Canada is a beautiful country with clean cities, picturesque landscapes, and awe-inspiring oceans. It鈥檚 also home to stunning universities that attract thousands of international students every year. To showcase these academic institutions, we鈥檝e put together a list of the most beautiful universities in Canada.
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Quest University
Quest University opened its doors in 2007 as Canada鈥檚 first independent, not-for-profit, and secular university. It鈥檚 located in Squamish, British Columbia and has breathtaking views of the mountains and the glacier-carved valley. The campus is fairly small but the views are big. You can sit on a balcony while you study and look out over the Rocky Mountains. Or you might choose to simply enjoy the modern architecture of the newly constructed buildings.
Wherever you find yourself on campus, there鈥檚 no doubt that Quest University is not only one of the newest, but one of the most beautiful universities in Canada.
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University of British Columbia
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, the University of British Columbia鈥檚 campus is internationally recognized for its extraordinary beauty. It truly has it all: cultural gems like the , modern architecture like the and , and beautiful old limestone architecture like the Theology building. The campus even has its own skatepark. But, what brings it all together is how it seamlessly fits into its natural surroundings. The campus sits on 3,000-acres, so it鈥檚 no wonder it has attracted many nature lovers throughout the decades!聽
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Royal Roads University
Located in Colwood, British Columbia, one of the buildings on Royal Roads University鈥檚 campus is so stunning you may think it looks like from X-Men. Well, that鈥檚 because it is. and are all part of the university鈥檚 campus. In this park, you鈥檒l find many stunning gardens, including a . The campus also has phenomenal views of the ocean.听
For all of these reasons and more, it鈥檚 no wonder Royal Roads University carved out a spot on our list.
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Mount Royal
Located in Calgary, Alberta, Mount Royal鈥檚 campus is a wonderful blend of country club and art gallery. The modern buildings are architecturally stunning, and the surrounding grounds are scenic. In the middle of the campus is a pond and a beautiful . Not only is this a great study location, but it鈥檚 also a wonderful venue for casual events.听
If this university wasn鈥檛 already impressive enough, there鈥檚 a new that will continue to enhance Mount Royal鈥檚 campus over the next 20 to 30 years. They plan to improve Lincoln Park and create a new central gathering space and student centre. Keep your eyes peeled for these transformations!
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University of Manitoba
Located in Winnipeg, the University of Manitoba has a historic and beautiful campus. Founded in 1877, it鈥檚 the oldest university in Western Canada. The was built in 1906 and one of its original buildings is still part of the university鈥檚 campus. In fact, the was built in 1912 and remains the centrepiece of the campus today. In addition to the heritage buildings, there are also beautiful modern constructions, most notably the .听
On top of it all, the campus is hugged by the Red River, providing stunning views from campus. Between its history, and modern and historic buildings, the University of Manitoba certainly belongs on our list of the most beautiful universities in Canada.
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Lakehead University
Located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Lakehead University is a beautiful hidden gem. Given its distance from larger city centres, the campus doesn鈥檛 get the attention it deserves.听
Lakehead鈥檚 campus features an array of stunning architecture. is a gorgeous limestone building that houses the Faculty of Law. Students are exposed to breathtaking natural views on campus, such as , which is undoubtedly the centrepiece of the university. A small but stunning campus, it鈥檚 definitely one of the most beautiful in Canada.
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Queen鈥檚 University
What we like about Queen鈥檚 University is the consistent look of its architecture. Similar to many of the institutions mentioned above, the older buildings are made of limestone. To help achieve that consistent look we love so much, the new buildings blend the limestone style with modern architecture. The new building is a perfect example of this blend. There is plenty of greenery throughout the campus as well, especially at the . Here, students can enjoy epic nature walks for hours on end.
Located in Kingston, Ontario, Queen鈥檚 also has wonderful views of Lake Ontario. For its great community feel and mixture of nature and lovely architecture, Queen鈥檚 University makes our list of the most beautiful universities in Canada.
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St. Francis Xavier University
Located in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, St. Francis Xavier University鈥檚 campus has undergone extensive revitalization over the past 15 years or so. Residences are either brand-new or newly renovated. The university built a state-of-the-art recreational facility in addition to the existing . Some of the campus鈥� latest additions include new science, business, and leadership buildings. Through this revitalization, they鈥檝e created a unified look across the campus鈥� architecture.听
Last, but certainly not least, we want to mention that the university owns a plot of land on beautiful beach. This gives the campus a resort-like setting and is one of the many reasons St. Francis Xavier University is on our list.
Canada is home to some of the most beautiful universities and campuses in the world, making it the ideal study abroad destination for international students like you!聽
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