If I were to live in Canada, it would likely be the Ottawa region. It has services and culture beyond its relatively small size because it's the national capital and you can be in the countryside in minutes unlike Toronto or Montreal which have insane traffic especially leaving the city on Friday night. Gatineau park is a paradise for outdoor activities both in summer and winter and it's minutes from downtown. It's also relatively easy drives to both Montreal and Toronto and property can be quite cheap especially on the Quebec side though the downside is that you have to pay more taxes.