Canada is a geographically vast country, made up of 10 provinces, each with its own unique characteristics. Some are known for their urban metropolises, others for their natural beauty and wilderness. Still, others are a blend of both. Some provinces are home to younger people and families, while others have a greater demographic mix.

And these factors may influence what types of homes in which people in these provinces choose to live. Apartments were most common nationwide, making up more than half of the units, while single-family homes made up at least 1 in 4. Often trailing behind these are row houses, which share common walls with other units, and semi-detached homes, duplex units often called semis, which share one common wall. While this does not reflect every province in the country, it is generally indicative of most Canadians’ home preferences.

So what accounts for each province’s most popular type of housing? Using data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Calgary.com determined which dwelling type was completed and sold the most in each province. The data looks specifically at new housing and follows the criteria of a home that was constructed, completed, and sold. Provinces are presented in order of most overall units built and sold.

Click through for a look at some of the factors that may be at play in influencing Canada’s most popular housing types by province.

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