#PowellRiver BC - definitely punches above its weight when it comes to the musical arts. Not mentioned in the article; they have a longstanding international choral festival; 5 days with literally thousands.
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/he-left-the-moscow-symphony-in-protest-now-he-s-helping-a-small-b-c-town-take-centre-stage-1.7565484