A comprehensive list by the travel site, Flight Network, has placed Vancouver at number five out of 50 cities.
Flight Network went to travel writers, bloggers, and agencies from around the world to curate the list
“This extensive collaboration produced the most thoughtful and definitive list of the World’s Best Cities — a guide that will inspire travellers not only in 2019 but for years to come,” said the website. “This unparalleled guide will both challenge you to take a fresh look at famous megacities like New York and dream of new destinations like chilly and charming Bergen, Norway.”
Flight Centre calls Vancouver an “amazing place to visit.”
“From a bustling metropolitan area to lush forests and pristine beaches — Vancouver has it all!”
According to the list, Toronto and Quebec City came in at number 21 and 23 respectively.
The most beautiful city in the world, according to Flight Network’s ranking, is Paris, France.
Indian city Jaipur was ranked 48th. “The people of Jaipur are as colourful as their outfits. Hugely hospitable, they make everyone feel welcome within the city,” said the website.
Elsewhere in the continent, New York, San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago and the Mexican city of San Miguel de Allende made the top 50.
The 50 most beautiful cities in the world, according to Flight Network, are as follows:
1. Paris, France
2. New York, USA
3. London, England, UK
4. Venice, Italy
5. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
6. Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
7. Cape Town, South Africa
8. San Francisco, California, USA
9. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
10. Rome, Italy
11. Singapore, Singapore
12. Lisbon, Portugal
13. Amsterdam, Netherlands
14. Prague, Czech Republic
15. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
16. Budapest, Hungary
17. Istanbul, Turkey
18. Tokyo, Japan
19. Vienna, Austria
20. Buenos Aires, Argentina
21. Toronto, Ontario, Canada
22. San Diego, California, USA
23. Quebec City, Canada
24. Hong Kong, Hong Kong
25. Chicago, Illinois, USA
26. Bruges, Belgium
27. Madrid, Spain
28. Havana, Cuba
29. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
30. Jerusalem, Israel
31. Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
32. Quito, Ecuador
33. Zurich, Switzerland
34. Cusco, Peru
35. St. Petersburg, Russia
36. Berlin, Germany
37. Hanoi, Vietnam
38. Queenstown, New Zealand
39. San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
40. Seoul, South Korea
41. Dubrovnik, Croatia
42. San Sebastian, Spain
43. Bangkok, Thailand
44. Cartagena, Colombia
45. Dublin, Ireland
46. Marrakesh, Morocco
47. Bergen, Norway
48. Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
49. Beijing, China
50. Athens, Greece