returning to Canada? which place? (real estate, rental market, home)
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I have been to Toronto Canada for education and work. My duration was 2.5 years. I studied for a year and worked for 1.5 and then packed to return back home due to some personal reasons. Its been a year now.
But somehow I liked it in Toronto. The beach, The library system, the clean environment, the clubbing joints, the fast food joints and good natured people.
I am planning to move again but this time I am planning to try another place before Circling on Toronto. Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver are on my list. I have been to Montreal and Quebec but didnt really like them. Though I swear they are beautiful for tourists.
I am an active person and used to work in the sports and recreation industry. I have been part of many marathons and other big events. I would love the city to be happening. I hit clubbing joints about once a month or two but hang out a lot on weekends. Also I am a vegetarian. I can adjust to all other factors. Also I Absolutely love to drive bikes and cars. Calgary I heard has good roads and is fun to drive around.
My plans are to start a small business wherever I settle but before that I will need to get a job for a year or two to understand the market.
Which city would be better suited to me? your opinions are highly valued.
Vancouver sounds a lot more in tune to your personal goals and lifestyle than Toronto. The sports/recreation is Vancouver's strength simply because of all the outdoor recreation within the city limits - the mountains (skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, mountain biking, hiking), the ocean (kayaking, swimming, triathlon, dragonboating, fishing), the nearby rivers (river rafting, canoeing, fishing), the sea wall that surrounds the city (jogging, cycling, running, etc), the beach volleyball, ultimate, soccer teams...
Nightclubbing is not Vancouver's strength when compared to Toronto, but if you're only clubbing once a month, then it really doesn't matter. Vancouver's restaurant scene rivals Toronto's (if it doesn't exceed it due to the availability of fresh seafood and the longer local growing season), and there are many lounges and clubs to entertain you once a month. If you enjoy hanging out on weekends, then Vancouver will keep you occupied...
... a short drive away are the mountains, ferry rides to islands, Seattle, etc. Plenty to do.
Also, Vancouver's vegetarian central. You'll never go hungry.
I would agree on Vancouver as I lived there, but am from Alberta. Calgary would be a good second choice with Edmonton a close third. They all have their own pros and cons, but if you like the outdoors I still love Vancouver overall (except for traffic and the still higher cost of living).
How about rain in Vancouver? Is it as bad as cold in Edmonton or Calgary?
Also as per my knowledge its one of the most dense cities in N.America. Compared to this Calgary and Edmonton are the least densely populated.
I read on wikipedia that Calgary has one of the highest real estate prices (Vancouver is first) and poverty is also high in calgary.
any more information on these issues?
Toronto would likely be first, then Vancouver. Calgary isn't anywhere near as affordable as it was five years ago. Poverty? I guess it all depends on your definition. The economy is running at full bore, and there is less than 2% unemployment. Heck, fry guys at McD's are getting $11 an hour. The problem is that with so much inward net migration, there isn't a lot of vacancy in the rental market, and pressures that way.
I don't think there is anywhere near the homeless population in Calgary as there is in Vancouver, but a huge part of that is climate too.
also do I expect people to be differently mixed as I did while comparing Toronto/Montreal/Quebec? I liked the Toronto mix of people the best.
In Montreal I dont know if it was a mistake, miscommunication or racism but we were given the wrong direction thrice.
Are these kind of problems common in Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver?
how are the job scenes in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton?
I have majored in business marketing and have a 3 year work ex including half of that in Toronto.
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