So says Lonely Planet, publisher of the ubiquitous (and usually dog-earned) bible of the world’s wandering souls. The city earned the coveted number two spot on the Planet’s list of the world’s happiest cities—the only Canadian city to rank. The guide credits the city’s myriad festivals and boozy nightlife for much of this happiness. Try to keep smiling, Toronto.
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Montreal voted second happiest city in the world
“Clean, welcoming and refreshingly multicultural, Montreal is happy enough year-round”
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