Giving hipster hotspots south of the border like Williamsburg and Silver Lake a run for their money, Canada's most happening neighbourhoods are vibrant locales jam-packed with of-the-moment cafés, bars and restaurants, buzz-worthy nightclubs and live music venues, the best indie stores, edgy art galleries and a whole lot more besides. If you're craving to live somewhere super-cool, here are seven lust-have properties that will no doubt pique your interest.

Brimming with boho vibes, Osborne Village is loaded with vintage clothing stores, ethnic eateries and gluten-free bakeries, not to mention live-music dive bars and underground nightclubs. One of its foremost attractions is the Gas Station Arts Centre, which hosts the Winnipeg Comedy Festival along with one of the littest Canada Day street parties in the country. Residential property in the neighbourhood is relatively inexpensive with plenty of bargains to be had.

This quirky two-bedroom, one-bathroom condo takes up the top floor of a charming yellow stone building that dates from 1907. The property is located on River Avenue, which is slap bang in the middle of Osborne Village. It is listed with Purple Bricks for a very wallet-friendly CA$199,900 (£119k).

The condo's attic-style sloping walls and unusual layout lend a cosy vibe. The living room has a luminous skylight and stone corner fireplace, which adds to the snugness. Recently updated, the kitchen is surprisingly large and the seller is throwing in a stainless steel fridge, stove, dishwasher and microwave.

Like the living room and kitchen, the bedrooms feature attic-style sloping walls, as does the luxe bathroom. In keeping with the condo's age – it is more than 100 years old after all – the current owners have installed an antique-style clawfoot bathtub with an old-school shower fitting and taps.

This bustling neighbourhood has got it all, from beautiful heritage buildings to slick modern constructions, and wows with a myriad of independent stores, tons of tempting cafes and bars, as well as its fair share of art galleries and entertainment venues. Homes in Strathcona are reasonably priced to boot, which adds immeasurably to the area's hipster allure.

This clapboard apartment block is located on the edge of Strathcona and the neighbouring area of Garneau. RE/MAX is marketing a sizeable triplex condo in the building, which has an asking price of CA$345,000 (£203k). Spread out over three floors, the unit offers more than 1,000 square feet of living space.

Offering all the essentials for apartment living, the open-plan first floor is according to the realtor ideal for entertaining and looking at this photo, it's not hard to see why. The space delights with a feature glass block window, roomy living area and gourmet kitchen rocking quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and contemporary soft close cabinets with under-mount lighting.

The second floor contains a bedroom and three-piece bathroom, while on the third storey there's an extra-large four-piece bathroom and massive master bedroom that leads out onto a generously sized balcony. Other attractive features of the property include a heated underground car park.

Named by American Vogue as one of the 15 coolest neighbourhoods on the planet, West Queen West is a hipster paradise: think under-the-radar art galleries, fashionista boutiques, speakeasy-style bars and authentic sushi restaurants. Other highlights of the area where home prices can be eye-watering (sorry to rain on the parade) include the Museum of Contemporary Art and Graffiti Alley.

A brand-new warehouse-style condo development that references Art Deco, The Harlowe combines 20th century style with 21st century mod cons including a gym and party room. Perfectly located, the building is situated on the edge of West Queen West and borders Chinatown and the Fashion District. Right now RE/MAX is marketing a NYC-style artist's loft in the complex, which is priced at CA$655,900 (£387k).

Though the condo is on the bijou side, the soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling warehouse windows make it feel a lot bigger than it is. The designer-curated space has an open-concept living and kitchen area, with a separate bedroom that is accessed via swish glass doors, and luxe fixtures and fittings throughout.

The kitchen is as sophisticated as they come. It seriously impresses with stylish grey cabinets, quartz countertops, herringbone splashback tiles and a stylish French marble table-like kitchen island, as well as top of the range appliances that are included in the sale. The bathroom is equally chic with copious marble and a stunning custom shower.

Time Out's latest Top 50 coolest neighbourhoods in the world round-up has declared Verdun Montréal's most up-and-coming area. Little Italy, which featured on the previous list, is presumably passé now. Verdun has hipster-friendly cafes and restaurants, lively nightlife, frequent street parties and festivals, and like Halifax's North End, boasts an urban beach. Better still, home prices here are lower than in many other parts of Montréal.

