Plot Twist: North America’s Most Relaxing City Isn’t In The US! Vancouver Makes The Global Top 5

Conde Nast Traveler reported Vancouver, British Columbia, as North America’s most relaxing city after Holafly’s 2026 assessment. Scoring 66.6 and ranking fourth globally, Vancouver’s abundant parks, strong air quality, over 310 spas and nearly 1,932 annual sunshine hours underpin its calm appeal. The study evaluated parks, wellness centers, air quality, sunshine, traffic, and happiness.