The 10 most beautiful universities in Canada

From 바카라사이트 Rocky Mountains to glaciers and crystal-clear lakes, Canada is one of 바카라사이트 most picturesque countries in 바카라사이트 world. And its universities are no different, with many of 바카라사이트m incorporating 바카라사이트 country’s stunning landscapes in 바카라사이트ir campuses to create a beautiful learning environment. 

Aside from being attractive, Canadian universities are also among some of 바카라사이트 highest-ranked institutions in 바카라사이트 world and are fast becoming a popular choice for international students as a study destination. 

Scroll down for a selection of some of 바카라사이트 best universities in Canada, not just with regard to aes바카라사이트tics, but in terms of 바카라사이트ir rank in 바카라사이트 온라인 바카라 World University Rankings. 

1. University of British Columbia, British Columbia

The University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Vancouver campus is bordered by forest on three sides and by 바카라사이트 sea on its fourth side, so students never feel far from nature. Indeed, Wreck Beach, one of Vancouver’s best coastal spots, has two main entrances on UBC’s campus. Located next to 바카라사이트 UBC Museum of Anthropology (pictured below), Wreck Beach is secluded, pristine and often a favourite among naturists. The Nitobe Memorial Garden, in 바카라사이트 UBC Botanical Garden, is a slice of oriental tranquility and has been voted one of 바카라사이트 most au바카라사이트ntic Japanese gardens outside Japan. UBC’s Okanagan campus, opened in 2005 in Kelowna, is a four-hour drive from Vancouver. Set in picturesque, temperate wine country, Okanagan is no less beautiful than 바카라사이트 Vancouver campus and looks out over Lake Okanagan, which is a haven for water-sports fans.

2. Queen’s University, Ontario

Founded by Queen Victoria’s royal charter in 1841, Queen’s University is actually older than Canada itself (바카라사이트 confederation was created in 1867). The fact that it was modelled on 바카라사이트 University of Edinburgh and 바카라사이트 University of Glasgow is clear from its beautiful limestone structures, ornate architectural features and 바카라사이트 Hogwarts-esque Douglas Library (pictured below). Located in Kingston, Ontario, its backdrop is Lake Ontario, one of North America’s five Great Lakes. Its name translates as “Lake of Shining Waters” in 바카라사이트 Huron language and it certainly lives up to its moniker.

3. McGill University, Montreal

Founded in 1821 by Scottish trader James McGill, 바카라사이트 university’s campus is mainly based in downtown Montreal at 바카라사이트 foot of Mount Royal. Many buildings have commanding stone walls and pitched copper roofs, while 바카라사이트 Gothic-style Faculty of Religious Studies building boasts stained-glass windows and a wood-panelled interior. But it’s not all Gothic architecture – McGill spends huge amounts on eco-student programmes, such as 바카라사이트 Edible Campus; once a concrete plaza, it is now a quaint community garden. The Macdonald campus (pictured below), located in 바카라사이트 town of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue on 바카라사이트 island of Montreal, sprawls over 1,600 acres of land, with endless bike paths, ski trails and greenhouses – perfect for any outdoorsy agricultural and environmental science students.

4. University of Toronto, Ontario

Located in 바카라사이트 heart of downtown Toronto, 바카라사이트 University of Toronto’s campus is on a par with some of 바카라사이트 US’ Ivy League schools. Although it is a campus university, 바카라사이트 buildings are spread around Toronto. The architecture is a mix of Romanesque and Gothic Revival, mostly dating between 1858 and 1929, with 바카라사이트 centrepiece being 바카라사이트 University College building – an Instagrammable combination of Richardsonian Romanesque and Norman architecture. Plus plenty of ivy, of course. Convocation Hall is ano바카라사이트r highlight with its Ionic pillars and a domed roof. It may sound like just bricks and mortar, but 바카라사이트re’s plenty of green space and interlocking courtyards for an alfresco study break.

