Move to the Big Smoke :thumbsup

Lol..Let the people who actually live here state the facts,You once lived here ,it is differant now... We had a record summer..No significant rain for atleast 3 months..It is alot differant since the last time you were here.
The people who actually live here can say the same thing.
Toronto is too much like New York..too much crime and the big city problems

Global warming:

From David Suzuki.org
Impact on BC
http://www.davidsuzuki.org/Climate_C...BC/Impacts.asp

Vancouver has Kurt and Goldie, and herds of Caribou.

Toronto has Prince, but not the NPG, and herds of elk. It also has many native Indians that specialize in Igloo construction and cheap slave labour on Hollywood North sets.

Vancouver is a main docking port for Chinese immigrants with larger than normal tailpipes on their Accuras.

Toronto is a main docking port for Chinese immigrants with larger than normal tailpipes on their Accuras.

Vancouver has mountains, Toronto has culture.

Vancouver has trapper outposts, Toronto has full scale teepee condos.

Vancouver has Diana Krall and dentistry-needing grumpy tunesmith Elvis Costello.

Toronto has the tragically hip.

Toronto is about money, Vancouver about the body.




Choose wisely.



Good news? You get sick from choosing, you're covered.

Nice weather comparing site.

Gives you info, about weather all over the country...


http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/

I loved Vancouver and I recently moved back to Ontario as I love it here too.

What it came down to for us was..I want to buy a house this year with an actual yard and a bit of property. I can spend the 400,000 on a 600 sq ft condo downtown Vancouver, with the hopes of getting parking with that..but hey I would have a closet with the most beautiful view anyone could ask for. I'm a bit of a snob and really did'nt care for the burbs of Vancouver.. so I settled for 55 mins north of Toronto.. I will get more house/property for under 300K than I would anywhere in the Greater Vancouver Area.

All depends on what you want your cost of living, lifestyle and future to be. Both centers have definite pros and cons.

Is there two Torontos?

I am confused

no I'm not dissing Vancouver. I was just stating from my own experiences, that it was boring. The hospitality I received at the bars and restaurants was below average and not very hospitable actually.

don't get me wrong, Van is beautiful to visit if you like the scenery but it was just too slow for me. :thumbsup

trust me Toronto isn't the greatest either..I'd much rather live in Barcelona, Spain:winkwink:

For Toronto... temperatures can get below zero in the winter, (keep in mind you'll be freezing from november till beginning of april. So you get the idea on the other side. :winkwink:

If you like to do stuff indoors (eg concerts, bars, high powered career) move to Toronto.

If you like to do stuff outdoors (ski, year round golf, hiking, boating, growing pot) move to Vancouver.

I've lived in both, currently live in Vancouver and have no intention of ever moving back to TO. Ever.

:glugglug I love Vancouver...stay in Ontario

Oh yeah.... if you're a redneck bigot with no tolerance for other cultures, you probably wont like either city. White people are in the minority, esp in Vancouver. Unlike the US, which has a 'melting pot' mentality where everyone is encouraged to adopt the American culture, Canadian is multicultural, and everyone is encouraged to keep their own national identity. That's why Canada doesn't have a national identity besides hockey and french fries with vinegar on them. Mmmmmm..... french fries.....

Hi Ron, I spent some time in Vancouver during my time at SEG. Really nice city, there used to be a big homeless problem. I did hear that it has improved a lot over the past few years. Vancouver all the way.

Speaking of Hockey, World cup: Sweden vs CZEs is on. :)

Thanks for the input all.

You uh, made any decisions very difficult.

dood, he's moving from MANITOBA!! it's wayyyy colder in the winter there..:winkwink:

sorry Ron, hope you make the right decision for u and ur familiy.

If you do choose to move here(Toronto) I'll throw you the biggest WELCUMING party!!:thumbsup :glugglug

Hmm. Toronto just took the lead :winkwink:

I like vancouver :)

To the guy who said he is a snob and didnt want to live in vancouver burbs... but then moved to 55 mins north of toronto to get more land for $300k then anywhere in greater vancouver...

I just gotta ask, what did you get for $300k out there?

I am in port moody, its a 15 min drive to downtown at night, 20 mins during the day and for $290k I got a 2700 sq foot house with a 188' x 66' yard... with a view of the inlet and mountains...

I also have a condo downtown on the 12th floor which cost only $230k.... although I did buy that 4 years ago now.

I love Vancouver and the lower mainland personally. The variety of people really make this city great.

I just came back from Toronto... anyone who tries to tell you that Toronto is cleaner then Vancouver is lying or blind.

We have east hastings, Toronto has yonge st. Both streets are dirty and full of bums and people I dont like to walk past.

Toronto makes me think of NYC - but without the polish, charm and authenticity that NYC has. Toronto just has the rough edges and fast pace.

Personally, I have been to Toronto once and unless there is some business reason for me to go back, I will never return.

Montreal on the other hand, now that was a beautiful city full of really nice people - even though I cant speak french.

trust me Ron, you WANT me to throw you a party..and I guarantee that it won't turn out like some "other" industry parties:winkwink:

I'm insulted anyone would try to compare "Terranna" to Vancouver.

I love this city, wouldn't want to live anywhere else :)

Vancouver is a great place to live its where I am planning on moving someday soon.
If this winter here is as bad as the summer has been then it will be much sooner

Moive to Vancouver you will love the weather.
I used to live there in the late 70's eary 80's and my bro still lives on the island.

I'll take a little bit of rain over snow and freezing cold any day :)

A lot depends on your lifestyle...are you married with children? Are you childless and want to go out clubbing every night? Are you outdoorsy and want go skiing and kayaking?

There are some amazing places to live here outside of the city if you're looking for something a little slower paced, cheaper too. Both Toronto and Vancouver have the highest realestate prices in Canada, but if you're willing to go outside of the city a little you can get some amazing property for a reasonable price.

Besides, nothing beats being near the ocean. :thumbsup