Vancouver Named Best Canadian City for Sports, Beer, and Women

Vancouver has once again been named one of the best cities in the world to live in, and is the top Canadian city for men to call home, according to AskMen's Top 29 Best Cities To Live In list. AskMen compiled the rankings based on a myriad of factors like the rate of employment in the city, how many single, college-educated women live there, how late pubs and bars are open, and even the cost of a pint of beer.

Vancouver comes in at number 11, while Toronto and Montreal take spots 15 and 20, respectively. Vancouver was chosen for its “temperate climate, tolerant sociocultural environment, cleanliness, and economy,” also scoring points for its beautiful natural scenery, recreational options and of course the upcoming 2010 Olympics. See Vancouver's results here.

Chicago took first place on this year's list for its abundance of both cultural and professional sporting events, a vibrant entertainment scene and world famous pizza, Italian beef and hot dogs. Barcelona, San Francisco, London, and Sydney rounded out the top five. See all results here.

There you have it, Vancouver. Sorry we don't have a list of the most livable places for the ladies, but the good news is that maybe soon we'll have an influx of eligible guys relocating to Vancouver.

RANKING CRITERIA

1. Dating & Sex

Points awarded if the city is home to more women than men.
Points awarded if the majority of women in the city are single.
Points awarded if more than half of the female population has a university degree.

2. Sports & Entertainment

Points awarded if at least 50% of the country's professional sports leagues have teams in this city.
Points awarded if a once-in-a-lifetime event is scheduled to take
place in this city (World Cup, long awaited reunion concert, etc.) Points awarded if bars and clubs are open later than 2 a.m.

3. Culture

Points awarded if there is at least one Michelin-starred restaurant in this city.
Points awarded if there is at least one celebrity chef-helmed restaurant in this city.
Points awarded if this city hosts a regular international arts
festival (film festival, culinary festival, jazz festival, etc.) Points awarded if at least 30% of the city's workforce is employed in the creative class.

4. Fashion

Points awarded if this city hosts an annual fashion week.
Points awarded if the city is host to a reputable menswear-only store.

5. Health

Points awarded if the male life span is above the worldwide average.

6. Power & Money

Points awarded if city experienced job growth in 2008 (prior to onset of economic crisis).
Points awarded if city experienced income growth in 2008 (prior to onset of economic crisis).
Points awarded if cost of living is below the international urban average.
Points awarded if the average cost of a pint of beer in the city is below the worldwide average.

7. The Good Life

Points awarded if the number of annual sunshine hours is above 2,000.
Points awarded if city airport hosts flights to more than 100 international destinations.
Points awarded if at least two major urban developments are currently
underway (a new subway system, a new museum, green space, etc.)