Moving to Toronto
#137
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Re: Moving to Toronto
I've also seen more Ontario-plated cars pulled over than Quebec ones whenever I've gone to Montreal.
#138
Re: Moving to Toronto
Just wondering
How is the temperature these days in Toronto.
I saw it said -12 but feels like -20. Just wondering how do you guys cope especially doing the weekly grocery shopping ?
Do they have internet delivery shopping over there ?
You see, when it was raining loads one saturday in London a few weeks ago, I just didn't bother going out out of the house
How is the temperature these days in Toronto.
I saw it said -12 but feels like -20. Just wondering how do you guys cope especially doing the weekly grocery shopping ?
Do they have internet delivery shopping over there ?
You see, when it was raining loads one saturday in London a few weeks ago, I just didn't bother going out out of the house
#139
Re: Moving to Toronto
Just wondering
How is the temperature these days in Toronto.
I saw it said -12 but feels like -20. Just wondering how do you guys cope especially doing the weekly grocery shopping ?
Do they have internet delivery shopping over there ?
You see, when it was raining loads one saturday in London a few weeks ago, I just didn't bother going out out of the house
How is the temperature these days in Toronto.
I saw it said -12 but feels like -20. Just wondering how do you guys cope especially doing the weekly grocery shopping ?
Do they have internet delivery shopping over there ?
You see, when it was raining loads one saturday in London a few weeks ago, I just didn't bother going out out of the house
Not sure about internet shopping from Canadian supermarkets so someone else will answer that?
When I was there I used to just wrap up warm and head out. There was a small mall at Yonge and Eglinton which was very comfortable to shop in during the winter, and if it wasn't adequate it was connected to the subway so you could jump on the train and head to the Eaton Centre which was also connected to the Subway. You could have a good day of shopping with out going outside. Most things in Canada are cleverly thought out to help people cope with the winter.
I had some Canadian work freinds take me to Coast Mountain Sports store at the start of winter and help me pick out a good quality ski jacket that pretty much solved the problem of getting me through the winter. Sadly the jacket was stolen in a youth hostel when I was in Bulgaria last year. I was gutted=(
By the way Yonge and Eglinton has the best smelling subway station in the world too!!!!
Last edited by JamesM; Dec 20th 2008 at 11:09 am.
#140
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Re: Moving to Toronto
Just wondering
How is the temperature these days in Toronto.
I saw it said -12 but feels like -20. Just wondering how do you guys cope especially doing the weekly grocery shopping ?
Do they have internet delivery shopping over there ?
You see, when it was raining loads one saturday in London a few weeks ago, I just didn't bother going out out of the house
How is the temperature these days in Toronto.
I saw it said -12 but feels like -20. Just wondering how do you guys cope especially doing the weekly grocery shopping ?
Do they have internet delivery shopping over there ?
You see, when it was raining loads one saturday in London a few weeks ago, I just didn't bother going out out of the house
#141
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Re: Moving to Toronto
Just wondering
How is the temperature these days in Toronto.
I saw it said -12 but feels like -20. Just wondering how do you guys cope especially doing the weekly grocery shopping ?
Do they have internet delivery shopping over there ?
You see, when it was raining loads one saturday in London a few weeks ago, I just didn't bother going out out of the house
How is the temperature these days in Toronto.
I saw it said -12 but feels like -20. Just wondering how do you guys cope especially doing the weekly grocery shopping ?
Do they have internet delivery shopping over there ?
You see, when it was raining loads one saturday in London a few weeks ago, I just didn't bother going out out of the house
#142
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Re: Moving to Toronto
Sorry, slightly off topic, but maybe someone is interested? Hmmm...maybe...? Did I hear someone say yes......?
Last edited by johnh009; Dec 21st 2008 at 2:36 am.
#143
Re: Moving to Toronto
Hi Guys,
Many thanks for your input. I am seriously reconsidering whether I should move or not. Maybe I should make a trip in the winter season to get rid of this fear I have about Cold winters in Canada.
I did see alot of walkways interconnected through buildings in Toronto when I was there last May, I thought they were shortcuts or something !
P.S Do any of you get rhematism or arthritis in the winter ?
James
That saturday was absolutely horrid !!
Many thanks for your input. I am seriously reconsidering whether I should move or not. Maybe I should make a trip in the winter season to get rid of this fear I have about Cold winters in Canada.
I did see alot of walkways interconnected through buildings in Toronto when I was there last May, I thought they were shortcuts or something !
