jasvir.nanuan89 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Posted January 13, 2016 Toronto bested a shortlist of 50 other cities to qualify as “best overall. Captain Amrinder Singh Quote
overthere Posted January 13, 2016 Report Posted January 13, 2016 Toronto voted Best Place to Leave There, fixed it for you. Quote Science too hard for you? Try religion!
Special Delivery Posted January 14, 2016 Report Posted January 14, 2016 Certainly Toronto has always been in the top 10 IMO and Vancouver as well. Canada is a great country! Quote
Topaz Posted January 14, 2016 Report Posted January 14, 2016 I do believe though when its comes to retirement, many are selling their homes and moving down towards Windsor and London On for cheaper cost of living. Quote
torodad Posted February 12, 2016 Report Posted February 12, 2016 Toronto is actually the finest city in Ontario, the best province in Canada, among the greatest countries in the world. That is confirmed by its rapid rebound from the travesty of having the execrable Rob Ford in the office of mayor for four long years His election was just one more indignity visited upon the minority of Toronto citizens who have I.Q's over 100, who are not religious crazies, and who appreciate that there are numbers of the deserving poor in every community. Those who do not have the privilege of living here should endeavour to keep their envy and chagrin under wraps. Quote
Big Guy Posted February 12, 2016 Report Posted February 12, 2016 If you enjoy living in an area with a population of 6 million, have a very good income, want to take advantage of the best in arts, entertainment and sports, are healthy and young, and are prepared to accept the crime that comes with dense and diverse population then Toronto is the place for you. I lack some of those attributes so am very, very happy to live in a quiet and small town on the North Shore of Lake Erie. Quote Note - For those expecting a response from Big Guy: I generally do not read or respond to posts longer then 300 words nor to parsed comments.
CITIZEN_2015 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) Montreal heaven on Earth Montreal is the best place to live in my book. If it was me I would have voted for Montreal and I have been to many major cities (including Paris, London, Marseille, Southampton, Venice, Athens, Belgrade, Istanbul, as well as some Canadian cities like Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Ottawa, Edmonton, Calgary and the best among all Montreal). Montreal is a major metropolitan city but at the same time very inexpensive with very friendly people and very safe and with very diverse friendly culture and full of night clubs, bars and restaurant which cost nothing to have fun and easy to meet friendly open minded beautiful ladies. Montreal is where I wish to live all my remaining life if I could. Edited February 13, 2016 by CITIZEN_2015 Quote
overthere Posted February 13, 2016 Report Posted February 13, 2016 Toronto is actually the finest city in Ontario, the best province in Canada, among the greatest countries in the world. That is confirmed by its rapid rebound from the travesty of having the execrable Rob Ford in the office of mayor for four long years His election was just one more indignity visited upon the minority of Toronto citizens who have I.Q's over 100, who are not religious crazies, and who appreciate that there are numbers of the deserving poor in every community. Those who do not have the privilege of living here should endeavour to keep their envy and chagrin under wraps. Who wouldn't wish for the double blessings you've enjoyed with McGuinty and now Wynne?. You folks can really pick 'em. Quote Science too hard for you? Try religion!
The_Squid Posted February 16, 2016 Report Posted February 16, 2016 Who wouldn't wish for the double blessings you've enjoyed with McGuinty and now Wynne?. You folks can really pick 'em. FYI: Those were not mayors in Toronto... Quote
overthere Posted February 16, 2016 Report Posted February 16, 2016 FYI: Those were not mayors in Toronto...do you really want me to name Rob Ford? Quote Science too hard for you? Try religion!
