Housing by Province 2026

Market trends, average prices, rental guides, and first‑time buyer programs across all provinces & territories.

Canada’s housing market varies widely by region. Below you’ll find 2026 indicators for each province and territory — including typical home prices, monthly rent (2‑bedroom), and provincial first‑time buyer incentives. Data compiled from CMHC, provincial boards, and municipal reports.

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British Columbia

🏠 Avg. home: $985,000
🏙️ Avg. rent (2br): $2,450
🎓 First-time buyer: BC Home Owner Grant & B.C. STEP program

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Alberta

🏠 Avg. home: $520,000
🏙️ Avg. rent (2br): $1,650
🎓 First-time buyer: Alberta Home Buyer Grant (up to 5% of purchase price)

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Saskatchewan

🏠 Avg. home: $345,000
🏙️ Avg. rent (2br): $1,280
🎓 First-time buyer: SK HomeStart Program (down payment assistance)

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Manitoba

🏠 Avg. home: $375,000
🏙️ Avg. rent (2br): $1,380
🎓 First-time buyer: MB Homebuyer Assistance Program (tax credit & loan)

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Ontario

🏠 Avg. home: $915,000
🏙️ Avg. rent (2br): $2,550
🎓 First-time buyer: Ontario Land Transfer Tax Refund (up to $4,000)

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Quebec

🏠 Avg. home: $495,000
🏙️ Avg. rent (2br): $1,520
🎓 First-time buyer: Home Buyer’s Plan (HBP) + provincial tax credit

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New Brunswick

🏠 Avg. home: $305,000
🏙️ Avg. rent (2br): $1,180
🎓 First-time buyer: NB First-Time Home Buyer’s Tax Credit

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Nova Scotia

🏠 Avg. home: $425,000
🏙️ Avg. rent (2br): $1,580
🎓 First-time buyer: NS Down Payment Assistance Program (0% interest loan)

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Prince Edward Island

🏠 Avg. home: $360,000
🏙️ Avg. rent (2br): $1,200
🎓 First-time buyer: PEI Homebuyer Assistance Program

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Newfoundland & Labrador

🏠 Avg. home: $315,000
🏙️ Avg. rent (2br): $1,050
🎓 First-time buyer: NL Home Purchase Program (low‑rate mortgage insurance)

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Yukon

🏠 Avg. home: $590,000
🏙️ Avg. rent (2br): $1,780
🎓 First-time buyer: Yukon Home Ownership Program (subsidized mortgage)

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Northwest Territories

🏠 Avg. home: $480,000
🏙️ Avg. rent (2br): $2,100
🎓 First-time buyer: NT HomeFirst Program (assisted down payment)

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Nunavut

🏠 Avg. home: $550,000 (limited sales)
🏙️ Avg. rent (2br): $2,300
🎓 First-time buyer: Nunavut Housing Corporation – public housing / homeownership assistance

Official data
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