Ideas of where to live in canada?

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korcula

I lived in Canada for over 10 years and travelled around quite a lot while I lived there - I would say that Alberta is the best place I have ever lived in - you have great surrounding areas outside the city of Edmonton or Calgary and it is only a short drive to the Rocky Mountains

As to the cold no matter where you go in Canada it will be cold in the Winter but there it is a "dry" cold not damp like the UK - they are prepared for it with heated pavements, heated bus shelters, you plug your car in to keep engine warm even the supermarket car parks supply these ! Also they dress for it - I never minded the cold winters over there but hated UK winters.

They have really hot sunny summers and spring and autumn are really nice - if you manage to get over there it is well worth it - the only problem being is the immigration process but if you get in touch with the Canadian Consulate they will send you all the relevant paperwork and let you know all their conditions now for immigration and working in Canada - good luck

coffee rox the universe!

Consider Kitchener, Ontario. It is directly between London, and Toronto Ontario. (about an hour drive to either) Kitchener has the lowest unemployment rate in Canada, great educational facilities, and a lot of culture. It has a strong european feel (mainly german) and has the theatre with the best acoustics in Canada, Centre in the Square. The people are friendly and down to earth, and it really has a way of attracting bothy young people, AND families.

RobotShoes

Interior/Okanagan of British Columbia. Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton. All very beautiful places, Kelowna is very pricey as far as housing goes though. Many lakes, hiking trails etc.

answers_anyone

I'm Canadian but live in London now. I've read through the answers you have received and I would agree about the recommendations for British Columbia.

Our cities are a fraction of the size of London. So, even the biggest city -- Toronto is only 2-3 million (depending on how you cut it). So, you could live in Vancouver or Victoria.

My brother and his family live in interior BC. There are 2 adequate size towns - Kelowna and Kamloops. It is beautiful, but i find it a bit far from a real city.

I guess it also depends what you do. If you need to get a job etc. That may have a lot of influence on your decision.

d33pebbles

Hi, well if you want somewhere that is not too cold, and not too hot, then British Columbia is the best bet! B.C. has the Warmest Winters than any other Province. The Vancouver Area hardly ever gets any snow, and it rarely ever gets down past -5 Celcius.
In the Summer, we get temperatures like 25 - 30 Celsius. sometimes a tiny bit lower, or a bit higher. but not by much.
Very Beautiful Scenery, Mountains, Lakes, A lot of Green, Parks, Beaches, & Friendly People.
I put a link down below for you to look at.
Hope this helps.

Angel

Toronto, Ottawa-Gatineau, Montreal, Quebec, Vancouver, Alberta, Saskatoon, Calgary, Halifax...there's so many!!! You're gonna find nature everywhere, just about 1/2 to 1 hour's drive away. There aren't a lot of cities the size of London here, except maybe Toronto. And as long as you don't go higher than the provinces on the bottom, it shouldn't get too cold. Depends on your choices and your job and your house choices and so many things.

aja5505

If you want to move to Canada but don't want it too cold (its usually not too hot here as we are so far up North) you might like British Columbia. Check out their website below. BC is on the Pacific Ocean and also has beautiful mountains.

bubbles

my answer would be british columbia is the right place for you!somewhere on the vancouver island maybe

happy day (sickofviolations)

I live on the gulf islands, and we don't get alot of snow, it is rainy in the winter but warm in the summer. we are surrounded by trees. i avoid the cities, i find them too crowded.

Ken M

Come to Nova Scotia, warm summers 25-30C, not real cold winters 0 to -10 sometimes -20, not a lot of snow, seems to be in a 5 year cycle, the most beautiful scenery you will ever see.....down side is not much employment unless you are a nurse....I have been here for 52 years

Danelady

The Maritime Provinces are noted for their beautiful natural areas and for an easy going laidback lifestyle. The cities are not huge and the people are friendly. We do not get the extreme cold like the west, nor the high heat and humidity of central Canada.

Google the Bay of Fundy, the highest tides in the world and the home of several species of whales. Cape Breton Island and the Cabot Trail. The Annapolis Valley. Prince Edward Island, small and gorgeous. New Brunswick - covered bridges and outstanding nature trails along the shore.

VansChar

Winnipeg

t_blond chick

so if you don't like snow,or extremes,the west coast is your safest bet.Vancouver or Victoria both seem to meet your criteria.There are moderate to small cities on Vancouver Island other than Victoria.Little snow,sorry rest of Canada,not in the hurricane or tornado belt,sorry east coast.Lets face it,most of this country is cold with long winters people,I believe #1 or #2 worldwide in cold.
That seems to be your main question.so there ya go!
btw,I do so love the place,it's the best,wouldn't want to leave it,ever!

brian s

i suggest cap-pele, moncton, or shediac (new brunswick) or charlottetown or hampton (prince edward island) or winnepeg (manitoba)

HappyChickxx

I have friends in Toronto, very nice, and not too far from Niagra falls. xx

Davie Boi

Montreal, the best city around buy far. Whent there just the other week. If you can get a place on the river lorence you can not do any better!

Rote

Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa-Gatineau, Calgary or Edmonton. so i hear. but invest in coats incase i'm wrong.

s0&s0

behind niagra falls

mark101112

NO..... WHERE!.... In .... CANADA!

Try the USA..... instead....!

Much Better CLIMATE.... and ... Friendly People!

Thanks, RR

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