windsor and london -commutable from TO??
Feb 22nd 2006 | 7:48 am
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Re: windsor and london -commutable from TO??
Originally Posted by Paul-F
Hi Rachel,
I can suggest 1 of the 3 main University towns within the same region of Ontario:
1. Waterloo
2. Guelph
3. Kitchener
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I can suggest 1 of the 3 main University towns within the same region of Ontario:
1. Waterloo
2. Guelph
3. Kitchener
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Depending on the subject they are interested in, and the budget for student fees there may well be better options than the Waterloo, Guelph Kitchener area, there is more to Uni in Ontario than that little corridor
Any university in Ontario is in practice within reach of life in a semi rural area. It will cost more in the Toronto area if you chose that option, and contrary to rumour, there is life outside of Toronto. In fact, most people in canada do not (yet) live in or need to visit toronto, and do just fine without it.
Theres nothing wrong with the K-W area, but its by no means the only place to consider. Ottawa has great universities for example, is the capital city with all the usual perks that go with that (for example, its often a stop for touring bands, and has good theater and arts), Kingston has its appeal, and then there are all the other places outside of Ontario that could be an option too.
If it were me I would be more interested in the academic reputation and career prospects of a particular school for my subject of interest, not just its geographic proximity to HogTown. A Degree in History from Waterloo is about as much use as a Science degree from Trent, (theres another option for close to Toronto, easy to reach from the country for you)
Last edited by iaink; Feb 22nd 2006 at 8:01 am.
Feb 22nd 2006 | 7:49 am
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Re: windsor and london -commutable from TO??
Originally Posted by Paul-F
Hi Rachel,
I can suggest 1 of the 3 main University towns within the same region of Ontario:
1. Waterloo
2. Guelph
3. Kitchener
(perhaps in that order) Have a peek online for info on all 3.
Each of these locations offers reasonable proximity to Toronto (approx. 1.5 hrs) for spontaneous shopping trips, music concerts and general social-tours for the University folk in your home.
And all 3 of the above locations also offer proximity to very nice rural areas.
1. Waterloo has St. Jacobs and St. Mary's... Mennonite country with St.Jacobs being a bit more a touristy area with shops and baking and woodwork etc. - than is St. Mary's.
2. Guelph has a gorgeous area just southwest of there called Rockwood. Beautiful rustic area that is prized for it's 'tucked-away' charm. Also, Guelph is the smallest community of the 3.
3. Kitchener has similar proximity to Mennonite country as Waterloo (because the 2 cities actually share a border), however Kitchener also has a world famous Farmer's Market and has a great a number of small towns and villiages on its edge that would strike a nice balance between urban and rural).
You can explore the University options in each of these locations quite easily by surfing for the information '[city name] university' in a Search Engine. All 3 have well-developed services and support for your 2 teenagers and their education needs.
And all 3 also have many things for the rest of you to discover and enjoy.
Hope that helps to at least get you started.
Cheers,
Paul-F
I can suggest 1 of the 3 main University towns within the same region of Ontario:
1. Waterloo
2. Guelph
3. Kitchener
(perhaps in that order) Have a peek online for info on all 3.
Each of these locations offers reasonable proximity to Toronto (approx. 1.5 hrs) for spontaneous shopping trips, music concerts and general social-tours for the University folk in your home.
And all 3 of the above locations also offer proximity to very nice rural areas.
1. Waterloo has St. Jacobs and St. Mary's... Mennonite country with St.Jacobs being a bit more a touristy area with shops and baking and woodwork etc. - than is St. Mary's.
2. Guelph has a gorgeous area just southwest of there called Rockwood. Beautiful rustic area that is prized for it's 'tucked-away' charm. Also, Guelph is the smallest community of the 3.
3. Kitchener has similar proximity to Mennonite country as Waterloo (because the 2 cities actually share a border), however Kitchener also has a world famous Farmer's Market and has a great a number of small towns and villiages on its edge that would strike a nice balance between urban and rural).
You can explore the University options in each of these locations quite easily by surfing for the information '[city name] university' in a Search Engine. All 3 have well-developed services and support for your 2 teenagers and their education needs.
And all 3 also have many things for the rest of you to discover and enjoy.
Hope that helps to at least get you started.
Cheers,
Paul-F
Thanks Paul,
We are going to Toronto in 2 weeks, so will check out the areas you have suggested. Hubby went to Guelph about 15 years ago - can't remember much about it though! Typical!
Rachel
Feb 22nd 2006 | 7:50 am
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Re: windsor and london -commutable from TO??
Kitchener is nicely German though, we went skating there just before Christmas and got happily gluhveined.
Feb 22nd 2006 | 8:01 am
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Re: windsor and london -commutable from TO??
Originally Posted by Rachelmark
Thanks Paul,
We are going to Toronto in 2 weeks, so will check out the areas you have suggested. Hubby went to Guelph about 15 years ago - can't remember much about it though! Typical!
Rachel
We are going to Toronto in 2 weeks, so will check out the areas you have suggested. Hubby went to Guelph about 15 years ago - can't remember much about it though! Typical!
Rachel
And watch out for the horse and black buggies in St. Jacobs. The Mennonites use them throughout the region in abundance. The local stores and shops even retain hitching posts to allow for their patronage. This is an area of the province that will leave an impression on you to be certain.
Quick Fact: The most traditional of Mennonites use the horse and black carriage as their only means of transportation. And to this day, the wives are required to sit on the busy road-side of the carriage, while the man sits on the safer side of the carriage closest to the shoulder of the road. Why? Well, apparently it started because Mennonites felt that the wife was more expendable than the 'Man of the Farm' and therefore she bears the higher risk in the whole thing.
(I will leave commenting on this tidbit to others...lol.)
Best of luck with your trip to Ontario.
Feb 22nd 2006 | 8:11 am
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Re: windsor and london -commutable from TO??
Clip clop clip clop clip clop bang clip clop clip clop......
Mennonite drive-by shooting.
Mennonite drive-by shooting.
Feb 22nd 2006 | 3:11 pm
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Re: windsor and london -commutable from TO??
Hey guys, I have had quite a chuckle reading the posts on this thread. First, I couldn't imagine anyone commuting from London to Toronto. You could of course, if you left the night before. To get from London to the University of Toronto, or Ryerson, downtown campuses, you would have to allow up to 5 hours door to door from London if you travelled in the morning. Once you hit the 401 and Guelph Line, your speed would start to slow and then come to a stop at Erin Mills Parkway. You would then want to pull over and switch to your bicycle. The University of Toronto and Ryerson are wakable from union station, though you could take the subway. Add two hours for commute from Windsor by car.
Windsor has a law school at the university there. You could also try Ottawa U, and Queens. I can't remember if McMaster has a law school or not. However, from Vancouver, why not switch to U. Vic. as they have a law school. A much shorter move and the weather would be better.
Good luck
Windsor has a law school at the university there. You could also try Ottawa U, and Queens. I can't remember if McMaster has a law school or not. However, from Vancouver, why not switch to U. Vic. as they have a law school. A much shorter move and the weather would be better.
Good luck
Feb 22nd 2006 | 11:11 pm
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Re: windsor and london -commutable from TO??
Originally Posted by CWEMM02
Hey guys, I have had quite a chuckle reading the posts on this thread. First, I couldn't imagine anyone commuting from London to Toronto.