P.S Do any of you get rhematism or arthritis in the winter ?
James
That saturday was absolutely horrid !!
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Re: Moving to Toronto
Hi Guys,
Many thanks for your input. I am seriously reconsidering whether I should move or not. Maybe I should make a trip in the winter season to get rid of this fear I have about Cold winters in Canada.
I did see alot of walkways interconnected through buildings in Toronto when I was there last May, I thought they were shortcuts or something !
P.S Do any of you get rhematism or arthritis in the winter ?
James
That saturday was absolutely horrid !!
Many thanks for your input. I am seriously reconsidering whether I should move or not. Maybe I should make a trip in the winter season to get rid of this fear I have about Cold winters in Canada.
I did see alot of walkways interconnected through buildings in Toronto when I was there last May, I thought they were shortcuts or something !
P.S Do any of you get rhematism or arthritis in the winter ?
James
That saturday was absolutely horrid !!
#145
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Re: Moving to Toronto
I like the cold. It's fun to play winter dress ups with the coats and hats and what not, and it really makes you appreciate the warmer months.
It's only when it starts getting below -20 that it becomes a problem. Anything else is totally manageable.
It's only when it starts getting below -20 that it becomes a problem. Anything else is totally manageable.
#146
Re: Moving to Toronto
I lived in Toronto for a year - about 8 years ago, and I have to say I only have happy memories of the winter!
I remember walking to work - 30 mins - in -10 degrees, bright sunshine, and the biggest smile on my face, it was stunning!
Also walks in the park with crispy frozen piles of leaves, children playing. The weather is what you make of it I say......enjoy!
I can't wait to be back
I remember walking to work - 30 mins - in -10 degrees, bright sunshine, and the biggest smile on my face, it was stunning!
Also walks in the park with crispy frozen piles of leaves, children playing. The weather is what you make of it I say......enjoy!
I can't wait to be back
#147
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Re: Moving to Toronto
It's good only till the first snowfall. It seems that here they don't clear walkways in parks. Even many sidewalks along the major roads are not cleared, though the city Web site lists them as to be cleared in 36 hours. It sucks - the only fun would be sled or skiing, so those who don't really like it don't have anything at all.
#148
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Re: Moving to Toronto
Hello
I have been living in Canada for five years, but I do not feel settled in the area where I live at the moment. I have had a good time, I do not regret coming here, but after several years I have no attachment to the place where I live, although I feel attached to Canada and canadians; it's just that I have seen all there is to see where I am, and there isn't that much to see, actually.
I have made very good friends in Canada; in fact, I had many good friends at one stage (when we first arrived), but all the really good friends I made early on have since moved elsewhere (apart from two) and it does not seem to be possible anymore to make any new friends where I am.
I am considering moving to the GTA, which I would not have considered when I first came to Canada after living in London for several years !
I am a young-ish professional and I find that career moves where I live now are very restricted, not to say impossible; now, if I was in love with the place where I live and had deep roots I would be happy driving a bus or working in construction, but that is not the case. My concern is that if something happens to my current company, I will be either driving buses or selling phone attachments/calendars somewhere I do not particularly feel attached to.
I have a wife and young kids, which area would people recommend for easy access to downtown yet allowing for a medium sized yard and walks to a park with ducks and squirrels?
Cheers
I have been living in Canada for five years, but I do not feel settled in the area where I live at the moment. I have had a good time, I do not regret coming here, but after several years I have no attachment to the place where I live, although I feel attached to Canada and canadians; it's just that I have seen all there is to see where I am, and there isn't that much to see, actually.
I have made very good friends in Canada; in fact, I had many good friends at one stage (when we first arrived), but all the really good friends I made early on have since moved elsewhere (apart from two) and it does not seem to be possible anymore to make any new friends where I am.
I am considering moving to the GTA, which I would not have considered when I first came to Canada after living in London for several years !
I am a young-ish professional and I find that career moves where I live now are very restricted, not to say impossible; now, if I was in love with the place where I live and had deep roots I would be happy driving a bus or working in construction, but that is not the case. My concern is that if something happens to my current company, I will be either driving buses or selling phone attachments/calendars somewhere I do not particularly feel attached to.
I have a wife and young kids, which area would people recommend for easy access to downtown yet allowing for a medium sized yard and walks to a park with ducks and squirrels?
Cheers
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Wow, that was quick!
Do you live in GTA yourself?
Do you live in GTA yourself?