Where would you move to in Canada?

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Toronto?
Vancouver?
Windsor?
Victoria?

Which city has the best business climate?


Somebody out there knows :)

[random]

1. Calgary..

Beutiful city, lots to do, clean and American friendly.

[HEyHEY]

3. JINX!

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15. I will visit there

on my way to Vancouver.

[forgethell]

26. there is no place

in canada that I would willingly live. It is just to dadgum COLD!

So get out there, buddies, we just have to WIN!!!

[TrogL]

29. Yeah, for freepers

American friendly

[HEyHEY]

2. Calgary

If you are looking for a good busniness climate

But what kind of business?

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7. Good question

I want to migrate to Canada as an entrepreneur.
I am a team-builder with experience in many areas.

Where is Calgary?

[HEyHEY]

9. It's not the end of the world....but you can see it from there.

Just kdding. It's in Alberta...the Praires.

If you want to start a business having an idea is key before movinghere. Some of the cities are so diverse it could make a big difference.

[HEyHEY]

12. Here's a pic

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13. Nice size for a city, about 650,000

Why do you like it there?

[HEyHEY]

19. It's actually almost 1 million now

Me, I don't like it there. I'm from Vancouver and thus must hate all things Calgary...but I may be moving there shortly, so I'll need to start I guess.

Calgary, well. Most people say it's vibrant, good economy, new. Line dancing scene is amazing...other than that...I don't know... (I hate line dancing)

[ironflange]

33. It's starting to sprawl too much

But I can't complain, I'm one of the 'sprawlers.' We're having some traffic issues because of this, but at least it's not like Vancouver. :evilgrin: And hey, it's on the EDGE of the prairies, I can drive for less than half an hour and be right in the mountains.

[HEyHEY]

35. Ah yes the Vancouver...sit in car and honk horn freeway system

Sigh...if I go, I'll miss that!

[TrogL]

58. Calgary's freeways are incomprehensible

Even with directions I get hopelessly lost.

The sith for the turnoff for highway 2 north to get into deerfoot trail is the size of a postage stamp and blocked by two other signs.

[mmm]

37. You got me all corn-fused :)

I hate line-dancing.
Why not move to Edmonton?

[HEyHEY]

39. Well...Calgary has the best business climate right now

Edmonton is great, though sometimes refered to as Deadmonton..get the drift..they have more malls per capita than any other city in the world or something....it's kinda like Minneapolis...but more north

[patdem]

4. I would move where they would have me...is scored a 67 the minimum

being 67...so I would move anywhere they needed my talents.

On Edit: Nevermind!

[mmm]

Learn French :)

[patdem]

54. How IRONIC you just guessed the second language was a problem

YES...only knowing one language is a problem...and yes..If I learn French I would get another 10 points....

JOKE (NOT)

Q. What do you call someone who knows three (3) languages?
A. Tri lingual

Q. What do you call someone who knows two (2) languages?
A. Bi lingual

Q. What do you call someone who knows one (1) language?
A. American

Boohoo...it is true!! I heard that when I was 10 years old..so it is not a current consideration!!

[Fovea]

5. I have good friends near London Ont.

But I like the climate of Vancouver better.
Quebec is beautiful...
It will be a hard choice.

[TrogL]

27. There's no work in Vancouver

I was just there and everybody's complaining.

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43. That's what I hear as well

If I want to live in a place where there is no work
I can just stay in the US

[GOPisEvil]

6. Anywhere they'd have me.

I don't have enough points. :-(

[JohnKleeb]

8. Who said I would go to Canada

:) but hey its on there guys.

[Breezy du Nord]

16. That's where we're going if Bush wins the election

;( or New Zealand.

