Canadian poker players were as shaken by the news of major online poker sites being shut down as the rest of the world was, and their shaken trust in the industry has inspired everyone to be that much more careful when deciding which online poker room warrants their business and their trust.

To that end, we’ve put together a list of the best poker sites that have not only avoided getting caught up in the Black Friday drama, but have stood as models of ethical practices and player satisfaction for years on end. This list takes into account the qualities players based in Canada look for in an online poker site, such as what traffic looks like during North American evening hours rather than European ones.

First on the list of the best poker sites is 888 Poker. This site is backed by 888 Holdings, a publically traded company that has worked hard to avoid any confrontation with constantly evolving and changing online poker and gaming laws throughout the world. To that end, 888 hasn’t allowed American players to participate in cash games since 2006 when doing so became legally questionable according to new laws adopted by the U.S. authorities. As such, 888 has placed its reputation and the trust of its stockholders and countless fans at top priority. In addition, this site has recently implemented updates that make it a smooth and enjoyable to play poker as possible, leading us to give it top rank on our list of the best poker sites available on the net.

In the number two spot is Party Poker, another online poker site backed by a massive and reputable publically traded company. Party Poker also escaped Black Friday without a blemish, as they stopped allowing American poker players to sign up years ago. With a strong interface and lots of traffic from around the world, this site deserves its prestigious rank on any list of the best poker sites out there.