Vote
Voting begins on August 17 and closes October 17, 2016 at 11:59 PM PT. Great Place nominations are reviewed prior to being added to the voting page.
Please select one nominee from each category before submitting your vote. Only one vote per day will be registered from an IP address.
2016 Great StreetRue du Petit Champlain
Category : 2016 – StreetRue du Petit Champlain offers the original character of the buildings, the people, the warm atmosphere, the feeling of well-being that invade people entering the street, the feeling of being on vacation and more!
Lonsdale Avenue
Lonsdale Avenue
Category : 2016 – StreetLonsdale is not just a street; it is a place to be. Lonsdale Avenue is a street like no other in Canada. With stunning mountain and ocean views, Lonsdale dramatically descends towards the Burrard Inlet, offering residents, workers and visitors
Historic Water Street
Category : 2016 – StreetWater Street has been the heart and soul of commercial and community life in St. Andrews by-the-Sea for over 250 years – the focal point for its 1,800 residents and 80,000 annual visitors.
Historic Main Street, Newmar..
Category : 2016 – StreetHistoric Main Street has always been the heart of Newmarket. This street’s historic significance, well-preserved built heritage, and vibrant street life make this street the cultural hub of the Town as well as a popular destination for visitors.
Historic Main
Fourth Street
Category : 2016 – StreetFourth Street is a special place because not only does it host the best street festival in Calgary (Lilac Festival), it combines business with restaurants, cafes, night life, shops, and historic community charm.
Dock Street
Category : 2016 – StreetDock Street is not only home to many historical buildings and museums, but is a hub for community festivals, music, and a great place to go for a relaxing seaside stroll. Dock Street is the hub for activity in historic
Bridge Street
Bridge Street
Category : 2016 – StreetThe section of Bridge St. between Main and Lorne Streets is the heart of downtown Sackville. A real old time small town downtown street with a cosmopolitan flair, featuring a wonderful variety of restaurants, public art, an arts gallery, a
Victoria Park
Category : 2016 – Public SpaceThe park is a haven of tranquillity and a recreational destination for residents and visitors. Whatever the nature of someone’s visit to the lake, whether it is to enjoy a walk along the edge of the water or take in
The Whitecap Pavilion
Category : 2016 – Public SpaceThe Whitecap Pavilion, 1 Bernier Drive in Kenora is Northwestern Ontario’s all season event centre stage for Canada’s historical wilderness playground. For 25 years Bernier Drive was Kenora’s waterfront parkway featuring events that focused on local and tourism based promotions.
The Trails and Strathcona Wi..
Category : 2016 – Public SpaceThe area provides the public with the opportunity to enjoy recreation and experience spending time in an internationally recognized public space within a UNESCO Biosphere. The Beaver Hills is only the second Biosphere in Alberta, 18 in Canada and within
The Red River Mutual Trail
Category : 2016 – Public SpaceThe Red River Mutual Trail is a manicured skating path and walking trail along the frozen surface of the Red River in Winnipeg. The Trail typically opens in January, once the ice is sufficiently frozen, and closes in March when
The New Glasgow Farmers Mark..
Category : 2016 – Public SpaceThe New Glasgow Farmers Market started about 8 years ago in a parking lot with roughly 8 vendors. It was a seasonal Market running May through October. Today, the Market with help of the Town of New Glasgow, Municipality of
The Halifax Boardwalk
Category : 2016 – Public SpaceThe Halifax boardwalk represents the atmosphere of Halifax’s east coast living, drawing in residents and non-residents of all ages. The Halifax waterfront is a hub of culture and commerce in Nova Scotia. Surrounded by sparkling ocean, a working port, and
St. Patrick’s Island
Category : 2016 – Public SpaceThe revitalized St. Patrick’s Island has quickly become a giant backyard playground for East Villagers, both long-time residents and newcomers, and a magnet for all Calgarians eager to explore the natural beauty and family-friendly amenities of this inner city island.
Springer Market Square
Category : 2016 – Public SpaceLocated in the heart of the city, adjacent to City Hall, historic Springer Market Square has been well used and enjoyed by citizens and visitors for well over 200 years. One of the foremost urban open spaces of its kind
Rothesay Common
Category : 2016 – Public SpaceThe Rothesay Common or “the Common” is a 4.5-acre parcel of land that has been used as a public space since 1935. During the summer months the area is busy with people engaged in a variety of activities. The beauty
Quesnel Playground
Category : 2016 – Public SpaceAn inclusive, accessible playground that makes Quesnel a child friendly and age-friendly, and fun!
Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine
Category : 2016 – Public SpaceThe Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes originated on the Eve of World War II when the pastor of St. Anthony’s, Father Anthony Sylla OMI, summoned his parishioners that evening asking them to haul their field stones so that a
Multicultural Heritage Centr..
