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     Speaker Yavvanam Kaatesina Bewarse Username: Speaker Post Number: 5324 Registered: 04-2017 Posted From: 192.197.178.2 Rating: N/A |
https://dailyhive.com/toronto/weather-compares-in-canada-infographic Transit - Both Calgary and Toronto boast light rail transit. Toronto’s light rail transit system goes right to the airport, (a mark of a world class city in my mind), while Calgary’s does not yet. Toronto’s transit is superior. Commute Times - Toronto, being much larger than Calgary boasts more challenging commutes than Calgary. It is fairly easy to get around Calgary, even during rush hour (compared to Toronto). Arts and Culture - Toronto wins hands down for having more arts and culture than Calgary. From the Royal Ontario Museum to their diverse music scene, there is just much more going on in Toronto. Cost of Living - Cost of buying a home in Toronto is astronomical. While homes are also expensive in Calgary, they are relatively much more affordable than in Toronto where even an old home can often cost more than $1 million dollars. Some argue that owning a home in Toronto is out of the question for many younger Canadians. Economy - Toronto has a diverse economy, while Calgary’s economy is mostly driven by oil and gas companies. Climate - Toronto has a warmer climate than Calgary since it is located on Lake Ontario, however Calgary often has mild winters and is just 1–2 hours drive away from world class powder skiing in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Recreation - Calgary is much closer to many wilderness recreation areas than is Toronto. Taxes - Calgary (Alberta) has no provincial sales tax, compared to Toronto (Ontario) which does. *********************************************** They are very different cities. I think anyone that loves one city would dislike living in the other. I personally prefer Toronto. Toronto is a very walkable city… at least the downtown area. You have lots of very different neighbourhoods you can explore each with their own little vibe. Chinatown, Little Portugal, Little India, Queen St West etc. As you can tell from the neighbourhood names it’s also a very multicultural city… and more importantly the cultures mix. You would have to go out of your way to not make friends from all different cultures if you live here. In the summer, Toronto is busting at the seams with different free and paid events. Salsa on St Clair, the Beaches Jazz Festival, Taste of the Danforth, Honda Indy, etc. There is something for everyone. On the other hand, Toronto is an expensive city to live in. Both buying and renting a house here will cover a large portion of your budget. If you have to live in the suburbs because of the cost, it becomes a bit different as you will spend at least 1h commuting each way. From an economy perspective, Toronto is doing very well and has been for decades. Most large corporations have offices here and there are lots of startups. About 20% of the population of Canada lives within the Greater Toronto Area and it generates roughly the same proportion of the Canadian GDP. Jobs are generally well paid compared to the rest of Canada, especially in the professional fields. Calgary is much smaller than Toronto. It has a small town feel to it. As soon as you leave the city centre it’s all spread out houses. It’s also very car friendly… none of the traffic jams you’d see in Toronto. In terms of things to do in Calgary I may not be the best person to ask but from what I’ve seen so far it looks like your options are bars and the mountains… and the mountains are quite beautiful. If you love the outdoors, Calgary should win hands down. The Calgary economy goes up and down with oil prices. There were years where it was more expensive to live in Calgary than Toronto, but those years have passed as have the $120/barrel of oil prices. House prices and rent prices have crashed as well. If you bought a house during the boom it would probably be worth between 50–75% of the purchase price. The job market follows the same trend as well. Naa Maata, Nene Vinanu |