This turnkey townhouse is within walking distance of Verdun's main drag, as well the neighbourhood's beach. Constructed in 1941, the three-bedroom, two-bathroom property was revamped recently and features all mod cons. It is on the market with RE/MAX for CA$750,000 (£446k).

The current owners clearly didn't scrimp on refreshing the property, which looks absolutely immaculate. For the open-plan kitchen and living area, they opted for quality hardwood flooring, the finest tiles money can buy, stylish lighting and a snazzy custom kitchen.

The three beautiful bedrooms are big, especially the master, which has an ample walk-in wardrobe, plus the master bathroom contains an enticing freestanding bathtub. A major bonus is the basement family room. A vast space, it offers endless possibilities and could be subdivided into two or even three separate rooms.

Calgary's most historic neighbourhood, Inglewood oozes charm by the bucket-load. The area's heritage architecture, live music venues, microbreweries, characterful cafés and restaurants and indie boutiques make it a fabulous place to live, though unsurprisingly residential property can be quite pricey.

This cute detached three-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom house may be located on a tranquil tree-lined street but it's a mere stone's throw away from the Inglewood's cafés and restaurants, shops and nightlife venues, so offers the best of both worlds. On the market with RE/MAX, the property is listed for CA$849,900 (£509k).

The vendors went all out renovating the house and the interiors are simply divine. Like the rest of the property, the extra-spacious living room and dining area have been kitted out with reclaimed hardwood flooring and the overall decorative finish is impeccable. The updated kitchen is one of the highlights and features pristine white cabinetry and the most fabulous range cooker.

The house has plenty of other uber-desirable selling points. They include a dramatic entrance foyer and gorgeous curved staircase, a spacious basement which has rental potential, light-filled bedrooms and a to-die-for master spa-style bathroom with a Japanese-style wooden bathtub, bespoke washbasins and a wet area shower.

Once considered sketchy, the gentrified North End is Halifax's hippest locale. Packed with up-and-coming restaurants, kitsch coffee shops, unique boutiques and offbeat second-hand stores, the diverse neighbourhood, which is home to the historic Hydrostone Market, has got it going on, and best of all, residential property here is refreshingly affordable.

At CA$859,900 (£510k) this property may seem pricey for the area but it actually consists of two sleek modern apartments each of which contain two bedrooms and a bathroom. Currently highly-rated Airbnb rentals, the duplexes could be combined or the buyer could live in one and rent out the other. The picture-perfect pair is on the market with Royal LePage Atlantic.

Both apartments are open-concept and beautifully finished with polished concrete flooring, huge windows and slick kitchens with luxe appliances. No wonder they've garnered such glowing reviews. In fact the realtor states the apartments are rated number one among short-term lets in Halifax. Pretty impressive!

The bedrooms are just as high spec as the open-plan living and kitchen area, as are the property's bathrooms. Each apartment also contains a capacious entry hallway and separate laundry room, along with heaps of storage space.

While Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood is pretty touristy, the area, which is famous for its Steam Clock, Victorian buildings and cobbled streets dotted with vintage lampposts, rocks a perennially cool vibe thanks to its many fashion-forward boutiques, foodie-attracting cafés and restaurants, and destination art galleries. In fact, the locality's only downside is its property prices, which can be eye-watering.

Pilkington House, which dates from 1910, was converted into six supersized lofts in 1991 and remains the most desirable heritage conversion in Gastown. As might be expected, the building's apartments do not come cheap. The latest to come on the market is listed with RE/MAX for CA$2.3 million (£1.4m).

The three-bedroom, two-bathroom loft sprawls over 2,500 square feet and features exposed concrete floors, a 9.5-foot ceiling and original exposed brickwork. A wood-burning stove with a stone surround graces the main living area, which benefits from enormous warehouse windows, and the area segues effortlessly into the recently remodelled kitchen.

The master bedroom has all the trappings of a high-end loft including a colossal walk-in closet and statement ensuite bathroom with a marble-clad corner spa bathtub. The second bathroom is Victorian in style. It contains an antique-style basin and clawfoot bathtub. The property also has a rooftop deck on which to relax and unwind.

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