Most eco-friendly city

Vancouver, Canada

Consistently ranked among the top five greenest cities in the world, Vancouver owes its success to the joint efforts of residents, businesses and the local government. The sustainable city is well on track to achieve its goal of being fully powered by renewable energy by 2050 and officially zero-waste by 2040. There is much at stake: Vancouver is home to many green spaces: 230 parks, nine beaches and 22 kilometres of accessible waterfront space, and there is strong consensus that these natural assets need to be protected. Get a taste of Vancouver’s wild side for yourself with a trip to the old-growth rainforests of Vancouver Island or visit one of the city’s many stellar farm-to-table restaurants showcasing the regions’ abundant produce.