• Halifax is slow, sweet, and secretly one of Canada’s most affordable queer hubs.
• Victoria brings beachy vibes and progressive energy, if your wallet can handle it.
• Ottawa scores big with healthcare, green space, and Pride that pops.

🏳️‍🌈 Whether you're planning your next move or just manifesting it, this episode delivers the data — and the drama — so you can plan a retirement that’s as fabulous as you are.

👉 Plus: Find out which countries we’re covering next, and get access to our Queer Money® Retirement Card at QueerMoneyPodcast.com/cities

Listen now and start planning your fabulous foreign future. Because if you're gonna retire, make it queer, eh?

• 0:00 - Intro
• 0:32 - Windsor
• 3:00 - Calgary
• 6:20 - Halifax
• 7:26 - Victoria
• 9:12 - Ottawa
• 10:32 - Wrap up

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