Real estate makes sense if that means you can save rent. 52k seems too little for that, although it could be a down payment.
Look into ETFs and similar things. Educate yourself first, don't put everything into one thing and don't invest all of it at the first round. Make sure you have enough easily accessible to be able to afford financial emergencies.
If you're the hobo canadian, make sure you have a rough idea of your next plans. Financial investment also depends on the life you're going to be leading.