Lists of the 100 largest cities in Canada by population

"List of largest cities in Canada" redirects here. For the list of largest cities by area, see List of the 100 largest cities and towns in Canada by area.

Several entities go by the name "cities" in colloquial terms:

• Municipalities – These have many different types across Canada, ranging from cities to rural districts. See List of the 100 largest municipalities in Canada by population.
• Metropolitan areas – Statistics Canada defines these as census metropolitan areas. See List of the 100 largest metropolitan areas in Canada.
• Population centres (formerly urban areas) – Statistics Canada delineates population centres (formerly urban areas) based on continuous population density, regardless of municipal boundaries. See List of the 100 largest population centres in Canada.