Category : 2016 – Public SpaceThe Multicultural Heritage Centre has been around for more than 40 years and offers something for everyone in the community! In the main building (and old schoolhouse) there’s a living museum reflecting local history, Western Canadian pioneer life and an
McBurney Plaza
Category : 2016 – Public SpaceMcBurney Plaza is not much bigger than a single family residential lot and is probably not known by many people outside of Langley. Nevertheless, I think it is one of Canada’s Great Public Places. In twenty short years McBurney Plaza
Frost Park
Category : 2016 – Public SpaceFrost Park includes iconic gardens, a water fountain, and historic grave stones. In the winter this park comes alive with community spirit. Every year residents of community gather in the park to see the lights turned on. There is even
Farmers and Artisans Market ..
Farmers and Artisans Market ..
Category : 2016 – Public SpaceFarmers and Artisans Market at The Western Fair (WFFAM) – It is primarily known for its Saturday Farmers’ Market. The WFFAM is a popular destination for chefs, cooks and local gastronomes in search of a wide variety of artisanal products
Dundonald Park
Dundonald Park
Category : 2016 – Public SpaceDundonald Park hails from Ottawa, Ontario. The quaint park, occupies a city block in Centertown in between Somerset and Bay Street.
Dorchester Square
Dorchester Square
Category : 2016 – Public SpaceDorchester Square (originally named Dominion Square) combined with adjacent Place du Canada in downtown Montreal, covers approximately five acres in parameter and is significantly one of the most important Parks historically in the City of Montreal. The park, ‘a walk
CRAB Park
CRAB Park
Category : 2016 – Public SpaceCRAB Park provides a gorgeous link to nature as a respite from the intense urban environment of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Whatever a person’s situation, here is a place where they can escape downtown stress and gaze out at the ocean,
Centennial Park
Category : 2016 – Public SpaceLe Centennial Park regroupe différents aspects indispensables au succès d’un espace public : une élégance naturelle, une conception intelligente et une programmation culturelle. Grâce à ces caractéristiques, il met en valeur l’aspect esthétique, communautaire et culturel d’Edson, faisant office de
Algonquin Park
Category : 2016 – Public SpaceAlgonquin Park is the quintessential Canadian experience and represents our multi-use recreational and wilderness experiences only found in Canada! There’s no other more Canadian Iconic experience in my view.
Algonquin Park is a paradise for canoe trippers, campers and nature
Acadia Park
Acadia Park
Category : 2016 – Public SpaceAcadia Park is located in the heart of downtown Westville, Nova Scotia. It is a beautiful green space that includes a portion of the Trans Canada Trail, a playground, historic monuments, a pond, and a gazebo. Acadia Park is used
Woodfield
Category : 2016 – NeighbourhoodWoodfield is a Victorian neighbourhood located in the heart of London, Ontario. This historic community is bordered by Richmond, Dundas, Adelaide and the CPR tracks to the north. Woodfield’s roughly 1400 households fall mostly within two Heritage Districts (East and
The Hamlet of Rosebud
Category : 2016 – NeighbourhoodThe Hamlet of Rosebud could easily be mistaken for a typical prairie hamlet. Resting in a sheltered valley on the Rosebud River near the edge of the Canadian Badlands, Rosebud is a peacefully picturesque community, awash in expressions of creativity
St. Albert’s Historic Downto..
Category : 2016 – NeighbourhoodSt. Albert’s historic downtown is the very heart of our community. It is the place where much of our community building takes place, where our community spirit comes alive and where our community gathers to celebrate our many special events.
Quartier Petit Champlain
Category : 2016 – NeighbourhoodQuartier Petit Champlain is the most beautiful part of Old Quebec. Located at the foot of the cliff below the Château Frontenac, this area, with its authentic charm, is a “must”. All over the years, people who believed in the
Kitsilano Neighbourhood
Category : 2016 – NeighbourhoodKitsilano, or “Kits” as most locals refer to it, is southwest across English Bay from Vancouver’s downtown peninsula and, outside of the latter, is one of the most populous and densely built neighbourhoods in the city.
The housing in the
East Village
Category : 2016 – NeighbourhoodEast Village is where Calgary began and where the future of city life is unfolding. Delivered by master developer Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC), EV offers a new way of living downtown, with walkable access to the best of city
Downtown Antigonish
Category : 2016 – NeighbourhoodThis vibrant community is alive with creative and historic culture, engaged citizens, an entrepreneurial and cooperative spirit and a strong sense of pride! A walk through Downtown Antigonish presents colorful buildings, heritage buildings, boxes and hanging baskets of flowers everywhere,