Hi,
We are (myself, husband and one yr old son) moving in toronto in november. I am looking for a good rental community in or around toronto with significant indian population. It would be very helpful if any of you can give information on such community.
Thanks in advance.
B
Location: Brampton, ON - Canada
Posted on: 29-10-06 10:11:45
HI THERE,
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A GUJARATI COMMUNITY THEN YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT MOVING TO SCARBOROUGH AT KENNEDY / 401 AREA OR MARKHAM / LAWRENCE AREA IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR PUNJABI COMMUNITY THEN YOU SHOULD MOVE TO MALTON IN MISSISSAUGA. I AM GUJARATI AND I LIVE IN KENNEDY / 401 AREA IT IS BEAUTIFUL AREA VERY ACCESSIBLE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, ALL THE MAJOR STORES IN THE AREA PLUS JUST ONE BUS TO KENNEDY SUBWAY IT IS GREAT I LOVE IT IF U NEED MORE INFO DONT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME.
PARAG
Hi B & Parag,
We are from Lucknow & settled in Malton (Bordering Toronto & Brampton) Mississauga since 2002 as we find it very convenient and very well connected to Toronto,Mississauga & Brampton and Highways.So even if you don't have car you can easily go to work.
Right now we have a Walkin basement for rent which we will only give to small Indian Family (We are also a very small family : Me, my wife & little daughter).
Yeterday I have advertised this in Canadian Desi also (please see Wak-in-basement),if you are interested please call me @ 905-672-8281.
Thanks,
Regards,
Sanjiv
Just wondering, does it make any difference if any Indian family or community living near by or not?
I lived in few places in US where only 1-2 Indian families in whole city and we enjoyed most in those small town. Good and bad people are everywhere and every community. A small Indian shop was 30 mins drive and we need to go once in two weeks there.
Location: God's own country
Posted on: 30-10-06 14:29:35
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Originally posted by rahul_singh23
Just wondering, does it make any difference if any Indian family or community living near by or not?
Rahul,
It does matter esp. in tight ecconomies such as Canada. Having Desi people nearby lets you share your culture and is a source for making friends with people of similar mindset. It also allows to to celebrate festivals (Diwali) and get some help (recipies, gen. help) and is also a source for sharing your desi views (movies, savings, Trips fo India).
I would be very depressed if i was not able to find some Desi friends. I am a part of a Desi Religious group and we meet once a fortnight for Potluck and Prayer meeting. I have not been able to mingle with any Desi's b'cos our frequencies does not match.
But as with anyone, There are bad egg's in desi's too and you need to be careful.
My brother lives in a place in USA where there are limited Desi's. But i bet that he can live without the company of Desi's b'cos he has a good job and a good income. If you are in a bad job and you donot have the company of Desi's, then you will feel lonely and depressed.
TK A
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Boss ,
let me add my bit .. even if you have a good job and a good sal but little or no company life will be miserable ...... cultural synonymity is so essential.... imagine no Diwali and all Halloween arround 
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Fido.
Festival makes difference otherwise friends, company, hanging out groups can be any family/friends does not matter which sync with you and your family.
But for festival you can drive near by cities for one day and get the feeling.
I think it's personality type of thing and depends upon person to person.Sometime business and job need that type of networking. I like to have company,friends if we both are feeling comfortable and easy to go together.
Only thing I hate dinner on every weekend on each other home. If nothing to do so go to other person home and have dinner/lunch on weekend. It's better to meet at some nice restaurant, have some good drink/wine with food and good chat.
