Vancouver or Toronto
Discussion
If you were going to spend a couple of years in one of these cities which one would you go for?
There's a buzz about Vancouver from people who've been there but the rain puts me off. It's also a fair old trek.
Toronto is closer and obviously gets significantly colder winters.
I think access to either the West or East coast US would suit me fine so that's not a big consideration.
I am going to have to visit both before making a decision, but I'm interested to hear thoughts from people who have spent time in either or both.
There's a buzz about Vancouver from people who've been there but the rain puts me off. It's also a fair old trek.
Toronto is closer and obviously gets significantly colder winters.
I think access to either the West or East coast US would suit me fine so that's not a big consideration.
I am going to have to visit both before making a decision, but I'm interested to hear thoughts from people who have spent time in either or both.
Appreciate the input so far; thanks for taking the time.
The rain in Vancouver seriously puts me off. I lived in west Wales for a few years so I know weeks on weeks of rain isn't really my bag!
Good to hear some positives about Toronto as so far the commentary had been very much pro Vancouver.
Lots to consider.
The rain in Vancouver seriously puts me off. I lived in west Wales for a few years so I know weeks on weeks of rain isn't really my bag!
Good to hear some positives about Toronto as so far the commentary had been very much pro Vancouver.
Lots to consider.
Had a fantastic week in Toronto. I liked it far more than I expected. Had a really nice feel to it, even in the winter, and overall it seemed like a good balance.
My slight reservation is the lack of easily accessible 'nature' (for want of a better word). I don't do loads of camping but I do try and get out pretty regularly for a night in the hammock or what ever. Vancouver obviously provides much quicker access to this kind of thing.
Thanks for all the recommendations of Toronto, without them here and from others I think I would have just gone to Vancouver. Now I think I will give Toronto a shot in the summer and see how I get on.
My slight reservation is the lack of easily accessible 'nature' (for want of a better word). I don't do loads of camping but I do try and get out pretty regularly for a night in the hammock or what ever. Vancouver obviously provides much quicker access to this kind of thing.
Thanks for all the recommendations of Toronto, without them here and from others I think I would have just gone to Vancouver. Now I think I will give Toronto a shot in the summer and see how I get on.
Shnozz said:
Glad you enjoyed it. Big fan of Toronto, especially in summer and you have had a good one this year.
Nearly popped over for a weekend about a month ago to catch up with some mates and the flight price was remarkably cheap (even compared to usual) with only 10 days or so before it was due to go. That's something you wouldn't have with Vancouver and nor the 7 hours easy jaunt back and forward.
The summer was superb here. Really good fun.Nearly popped over for a weekend about a month ago to catch up with some mates and the flight price was remarkably cheap (even compared to usual) with only 10 days or so before it was due to go. That's something you wouldn't have with Vancouver and nor the 7 hours easy jaunt back and forward.
I went home for a couple of weeks to work in November. Like you say a pretty easy trip and not expensive. I'm debating Christmas and even that isn't too expensive - about $1200 direct at the moment.
I expect I will apply for PR.
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