dbd33

I love Buffalo. When we need building supplies (which is like always) I choose Buffalo ahead of Detroit. The wings, the fabulous dog park, breakfast, the architecture, the shops. It's not Paris but for people living in Toronto (as I did when first I saw Buffalo) it certainly feels like Paris.

scrubbedexpat091

I flew into Buffalo once, airport was quaint. It was 11:30pm so didn't actually see what the city looked like. Seems convenient to Toronto though.

dbd33

It's a nice airport and usually a good choice if you're in Toronto and want to fly to somewhere in the US. It's nor so good for trips to Europe as it's not a hub so there will be at least one change. Flights to Buffalo late at night in winter have a nice camaraderie among the passengers, a lost souls feeling. I suppose that's why De Niro had to live there in Once Upon A Time in America.

scrubbedexpat091

When I moved to Ontario in 2012, I was flying San Diego to Buffalo via Atlanta. I had not gotten my PR card renewed and didn't want to risk flying directly into Canada so crossed via land.

Was also considerable cheaper, under $225 I think one way.

dbd33

I commuted to San Diego for a few weeks from Buffalo, I don't remember the routing but I rarely do. It would be absurd for me to boycott the US, it's where the money came from as well as being the source of the cars, pets, and so on, that consume that money.

scrubbedexpat091

Yeah, I can't boycott the US as I have too many ties to the US with family there still, and my job well my companies revenue for YVR is derived from US airlines, so if they see a decline in passengers, they might cut back service which could lead to me not having a job, or having hours reduced, so for selfish self preservation purposes, I can't support a US boycott.

A fair amount of people in Canada likely rely on US companies for their income in Canada, the 2 countries are tied together more then some will admit.

dbd33

Indeed.

sharkus

Har, har, frigging, hardy har!

The trip itself can be a pain, depending on exactly when you travel. Beyond that, I find it very pleasant in Buffalo, mainly due to the people, and the various things we do with the aforementioned people.

cxx

Whenever possible we buy in the US unless the price is cheaper in Canada, or we can't make a trip across the border. Maybe it's because we're in Atlantic Canada but we find there's so much more choice in the US.

scrubbedexpat091

Same in BC selection wise. US has way more variety. Go into most US chains in Canada then the same in US and we have the diet version....decent but not as good as the original.

carcajou

Great idea Bats. When do your boycotts of Italy, France and Austria start?

bats

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​​​​​Why what have they done that affects jobs in Canada?

dbd33

If it helps, I don't believe I have ever knowingly purchased an Austrian product.

BristolUK

Austrian smoked cheese? I've not seen it here but it may be at the St Lawrence Market.

Siouxie

Oh wow - never heard of this company before - cheese you can order online for delivery! They also have branches in Woodstock Ontario (and in Alberta, probably other places)
Save you going to the US for your cheese
https://springbankcheese.ca/catalog/index.php?manufacturers_id=7