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Where is the best place to live in Canada?

Where is the best place to live in Canada for an aussie girl who is moving there for a year?

  • I'm from Perth. Australia and am wanting to come over to work for a year in Canada, but I'm not sure where to go. I am looking at possibly Vancouver or Toronto or Edmonton. I'm a graduate architect and have been working professionally now for a year and a half...and am interested in continuing my career or even pursuing a more graphic field. Its only for a year, and I want to be where its modern and happening... I know very little about Canada, and only been told its awesome so any information is GREAT! And what is the rent like in Canada in those three places? I hope theres a little help for me out there! THANKS!!

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    I live in Calgary, and let me tell you, not enough workers, the economy is hot, that I see jobs that use to pay 8 dollars an hour 2 years ago, now paying 14 dollars an hour to start. Plus we've got the Calgary Flames (Hockey), and the biggest Rodeo Exhibition event in all of Canada, The Calgary Stampede: The greatest outdoor show on earth. I've also visited Vancouver, really nice city, love the City Skyline, very beautiful at night. The harbour in some pictures resemble Sydney if you ask me. You could also try Toronto, entertainment and fashion capital of Canada. If you like cities that have a somewhat France feeling to it, I would say Montreal. Even though it's in a French speaking province, you don't have to actually no French to get by, most people there speak English to. And, they also have the biggest comedy festivals out of every cities in Canada. My personal Bets, Calgary, Vancouver or Montreal. Not Edmonton though, visited, and never find anything good. The only thing that they have that you might like if your a big shopper is West Edmonton Mall, the worlds biggest shopping and entertainment mall in the world. Trust me, it gets old after a few hours there, unless you really love shopping then their 800 plus stores will keep you busy for hours. Out of all those places, I think Calgary and Edmonton might be cheaper when it comes to rent, but it's also very hard to find a place because everybody is comming here for the jobs. Vacancy rate here in Calgary is less than 1 percent. Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal, are also more expensive. Average rent in Calgary and I think Edmonton to, are somewhere around 750 to about 1000 a month. Depends on what you're looking for and your budget.

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Toronto, of course, is Canada's center for business, the arts and where it is alleged that everything is happening. On the other hand, I think that you would find Vancouver more to your liking. It, also, is very vibrant, cosmopolitan and particularly eclectic &, perhaps, a bit less expensive. I suspect that you would find the quality of life and life style most enjoyable and fitting with your interests. The climate is much more moderate, although there are more drizzly days to put up with. The added bonus is the natural beauty of Britsh Columbia and the opportunities that you will have to spend time in the great outdoors. Consider Vancouver very carefully before making your hardfast decision. Good luck.

ElOsoBravo

Toronto is the place to be... we are the financial capital of the country... besides that, the nightlife in Toronto is awesome and the people here are very multicultural... it's a big city and you'll never get bored... you can pretty much find anything that you want...

Lauren Michelle

Because of your culture and traditon I would just say any of the English speaking parts. The French have not gotten over things like Trafalgar and Agincourt.

Put_ya_mitts_up

i did this a few years ago! i got the holiday working visa for a year and i worked on the snow fields at fernie.i also lived in vancouver for a while.its such a beautiful city.ive travelled a bit and to this day i still say that if i was to live anywhere other than australia, vancouver is one city i could move to and live and be extremly happy.its fun and friendly and really beautiful.it has a really awesome holiday feel to it and the vancouver islands and banff and everywhere else on the west coast is beautiful! the rent wasnt that bad.3 of us had a brand new apartment right on the very main road of vancouver over looking the city and we only paid about $75 a week each. im jealous! i hope you have the time of your life!!

J'sGirl

While all cities are great, I would actually consider anywhere in Alberta, it has Canada's fasting growing economy, cheapest gas, no sales tax and is growing and booming. Even the Tim Horton's Staff (Coffee Shops) are pulling in $14.00 an hour which is pretty darn good for an unskilled labour where on average in Canada between $6.50-$10.00 an hour as minimum wage. I am a Torontonian and love the multi cultural-ism here and in Vancouver but Alberta is where it is at right now!!!

Cherry_Blossom

Whatever you do - stay away from Toronto. First go to the Oak Bay Hotel, Oak Bay, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.This Hotel is in a Prime Ocean Front Location and plans to remodel. Get in with the entrepreneurs and they may hire you or send you on the right track. If you have any problems - send me an E-Mail,

fatsausage

Vancouver is great but it is hard to find a job. There are so many jobs in Toronto but competition is crazy May be Edmonton is the best, but first find the job and then move 1 bed room apt in Vancouver is around $700-$900

Me

I would goto Vancouver. I know people who have gone there and love it. Vancouver is also one of the warmest places in Canada and is a 20 minute drive to the U.S. Border.

hotteenick

I would like to say welcome when you come to canada and based on your education , i would recommend Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto , i would skip out on edmonton.

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