Cl Le Posted March 21, 2016 Report Posted March 21, 2016 1 Vancouver 2 Calgary 3 Quebec City 4 Montreal . . . 17 Surrey . . . Dead Last Toronto . Quote
Cruze Posted March 23, 2016 Report Posted March 23, 2016 I used to think Toronto was a good place to live until they had a 50 or more garbage strike under Dalton Mcguinty Never again will I think of Toronto as a class city. Toronto is like it's Hockey Team,we tried,we lost,please forgive us. Toronto is now nothing more than a submissive city of wannabe's Quote
SpankyMcFarland Posted March 31, 2016 Report Posted March 31, 2016 Victoria is not as expensive as you might think. Go on, as Jon Stewart used to say. It's a pretty spot with decent weather, a bit far from my relatives and friends. I had always assumed it was out of my price league. Earthquakes wouldn't be a big worry. Quote
SpankyMcFarland Posted March 31, 2016 Report Posted March 31, 2016 I just spent ten days in Seattle. What a great city, to visit at least, surrounded by mountains, sea and lakes, and friendly too. Admittedly, the hobos are numerous but they can be hard to distinguish from the hipsters who tend to dress down. Lots of excellent beer on tap, although I'm not a massive fan of IPA. Quote
BC_chick Posted April 1, 2016 Report Posted April 1, 2016 1 Vancouver 2 Calgary 3 Quebec City 4 Montreal . . . 17 Surrey . . . Dead Last Toronto . You'd rather live in Surrey than Toronto?? Quote It's kind of the worst thing that any humans could be doing at this time in human history. Other than that, it's fine." Bill Nye on Alberta Oil Sands
The_Squid Posted April 1, 2016 Report Posted April 1, 2016 You'd rather live in Surrey than Toronto?? Heck yeah... South Surrey.... not Wally. Quote
BC_chick Posted April 1, 2016 Report Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) Heck yeah... South Surrey.... not Wally. Your comment is exactly why it's silly to say I would never live in 'Toronto'. Like Surrey, Toronto has good and bad parts and I'm pretty sure that living in the good parts is better than living in the bad parts of Surrey. I've lived in city of Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver as well as surrounding parts in all three and there's good and bad everywhere. Including Toronto. I find the culture of Toronto and Montreal by far superior to Vancouver whereas Vancouver just has a pretty face. Edited April 1, 2016 by BC_chick Quote It's kind of the worst thing that any humans could be doing at this time in human history. Other than that, it's fine." Bill Nye on Alberta Oil Sands
dre Posted April 2, 2016 Report Posted April 2, 2016 Certainly Toronto has always been in the top 10 IMO and Vancouver as well. Canada is a great country! Canada IS a great country but its not concrete jungles like Toronto and Vancouver that make it one. As far as smelly rotting scabs go though, they ARE better than most other smelly rotting scabs. Quote I question things because I am human. And call no one my father who's no closer than a stranger
BC_chick Posted April 2, 2016 Report Posted April 2, 2016 Smelly rotten scabs?? I'm not huge on small town living (though I've done it) but I don't feel a need to be so insulting about my preference. Wth? Quote It's kind of the worst thing that any humans could be doing at this time in human history. Other than that, it's fine." Bill Nye on Alberta Oil Sands
Smallc Posted April 14, 2016 Report Posted April 14, 2016 I find the culture of Toronto and Montreal by far superior to Vancouver whereas Vancouver just has a pretty face. Yeah, it was that way for me when I visited each. When it comes to vibe, I'd rather Montreal and Toronto as top, and even places like Calgary ahead of Vancouver. It just seemed...sleepy. Quote
SpankyMcFarland Posted July 11, 2016 Report Posted July 11, 2016 (edited) The lake is the best feature, unfortunately bounded by Harbourfront. I just don't find much that is beautiful in Toronto otherwise - too much concrete and not enough hills - and it seems less friendly each time I visit. Value for money-wise, I would put it way behind other cities in Ontario esp. Ottawa. Then again, I am looking at this from a geezer's perspective. Edited July 11, 2016 by SpankyMcFarland Quote
Archduke al-Qaddafi Posted July 13, 2016 Report Posted July 13, 2016 Toronto is a great city, but not a good place to live. And it's suburbs are absolutely vile. I always found that the best places to live in Canada are the mid-sized cities just outside the GTA, places like Kitchener, London, or even Barrie. Nice little cities in their own right, and it is never a big deal if you want to go spend a weekend in TO and enjoy all it has to offer. Quote
SpankyMcFarland Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 'Toronto would be nothing without its raccoons.' http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2017/05/07/toronto-raccoon_n_16473318.html?utm_campaign=canada_newsletter Quote
Boges Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 On 13 July, 2016 at 6:27 PM, Archduke al-Qaddafi said: Toronto is a great city, but not a good place to live. And it's suburbs are absolutely vile. I always found that the best places to live in Canada are the mid-sized cities just outside the GTA, places like Kitchener, London, or even Barrie. Nice little cities in their own right, and it is never a big deal if you want to go spend a weekend in TO and enjoy all it has to offer. What's the difference between a city like Kitchener to say Hamilton or St. Catharines? One is Vile and one is great? Back up your statement. http://www.moneysense.ca/canadas-best-places-to-live-2016-full-ranking/ Burlington and Oakville (Toronto Suburbs) are #2 and #3 as best cities to live in Canada. Quote
SpankyMcFarland Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 2 hours ago, Boges said: What's the difference between a city like Kitchener to say Hamilton or St. Catharines? One is Vile and one is great? Back up your statement. http://www.moneysense.ca/canadas-best-places-to-live-2016-full-ranking/ Burlington and Oakville (Toronto Suburbs) are #2 and #3 as best cities to live in Canada. As an ignorant outsider, I would rank Ottawa ahead of both. There's more to do, it's got more history and it's better value for money. I considered moving to Burlington as I have friends and relatives there but house prices are mental now. The lake is grim enough in winter and blarney about the escarpment and wine-growing region are overdone. Quote
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