[JohnKleeb]

18. A refugee eh

I am considering leaving if he wins too, Canada is on that list, New Zealand thats been brought to my attention and it seems cool but I dunno. Look at the flag in my sig, thats under consideration. I graduate next year and thats hard to believe. Isn't it sad breezy after our famlies settled this fine land that we would be refugees. I dont think my ancestors expected that. I am not sure where I would go, Ireland and Canada among others I would consider. Why Ireland? Lets just say I have a yearning for the emerald isle, I feel like I should return long after the Keowns(my nana's surname which is Irish)) left, my other 3 countries are under consideration but I dont know German, Slovak, or Slovenian although for the latter I got a dictionary. Win or lose the election I will go to those lands.

[Kellanved]

62. while I won't comment on your plans

http://dict.leo.org is an excellent German-English dictionary. :hi:

[JohnKleeb]

70. Thanks

Wouldnt mind visiting or even living in Germany. I felt real proud of Schroder for being against the war, I am not sure where in Germany my family came from but I assume its in the south, I have two theories why, most of south Germany is Catholic and we are Catholic that is my family and second of all and more convicing is that I have been told we may be Swiss-German.

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24. NZ is too far away

I might retire in NZ but Canada will do nicely in the meantime.
I fear that if we wait until Bush wins the election
it will be too late. I still have a high enough net worth that I
can move there with a 'score' of 25. Those who wish to come with me
'score' 75 or higher at this point, but the scoring system
must get tougher if millions of Americans with no hope
of getting health insurance or retiring before the age of 80
suddenly converge on our lovely neighbor to the north.

Actually, these problems of health insurance and social security
may already be broken beyond repair -
the Repukes ain't gonna let up just because Bush loses
and the Dems consistently fail to show enough spine to
stand up to the merciless onslaught.
I fear the game may already be lost.

[Midwest_Doc]

10. Banf

The Canadian Rockies are breathtaking. The most beautful spot in North America.

[DEM FAN]

11. Vancouver For Me.

:-)

[HEyHEY]

17. Good choice, it's so damned gorgeuos here!

[Rooktoven]

14. Ottawa or Montreal

Quebec sucks for IT though

[Saudade]

20. Question

What are the legal requirements for moving to Canada?

Do I need a job there? Any obvious restrictions?

[HEyHEY]

21. I don't know

But a lot of people are talking about some test.

Also, no criminal record I believe.

[newyawker99]

72. Congrats Rooktoven!! 300 posts

:toast:

[Flying_Pig]

22. The Sunshine Coast of B.C. ....

Weather's great, the economy is good. Lot's of tourism, and close enough to Vancouver to do some commuting if need be. The beaches and mountains are sublime, and Whistler is a stone's throw away. Nice spot. Then, there's also southern B.C. in the Okanogan Valley. They grow great grapes there now (Canada's Napa Valley), and the country is beautiful, though a little cold in the winter. It's known as Canada's fruit basket too. Any place where pears, apples, and grapes can grow, is a good place for humans to live.

There's a few ideas for you. Also, B.C. is probably the most liberal of all their provinces.

[HEyHEY]

28. The Okanagan

Is awsome....and is actually the Northernly end of the Mahabi (*SP) dessert

[ironflange]

38. Hmmm

If you think Calgary is full of wannabe freepers, wait'll you see Kelowna.

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41. hahahaha

Yeah, but they are just dumb and violent there...not political!

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32. Thanks, I didn't know any of that

[TrogL]

23. Edmonton

was just recently the (second?) best city for business in Canada.

Calgary's filled with freeper-wannabes.

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25. AMEN!

I would much rather live in Edmonton than Calgary.

[ironflange]

36. Ahem. . .

Why on earth would you want to live in Edmonton?

[HEyHEY]

44. Well, I have lots of friends there

Plus I just can't get past the Calgary thing!

I grew up eating hatred for the Flames and Stampeders..It'd be soo hard!

[ironflange]

47. OK, friends there...

I don't understand your hatred of Calgary, I have nothing against Vancouver. Except we're not going to get Olympic development money here anymore, and the speedskating oval needs a lot of repairs. :(

[HEyHEY]

55. Just growing up here

As I said, the sports rivalry...maybe it's a younger Canadian thing. But everyone I know here loves to knocked Calgary, and I hear it's vice versa there. Oh well, a little rivalry never hurt anyone!

