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Canada’s Best Clubs

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With a wealth of DJs and a diverse group of incredible music venues, Canada has an established and respected dance music scene that makes it a venerable challenger to the rest of North America.

In this year's Top 100 Clubs poll – powered by Miller Genuine Draft – two Canadian clubs made the final ranking, with another two just outside the final 100.

These are Canada's highest ranked clubs of 2018...

BEACHCLUB, MONTREAL

Montreal natives know how to party – and how to appreciate the fleeting months of warmth they experience every calendar year – by taking advantage of their lakefront beaches.

That’s where Beachclub comes in. The sprawling 5,000 capacity outdoor venue, situated on the sandy shores of Pointe-Calumet, is open from May to September.

The club has a distinctly Balearic vibe with cabanas and swimwear-clad attendees. Fittingly, Beachclub’s Ibiza festival is a popular attraction.

The club’s 2018 season is jam-packed with names that are sure to satisfy even the most discerning Quebecois. Set to hit the sand this summer: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Hardwell, Armin van Buuren, French Montana, Steve Aoki, Adam Beyer, Joseph Capriati and more.

Along with a slew of talented local resident DJs, Beachclub has also locked down two dates with Dutch big room master Tiësto.

CODA, TORONTO

The successor to Toronto’s long-running after-hours club, Footwork, CODA took up residence on the corner of Bathurst & Bloor Street in 2014, converting an old rock venue called The Wreckroom into one of the city’s most popular underground spots.

In just a few short years, the club has become a staple with a loyal following, featuring residents Nathan Barato, Carlo Lio and Jonathan Rosa alongside the biggest names in house and techno.

The 550-capacity club is packed to the gills each week and a quick look at their line-ups explains why — in the past year, Coda has hosted everyone from Pan-Pot and Oliver Huntemann to Dennis Ferrer and Maya Jane Coles. Their 55,000 watt sound system ensures partiers hear every single snare too.