Storybook Canadian spot named one of the most beautiful in the world
Nothing beats an ocean view, and one Canadian spot nestled along the coast of Prince Edward Island was just named one of the most beautiful villages in the world by Forbes.
The American business magazine recently released a roundup of the world’s 50 most beautiful villages, and one Canadian spot landed in the upper half of the list.
Nestled on the south shore of Prince Edward Island, the village of Victoria-by-the-Sea has a population of just 139, according to the 2021 Canadian census, and it ranked 23rd.
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Founded in 1819, the experts at Forbes touted the village’s pastel-coloured cottages that line the shore in the area, along with the “smell of fresh lobster which drifts from artsy harbour side cafĆ©s, while kayakers paddle the red-sand coast of the Northumberland Strait.”
TheĀ Victoria Seaport Lighthouse got a shoutout, along with the Studio Gallery and the Victoria Playhouse.
It’s no surprise the picturesque village landed on the list, with Prince Edward Island itself recently being named a top travel destination in the world for 2026.
Other villages from around the world to make the list included spots in Mexico, Indonesia, Thailand, South Africa, and the United States.
You can view the full Forbes ranking online.
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