[TrogL]

59. Cultural events

Excellent concert hall, Fringe Theatre, arts district

[Red_Storm]

30. Would you consider Edmonton...............

a liberal city ?

[ironflange]

40. More liberal than Calgary

but not by much. Strangely, Calgary has a tradition of electing Liberals as mayors, at least the last five have been such. Even Ralph, he was a lib when elected. I think Edmonton's current mayor is pretty right-wing.

[TrogL]

57. liberal and Liberal

Edmonton has a large, vibrant gay and arts community.

Edmonton is the only place in Alberta to elect Liberal Party members to Parliament.

Edmonton has an openly gay member of city council.

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34. That looks good as well

I am going on a road-trip to look at these cities up close.
I want to avoid the Great American Evacuation.

[ironflange]

42. Make sure you hit Calgary at Stampede time

What a hoot!

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46. What is Stampede time?

A hoot is a good thing

[HEyHEY]

48. The Calgary Stampede

Huge rodeo big party and all that

[ironflange]

49. Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth!

http://www.calgarystampede.com/stampede/

Not much work gets done in town for those ten days. Also, not recommended for PETA members and sympathisers.

YEEEHAAAAAAAAWWWWW!!!!!

(edit: forgot the YEEEHAAAAAAAAWWWWW!!!!!)

[bif]

31. Montreal

What a great city.

[HEyHEY]

45. oui j'aime Montreal

When I was just 18 I went there alone.... man 18 and in Montreal yoowwwzaaa!

[ironflange]

50. Actually, Victoria's my first choice

Went to school there 25 yrs ago. We plan to retire there, if I live that long :)

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51. How is the economy? How is the cost of living?

Is there a ferry between there and the US?

Looks like a lovely place from the photos on the Internet.

[ironflange]

53. Haven't lived there since

I think the economy is kinda down, but it's always been a government/retiree town. Been a lot of gov. cutbacks lately.

Ferries: you can ride to Port Angeles or Seattle, or up to Tsawwassen and down across the border.

You're right, it is a beautiful place.

[TrogL]

61. Better grab a property quick

prices are skyrocketing

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52. I thought someone would love Toronto or Windsor

Looks like no one loves them. They are sad and all alone.

[HEyHEY]

56. Well...it's Toronto

Windsor? WHile it is right next to Detroit and I'm sure many AMericans recongnize it for that, it's really just a small city here.

[bif]

60. Winsor isn't bad

But it is a pretty small town. And it is home to the "Windsor Ballet."

[SmileyBoy]

63. I'm moving to Winnipeg as soon as I get my degree.

I'm gonna get my masters at the U of Manitoba.

[HEyHEY]

64. You go a real hardon for WInnepeg

How come?

Explain why you like it.

[SmileyBoy]

69. It's a nice city, and I used to spend a lot of time there...

Read my post in your other thread. I've got a lot of great memories of the Peg.

[alwynsw]

65. Nowhere in Canada

Please...don't make me go to Canada, Mommy.

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66. Yeha it's just too much fun up here

With all that freedom of speech and what not

[mlawson]

67. Only if they get a colony in the tropics!

But me endure winter in Canada??? I can't even stand it in NC!!!

[HEyHEY]

68. We're working on it!

I wish we'd get one pronto. THose Islands by Turkey wanted in!

[greendog]

71. Inuvik, NWT

Northern Lights in the winter. 24 hour sunlight in the summer. Grizzly bears, caribou, and moose in the back yard. Bustling metropolis of 3500 friendly people.

I visited Inuvik summer before last- 86 degrees in July but the locals ALL told me they prefered the "cooler" months.

[newyawker99]

73. Congrats greendog!! 200 posts

:toast:

[DinahMoeHum]

74. Among those 4 choices, I say pick 'em. . .

Toronto and Vancouver are cosmopolitan cities with lots of diversity.

Windsor is near Detroit/US border.

Victoria is close to Vancouver.

Plus, all these places are on good-sized bodies of water - essential for this sailor/boater.


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