Moving North 20 Celebs Who Are Ditching The US And Moving To Canada

We've heard about a ton of celebrities who have jumped ship and headed off the live the life of our fellow northerners. There are some pretty big names on the list as well. There are a few different reasons that some celebrities decided to move to Canada. For one, it's an insanely beautiful place, two, it's where they are from, and three, some moved for political reasons. Whatever the reason is, these celebrities decided to move to another country or return to the country of their birth.

Canada is becoming the “Hollywood North” now that so many celebrities have moved there. Some have permanent residences there, while others have vacation homes. Many celebrities are attracted to the massive amounts of untouched wilderness that is Canada. There are celebrities like Rachel McAdams and even Drake who have called Canada home. We can't blame them because it's such a beautiful place. We are betting that these names may take people by surprise as they had no idea that some of these celebrities were living in another country. Check out these 20 celebs who are ditching the US and moving on to Canada.

20 Rachel McAdams Loves The City Of Toronto

Rachel McAdams is actually a Canadian and she was born in London, Ontario. She moved away to make her dreams come true but she moved back when she became a big star. She has stated that she will often Skype with directors and producers when it comes to movie projects. She purchased a Victorian-inspired home in Toronto's Harbord Village. People have said that they can see her biking around the city or tending her garden in the front yard. She can likely stay under the radar in Toronto because people just don't expect her to be there.

19 Shawn Mendes Loves Toronto

Shawn Mendes is another celebrity that has found a home in Toronto, Ontario. He got his own place there but he also confessed to James Corden that his mom will still come over and do his laundry for him.

He stated that he had been so pumped about getting his own place but that his mom still does his laundry.

Now, where can we get in on that deal? It can be hard for moms to let go of their kids when they start moving out.

18 Goldie Hawn And Kurt Russell Love Canada

These two have been living in Canada now for many years and they raised their youngest son there. They are two more celebrities that love the Muskoka region. They also have a cottage there and we have to wonder how far it is from Martin Short's cottage. Their cottage is on the edge of Lake Rosseau. When they aren't lounging on their gorgeous property, they are own shopping in Gravenhurst which is within the Muskoka region. Vancouver seems to be a popular choice for celebrities.

17 Mark Wahlberg Makes Burgers

Mark Wahlberg loves Canada and we often see him at the Toronto International Film Festival.

He decided to make Toronto his permanent residence and has a home in Yorkville. He purchased the home for a whopping $12 million.

The penthouse suite is 4,600 square feet and has everything you could ever want. He has his own gym in his home as well as a wine tasting room and a private entrance. He's part owner of the burger joint Wahlburgers which has locations in Canada and the United States.

16 Cindy Crawford Is Living Her Best Life

Muskoka is a popular place for celebrities and Cindy Crawford is another one that has a cottage in the area. When they spend time there, they play classic board games and play plenty of water sports.

“Building a house with your spouse is a good test of a marriage. When we built our first house together, we each had a vision and we kind of went with neither - which was safe.”

Canada is definitely home to celebrities who are looking to get away from the spotlight.

15 Tom Hanks Has A Vacation Home

Tom Hanks was inspired by his friends Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell so he decided to buy a vacation home in Muskoka too. Imagine how amazing that area would be if all these celebrities were in Muskoka at the same time? Canada is the place that Hanks loves to unwind and relax in. When he isn't shooting a film, he will head to his cottage on Lake Rosseau and enjoy some downtime. We have to wonder if there are huge parties going on with all these celebrities.

14 Ethan Hawke Loves Nova Scotia

Ethan Hawke decided to go in the opposite direction as the other celebrities and headed for Nova Scotia. He is a big fan of the Canadian Maritimes and so he purchased a home there. He purchased one in a sleepy fishing village called Guysborough, Nova Scotia. It's pretty obvious that celebrities are gravitating toward more of a quiet and simple life. You won't find any paparazzi in a sleepy fishing village. Who would have thought that so many celebrities wanted to avoid the big cities?

13 Deadmau5 Bought A Mansion

EDM megastar Joel Zimmerman wasn't looking for anything small when he purchased a Toronto Loft in 2015 for $2.5 million. He then sold it and purchased and even bigger place in Campbellville, Ontario. He paid $5 million for a 14,000-square-foot country mansion that is home to five baths, four bedrooms, six fireplaces and a gorgeous gourmet kitchen. He also has an outdoor pool cabana that has a rooftop patio and a full bar.

12 Emily Haines Lives And Records There

The singer/songwriter for Metric, Soft Skeleton and Social Scene has made a home in Canada. She loves Toronto and has described it as a utopian city. We can imagine her gardening outside of her home as it's something that she enjoys. She lives in the city and will also record her music there as well. “You know this about me,” she says.

“I've always been nose-to-the-grindstone. That's just where I'm comfortable. That's where I'm most comfortable.

My days for this were back to the way that I started, which is five hours at the piano. Two hours, take a break, back at the piano, get it under your fingers, practice, practice, practice, writing, practice, developing the live show.”

11 Drake Is All About The Six

Another pretty big name has purchased a home in Toronto, Ontario. He wasn't interested in anything small either. His mansion cost $6.7 million and it's in the exclusive Bridle Path area of Toronto. It's a lavish mansion has a awards room, jersey museum, NBA-sized basketball court as just a start. The house is big enough to have two bars, an indoor swimming pool, and an area that's home to chilled champagne and wine. It's definitely an extravagant home that likely takes care of all his needs.