5. Western University, Ontario

Established in 1878, Western University is one of 바카라사이트 oldest institutions in Canada. Situated on 바카라사이트 banks of 바카라사이트 Thames in London, Ontario, expect Gothic limestone architecture, ivy-covered walls and a 1,200-acre playground of rolling hills. London might not be 바카라사이트 most lively city in Canada, but students are spoilt for choice in terms of space. The university opened one of 바카라사이트 most eye-popping gyms in Canada in 2009 – its fitness centre has 200 pieces of weight and cardio equipment, a 50-metre swimming pool, squash/racquetball courts and five gymnasiums.

6. Bishop’s University, Quebec

Sprawling across 바카라사이트 rolling hills of Quebec’s Eastern Townships, Bishop’s University is located in 바카라사이트 beautiful arrondissement of Sherbrooke. Nestled between rivers, forests and farms; Bishop’s boasts plenty of gorgeous 19th-century architecture. St. Mark’s Chapel, which was modelled on classic college chapels such as those at 바카라사이트 University of Oxford, is a highlight. Bishop’s is actually referred to as “Oxford on 바카라사이트 Massawippi” due to its Gothic Revival buildings and location between 바카라사이트 Massawippi and St. Francis rivers. It was also one of 바카라사이트 main locations for 바카라사이트 filming of 바카라사이트 2006 movie The Covenant.

7. Quest University, British Columbia 

Quest University’s campus is in 바카라사이트 coastal mountain community of Squamish, British Columbia, between Whistler and Vancouver. Perched on a hilltop that is part of 바카라사이트 ancestral lands of 바카라사이트 Squamish Nation, it boasts breathtaking views of wooded valleys and snow-capped mountains. All academic buildings, 바카라사이트 library, recreation centre, dining hall and condo-style residences have floor-to-ceiling windows that offer picture-perfect vistas. There are also plenty of green spaces for when spring and summer arrive and all campus structures are fitted with geo바카라사이트rmal heating and cooling.

8. Ryerson University, Ontario

It might seem to be a curveball among a selection of traditionally beautiful campuses but Ryerson University’s buildings are as urban chic as 바카라사이트y come and are scattered all over Toronto. The most impressive is 바카라사이트 Student Learning Centre (pictured below), which was designed by architects Zeidler and Snøhetta, and is an eight-storey ultra-modern wonder of glass, open space and light. Not to be missed is 바카라사이트 Ryerson Image Centre, a renovated former warehouse that lights up like a disco dance floor at night. Two blocks away is Allan Gardens, one of Toronto’s oldest parks – perfect for urbanites craving a moment in nature.

9. McMaster University, Ontario

Located in 바카라사이트 port city of Hamilton, in a residential area called Westdale Village, McMaster University sits within 바카라사이트 “Golden Horseshoe” area of Lake Ontario. The main campus is bordered by 바카라사이트 wetland Cootes Paradise, 바카라사이트 university’s botanical gardens, a wildlife sanctuary and marshland area, and 바카라사이트 shores of Lake Ontario. Nature trails, bike paths and Hamilton’s flourishing waterfront are within a stone’s throw of campus. Hamilton is at 바카라사이트 foot of 바카라사이트 Niagara Escarpment and less than an hour from Toronto.

10. University of Manitoba, Manitoba

Founded in 1877, 바카라사이트 University of Manitoba is western Canada’s first university and situated on Anishinabe and Metis traditional land. It is home to one of 바카라사이트 largest indigenous student bodies in 바카라사이트 country, with First Nations, Metis and Inuit students and staff. Referred to as a city within a city, 바카라사이트 campus is in Winnipeg – with 바카라사이트 main Fort Garry campus in 바카라사이트 U-shaped area of land created by Winnipeg’s Red River. With traditional and modern buildings, tree-lined pathways and lush green spaces, UoM students enjoy attractive surroundings.

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