meow85 said:

...But reachable by way of a pleasant 5-hour flight through the picturesque prairies and Canadian Rockies.

If you like the west coast....


Vancouver is one of the more expensive cities to live in, unfortunately. But it's got excellent public transit, a vibrant music and arts scene, and diversity aplenty (like Toronto, about half of Vancouver citizens were born outside Canada. You can hear 20 different languages wherever you go. It's great. ) We're home to 2 universities, Simon Fraser U. and U. of British Columbia, and several colleges. The UBC campus has a pretty amazing art and history collection open to the public.

For Canada it has an extremely mild climate. It rains a lot, but snow during winter is minimal to nonexistent most years. In part because of this and in part because of Canadian labour laws, Vancouver's become known as Hollywood North. A LOT of movies and TV shows are filmed up here.

It's easy access from here to forests, beaches, and mountains. Within the city is Stanley Park, a huge tract of land reserved for park use. Vancouver is also home to BC's only legal clothing optional beach.

There are some really great "personality" neighbourhoods in the city. Depending how you roll, you're sure to find something that suits you. Kitsilano is nice but yuppie-ish. Point Grey is for rich folk. Commercial Drive is full of hippies. Yaletown and Gastown are both downtown, and full of upper middle class apartments and condos. Main street is sort of quirky with lots of boutiques. The Davie Village is the historically gay neighbourhood.

Then of course there are all the "suburbs" of Vancouver -really cities in their own rights -Burnaby, Richmond, New Westminster, Surrey, North Vancouver...etc.



If you've ever been to San Francisco, it's somewhat comparable to that city in many ways. Hope that helps.

Lammastide said:

With planes, anything is possible. It's a nice short flight from here to T.O, or vice versa.

meow85 said:

We're neighbours. I live next door to you (province)

Cleveland officials and I have spoken, Lammastide. They're sending you back, next time you try to come back.

Though, expatriation certainly has its appeal...

ThreadBare said:

Can I at least have one last go 'round at Target!?!?

luv4u said:

I was born in Edmonton. We're practically twins!

meow85 said:

Edmonton is the murder capital of Canada. Please explain that to me.

Lammastide said:

You ever meet any of my extended family? You'd be killing folks too if you had.




Seriously though, Edmonton does have a growing gang crime problem and that's where the majority of proven murder cases show up. I'm not proud to say some of my aforementioned extended family have gotten themselves involved. No one else talks to them much anymore.

Lammastide said:

I moved to Ottawa last year from Texas. The move will only be temporary. Things in Canada are a little different. Groceries are more expansive and the cost of living is slightly higher. Milk is sold in bags and gas is sold by the liter. I am sure moving to Canada involves some immigration details, so I would advise finding out about that before you make the move. Canada refuses entry to travelers the same way the US does. I'm still working on learning Canadian, hey.

jbchavez said:

So you're adjusting well here? I was in Barrhaven last night.

JustErin said:

Yes, the family feels right at home here. The kids are looking forward to skiing again this year. I might even give it a shot.

I am adjusting fine. My Dunkin Donuts addiction has been replaced by my Tim Hortons addiction. I wish traffic was better. All in all, I have it pretty nice in Ottawa.