10 Jim Carrey Loves Ontario

Jim Carrey is another Canadian who loves his country. Not only does he own a cottage on Baptiste Lake, near Bancroft, Ontario but he's often talked about how amazing the healthcare system is in Canada. He owns a private jet and is often seen flying in and out of Peterborough Airport. “I never waited for anything in my life,” he continued. “I chose my own doctors, my mother never paid for a prescription, it was fantastic.

And I just got back from Vancouver and I keep hearing this [comment], 'Canadians are so nice, Canadians are so nice.'

They can be nice because they have health care.”

9 The Mysterious Keanu Reeves

No one actually knows where Keanu Reeves lives because he's a complete enigma. But he is a proud Canadian who loves hockey and he holds a Canadian passport. There's a good chance that he has a home in Canada because of his family there. We can't help but love how down to Earth he is and how he just loves living off the grid. Canada would be the perfect place for him because he would go virtually unnoticed. He may be in Toronto or in Muskoka where everyone else seems to be.

8 Jay Baruchel Won't Live Anywhere Else

He's proudly Canadian and has stated that he won't live anywhere else but in Canada. He actually has a maple leaf tattoo over his heart. He doesn't mind traveling and working in the states but when it's time to go home, he heads to Canada. He told the Montreal Gazette why he moved to Toronto: “You come here and it really is a pretty diverse place. Just some of the issues, some of the editorial subject matter in Quebec - it's from 100 years in the past, man.

I wake up here and I'm just a dude in a city. And when I go outside and speak English, it's not a loaded or political deed of any kind.

I'm just living. There's just way less headaches here. Everything is a bit easier here.”

7 Guillermo Del Toro Can't Get Enough Of Toronto

The filmmaker that brought us Shape of Water also lives in Toronto. He loves it so much that he not only lives there but he likes to film there as well. The great part about that is he likes to hire a Toronto crew so he brings in a lot of work for Canadians. He's actually born in Mexico, so it's a wonder why he picked Canada to plant down some roots. Toronto is a great place for people who are looking for the city life as well as a place that has a lot of diversity.

6 Justin Bieber Likes To Plant His Roots

Justin Bieber is another Canadian that prefers to have a home on his home soil. We can't imagine that he's ever home much with the tours that he has to go on. Recently, Bieber and his new wife, Hailey Baldwin, were spotted in a Toronto Tim Hortons and they must have looked a sight. Bieber was casual but Baldwin was wearing a fur coat. He also has a cottage in Muskoka as well and often posts photos of him and his family on the lake.

5 Steven Spielberg Spends Time In Muskoka

As if Muskoka wasn't jam-packed already with stars, Steven Spielberg to has a cottage on the lake. That is where he chooses to spend his downtime when he is looking for a little rest and relaxation. “There's no such thing as Canadian food,” he says. “Here's what there is, for me.

There's certainly a syrup for your pancakes. There's nothing better than Quebec maple syrup. And there's also the greatest Montreal bagels. The bagels in Montreal are the best bagels I've had anywhere in my entire life, and I've had bagels all over the world.

Nothing is as good as the water that they use to make the Montreal bagels. They're great.”

4 Doug Gilmour Lives In A Mansion

Doug Gilmour loves Canada and why shouldn't he? He is the former captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He is yet another celebrity that likes Muskoka and he owns a huge mansion there. It's a popular place, especially for hockey players. Almost the whole team owns cottages in the area. Were you just as surprised as we were to see all the celebrities that have made their way to Canada over the years? The pristine wilderness is a big pull for people who love the outdoors and like spending the summers like that.

3 Martin Short Is About Rural Life

Martin Short is another Canadian celebrity who returned to his roots after he became famous. He's originally from Hamilton, Ontario but he moved to a place on Lake Rosseau which is in the Muskoka region. He considers the area to be “staggeringly beautiful.”

The Royal Canadian mint even collaborated with the actor to create a $3 collector's coin called “Martin Short Presents Canada” and it has a picture of him and his cottage.

“As much as I adore the excitement of cities, it's rural Canada that has always had my heart,” said Short.

2 Jason Priestley Loves Vancouver

Jason Priestley has chosen to live on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. He actually co-owns a resort with his family in Ucluelet. It's a remote harbor town that is located on the west coast of Vancouver Island and it sounds glorious. Visitors that visit the resort can choose between six cottages that have different configurations but they all share a gorgeous view of the Pacific Ocean. Priestley was born in Vancouver so it's obvious that he just wanted to return home. He often visits the resort so you might have an opportunity to meet him.

1 Donald Sutherland Is A Legend

Donald Sutherland is a pretty big star in Hollywood and certainly a legend in the industry. So, we were surprised to find that he also moved to Canada. He and his wife, Francine Racette share a gorgeous Victorian mansion in Georgeville, Quebec. He is often seen there with his son Kiefer. Sutherland told Globe and Mail, “We live in Canada all the time we can,” adding jokingly, “There's a maple leaf in my underwear somewhere.” We love the fact that these celebrities are celebrating the country of Canada.

References: realtor.ca, ca.hellomagazine.com, ellecanada.com, cbc.ca