So, what if my husband gets transferred to Toronto Canada?

[Ilsa]

We live in south Texas right now. Almost an armpit. What do you guys think of Toronto?

[HEyHEY]

1. As a Vancouverite I hate it!

But truthfully it's a hell of good town.

[PDittie]

2. Take a sweater

[demnan]

3. Compared to Texas?

Jump at the chance to go - buy some cute sweaters.

[Screaming Lord Byron]

4. Just tell all the Torontonians you meet this -

'Why, yes, this is a world class city, and I'm sure this is the year for the Leafs. Definitely'.

And you'll be fine.

Alternatively, just live in Montreal and commute. It's only three hours each way. :evilgrin:

[LosinIt]

7. Oh, come on, Toronto and Montreal are much further than 3hours

It's gotta be.

[truthspeaker]

5. Great city, but housing is super expensive

Public transportation kicks ass, city is clean and mostly safe, people are mostly friendly.

Some family friends moved there recently and spent $400,000 (US) for a tiny little house. Not as expensive as New York or San Francisco; probably on a par with Chicago or Seattle as far as housing costs.

[yvr girl]

6. Cheaper than Vancouver

but then BC stands for Bring Cash.

As a Vancouverite, it is almost law that I have to hate Toronto, but in truth, I hear it is a good place. Very cosmopolitan.

[HEyHEY]

10. Damn straight! Us Vancouverites gotta stick tight!

As you saw in my first anti-T.O. post in this sick thread looking to praise that garbage dump

[Village Idiot]

12. T.O isn't too bad...

it is 6.5 to 7 hours away from Montreal, however...and if you avoid the "Mega-City" proper, there are some good deals to be had on houses in Richmond Hill and Aurora...plus, it is close to the Muskokas and Georgian Bay...it has a nice climate, but I did not find the people to be too friendly when I lived there....just don't mention that you are American...;^(>

[KT2000]

8. Are you kidding??

Go for it!

I am trying to think of a way I could become a resident of Canada. I am jealous!

[mac56]

9. There's a place to stand

And a place to roam
They call that land
Ontario
There's a place to stand and a place to roam
Ontari-ari-ar-i-oooooooo!

[barb162]

11. I like visiting Toronto

and just think, you won't have to deal with that horrible heat anymore.

[truthspeaker]

15. Southern Ontario has hot summers. Not as hot as Texas or course

But it's not the Arctic Circle either. Toronto is farther south than Minneapolis, and doesn't get nearly as cold.

[Dookus]

13. I love Toronto

great city, great people. and in the winter, you can live underground - the whole downtown is connected by tunnels with every amenity you need.

[mrboba1]

14. US citizen?

Don't forget the absentee ballot...

PLEASE!

[miss_kitty]

16. well you'll be living in a country that is more cool than the US

and i hear they have the internet up there too. so you'll still be able to visit DU when it's your block's turn for electricity...;-)

[saracat]

17. Fabulous City!

My Favorite. I am jealous.Warning, many gorgeous people. Everyone has great clothes, wonderful haircuts and gets facials as a matter of course. I didn't see any slovenly people. It always made me feel self concious. I felt as though I lived in super model kingdom.They have great restuarants and are very cosmopoliton.And you can by wonderful clothes at thrift shops.A Lot are from television shows and model shoots! Have a great time.

[LisaM]

18. Hockey and healthcare....

and you are close (fairly close) to Stratford, Ontario, where you can see the best Shakespeare in North America.

Plus, the Great Lakes!

[ceile]

19. Lucky! I'd give my left arm to get out of TX!