Suzey

I've applied to immigrate to Toronto - anyone got any experiences to share?

Suze

Pulaski

I went there once as a visitor, I stayed three weeks. It looks like it might be a nice place to live, but it is a miserable place to visit.

I can't think of any other city with a waterfront anywhere in the world that has done as much as Toronto has to split the city from the waterfront. There is an interstate, a railroad, and a bunch of derelict buildings between "downtown" and the lake, and then there are two ugly dock complexes actually on the lake front.

Suzey

You could be right there... it was shabbier than I remembered when I visited last year (I was there in 1989 previously).

I do like Ottawa though.

Suze

Gezza

I have heard it is a perpetual building site, but it has some nice areas where you will find all you need for nice living & recreation.

Have you thought Vancouver or Calgary:

Van - breathtaking scenery and warmer winter
Cal - plenty of "depression beating" sunshine all year round and squeek cleen neighbourhoods, winters bright and snowy.

MikeUK

Toronto….

Well we live on the outside in Brampton… depends where your work is..
The social life downtown is 2nd only to Vancouver in Canada.. The facilities are great the shopping fantastic… and lots going on… Ottawa a day away by car…
You won’t be disappointed

Suzey

I hadn't considered them, but only because my family/friends are mostly in Ontario. I wouldn't rule out a move there after I've lived in Canada for a few years though!

cheers

Suze

Suzey

To be honest, I'm not too impressed by the shopping in Canada. Clothes- and food-wise there is certainly a lot less choice in Canada than there is in the UK (in terms of my own preferences).

I intend to live downtown and then find a job.

Suze