I don't think it proves any of those sayings, as it happens. Certainly not the last one, which is new to me (and don't try claiming you hit the wrong key; they are miles apart).

It does go to prove that people, myself included, will pay good money to be told the bleedin' obvious. Although I did rather enjoy discovering that the building opposite Canada's Parliament is a toilet paper factory.

I meant BOOK, I did hit the wrong key as it goes

Tip: don't type while wearing mittens. I know I make mistakes when typing but I usually manage to stay in roughly the right part of the keyboard.

joker

Sooooo Canadian! Dissed and still smiling. Gotta love it.

hey....smiling they say, increases your life span??? The OP has got us thinking about this area, and we are considering looking into it, to see if there are houses we can afford in these areas.

Dear all

Perhaps my question was not very clear. I am interested in finding out about pros and cons about settling in this area, say stuff like

1.- housing prices,
2.-schools,
3.- opportunities for jobs (and what types of jobs)
4.- how good to bring up young family

I agree landscape is rather flat, however, quite a bit of England isnt particurlarly hilly so it could be said it is similar to some of the English landscape. What is wrong with being close to Buffalo? The people I met were happy to have Buffalo nearby for some of their shopping...From what I saw it seemed to be a nice smaller place, but hey, I was only there as a tourist, and that's why I threw the question at those who know more about the area. Thanks again

Chipotle

Thank God somebody is sticking up for Hamilton! I live here now, and used to live in Southend, Essex. Believe me, living up on the west mountain/ancaster is paradise compared to that!

Maybe if people drove through it, rather than past it, they'd see what a lovely place Hamilton is. One ropey downtown area does not a city make.

Hello I was wondering how long you have been in Canada and if Hamilton was your first choice as a place to settle.

We are in North Essex -NOT Braintree but quite close and are looking at St Catherines. Do you know much about that place. We havent been yet but are hoping to this year.

We are due to get our medical requests before end of March this year.

Do you have kids?

PM me if you like. Thanks

Bsidebaby,

I guess you have read the reply from CWEMM (Michael) on the other thread, I have and he has been pretty honest about the area, schools, etc. If you have contacted him directly then I think he will help you answer any questions where possible.

We are certainly looking at Niagara Region, have considered others but keep coming back to it. House prices seem reasonable and varied depending on things like :

1- Older or Newer house
2- Specific area of course
3- Does it have land with it or is it squeezed by neighbours the same as in UK
4- Is it one to be done or upgraded in any way

If you haven't already try looking at www.mls.ca

maybe finallygot out has more flamboyant fingers than you do

There is a gorgeous little place called Sarnia in Ontatio,it is surrounded by lake Huron the beaches are lovely,the people are friendly,we call it the hidden jewell.

Take a look at

http://www.mls-niagara.com

There are some useful links under the Resource Centre.

Stoney Creek, Winona and Grimsby are well worth a look. The downside is a lack of public transport. However, house prices are reasonable, and there is less of the urban sprawl found in the GTA.

Not sure if this is a joke or not. Off the reserve Sarnia is heavily industrialised and the swimming water is famously toxic, on the reserve it's less industrialised and the drinking water is famously toxic.

hey my aunt and uncle live in crystal beach and they LOVE it from what i understand houses are very cheap and it's just a really lovely peaceful place to live. the down side is all that weather coming in off the two lakes the winters can get pretty ruff.