Recent business trip to Toronto blew me away. I have to say you guys truly enjoy living in a world class city. I’m from Vancouver and have called it home for a decade. This was my first time visiting Toronto. Two weeks ago I would have swore by Vancouver and that nothing compares to it. But Toronto was a welcome surprise. I’ll summarize in the following points:

1. Toronto is a true multicultural city. Unlike Vancouver, where the only prominent ethnic minorities are Chinese and Desis (that too mostly Sikhs/Punjabis), I was surprised to see so many other groups integrated so beautifully making it a very diverse society. South Asians, in particular, somehow seemed more educated and not trying “too hard” to look Canadian as some of our brothers/sisters in Vancouver do. Being desi, I felt I fit right in.
2. For a city of that size, Toronto is very clean. Those little forklifty vehicles with vacuum hoses could be seen cleaning everywhere in downtown area.
3. Where are the bums?? Do you send all of them to Vancouver or what? No panhandlers/prostitutes/druggies? Simply amazing. I’m sure there are areas like that, every city does, but it wasn’t so in your face like back in Vancouver.
4. Transportation and infrastructure is second to none. A plethora of choices when it comes to public transport. A highway running straight from Int’l airport to downtown core!
5. Nightlife is pretty happening in the downtown area, well, the pub scene is definitely way up there, and the best part; beer from around the world! Also, a restaurant at every corner, it’s all about choices in Toronto.
6. Freezing outside? How about taking a stroll in the underground city!

The only caveat here is I stayed in downtown during my visit. But I’m sure; the suburbs are no different than Vancouver. If anything, I’d imagine it’d be more diverse and accepting.

I couldn’t help but feeling Toronto was a huge city minus the problems that accompany a big city (cleanliness, crime, drugs etc. I mean look at American counterparts; New York, LA etc.). There were a lot of misconceptions in my mind about Toronto before I visited. But I stand corrected.

Thank you for your comments.
We are greatful for your honest feedback of our city.
Toronto is nice but being the largest city in Canada, it DOES NOT offer professional employment to so many point system immigrants who are drawn to Canada (except IT, Finance or people who being tons of money). That is a huge drawback.
Tell me, how can one enjoy this city being a labourer (and who was once earning tens of thousands of rupees in India or AED in the Gulf).
Peace

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Originally posted by tamilkuravan

Thank you for your comments.
We are greatful for your honest feedback of our city.
Toronto is nice but being the largest city in Canada, it DOES NOT offer professional employment to so many point system immigrants who are drawn to Canada (except IT, Finance or people who being tons of money). That is a huge drawback.
Tell me, how can one enjoy this city being a labourer (and who was once earning tens of thousands of rupees in India or AED in the Gulf).
Peace

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Originally posted by smilefortune

Recent business trip to Toronto blew me away. I have to say you guys truly enjoy living in a world class city. I’m from Vancouver and have called it home for a decade. This was my first time visiting Toronto. Two weeks ago I would have swore by Vancouver and that nothing compares to it. But Toronto was a welcome surprise. I’ll summarize in the following points:

1. Toronto is a true multicultural city. Unlike Vancouver, where the only prominent ethnic minorities are Chinese and Desis (that too mostly Sikhs/Punjabis), I was surprised to see so many other groups integrated so beautifully making it a very diverse society. South Asians, in particular, somehow seemed more educated and not trying “too hard” to look Canadian as some of our brothers/sisters in Vancouver do. Being desi, I felt I fit right in.
2. For a city of that size, Toronto is very clean. Those little forklifty vehicles with vacuum hoses could be seen cleaning everywhere in downtown area.
3. Where are the bums?? Do you send all of them to Vancouver or what? No panhandlers/prostitutes/druggies? Simply amazing. I’m sure there are areas like that, every city does, but it wasn’t so in your face like back in Vancouver.
4. Transportation and infrastructure is second to none. A plethora of choices when it comes to public transport. A highway running straight from Int’l airport to downtown core!
5. Nightlife is pretty happening in the downtown area, well, the pub scene is definitely way up there, and the best part; beer from around the world! Also, a restaurant at every corner, it’s all about choices in Toronto.
6. Freezing outside? How about taking a stroll in the underground city!

The only caveat here is I stayed in downtown during my visit. But I’m sure; the suburbs are no different than Vancouver. If anything, I’d imagine it’d be more diverse and accepting.

I couldn’t help but feeling Toronto was a huge city minus the problems that accompany a big city (cleanliness, crime, drugs etc. I mean look at American counterparts; New York, LA etc.). There were a lot of misconceptions in my mind about Toronto before I visited. But I stand corrected.

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Originally posted by smilefortune

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Originally posted by tamilkuravan

Thank you for your comments.
We are greatful for your honest feedback of our city.
Toronto is nice but being the largest city in Canada, it DOES NOT offer professional employment to so many point system immigrants who are drawn to Canada (except IT, Finance or people who being tons of money). That is a huge drawback.
Tell me, how can one enjoy this city being a labourer (and who was once earning tens of thousands of rupees in India or AED in the Gulf).
Peace

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I can truly relate to your plight. I swear, the taxi driver who took us around town might have been a Structural Engineer in his country of origin for all I know. But, one must not loose hope. The situation is even worse in Vancouver. I've known a lot of people who immigrated here but had to eventually move to TO because of lack of jobs in this city. I think TO still remains a lucrative market in term of jobs. Canada is world of contradictions when it come to jobs, specially,having "Canadian Experience" part. Anyhow, patience and rigorous networking is the key.

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According to me, Montreal is the most beautiful and friendliest city in Canada. I've been to Vancouver and Toronto and they're no way close to the beauty and grace that beholds Montreal. No wonder Montreal is rated as one of the happiest cities in the world. The only problem with Montreal is that one needs to know french to survive and the job market is extremely tight.

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Originally posted by GoldFinger

The only problem with Montreal is that one needs to know french to survive and the job market is extremely tight.

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