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Ro · 19-07-2005, 11:30

So, I've pretty much decided I need to leave the States for awhile and I think I will begin with Canada, and more specifiacally, Toronto. More than likely, I will go up next month to scout around a secure a place to stay, so I am looking forward to that. Any other things a fine American fellow such as myself should be on the look out for when I cross the border? And advice is appreciated, of course...

Transmogrify · 19-07-2005, 12:57

Moose.

y498 · 19-07-2005, 15:08

Ditch fucking TO, too crowded and too much pollution, and way to many damn people. Not to mention stupid rent.

Come to Calgary, Alberta. Fucking sweet, mountains, clean air, booming economy. Seriously, people who can't find jobs here have serious issues.

(you'd be WAY better off :P) Just my two cents, plus westerners and easterners have a shitty feud about who is better (even though we are richer).

Good luck, Canada can be a fun place... just be prepaired to be chased by moose, elk, deer, and otehr furry four-leggers... (jk)

chips · 19-07-2005, 16:05

I'm going to reserve judgement on Calgary seeing as I've never been. Plus I don't want to offend anyone.

lets just say they all seem to like line dancing & Shania Twain and leave it at that.

Hey Toronto is not that crowded. In fact it's very UNcrowded compared to your average UK city. thats one of the first things that struck me when I came here.
plus I've found rent and general living expenses pretty cheap.

anyway, when you get over here walk down Queen St West . Tons of bars/shops/galleries on this street and it will give you a nice idea of what it's like here.
Terroni on Queen = nice pizza

the Harbourfront is worth a visit. also If you've got an afternoon spare take a boat over to the Toronto islands. only takes 15 mins.

Kensington Market is an interesting place. If you're in the area call in to the Embassy for a pint. The dog in there is very anti-social, but nice owners.

for places to live check out this link - http://www.boldts.net/Toronto.shtml
it lists all the neighbourhoods.

adras · 19-07-2005, 17:00

All we need, another american

gray · 19-07-2005, 17:15

I was planning on Toronto once, looks nice

Prole · 19-07-2005, 17:50

i've been to calgary and vancouver. both nice places yet both noticably different from one another.

chips · 19-07-2005, 18:07

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Originally Posted by Prole

i've been to calgary and vancouver. both nice places yet both noticably different from one another.

good work Sherlock.

hehe.
yeah vancouver is really nice. rains a lot over there though.

Prole · 20-07-2005, 05:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by chips

good work Sherlock.

haha, git!

i meant in terms of attitude. calgary seems really laid back in comparison to vancouver, which i also noticed had a large chinese population.

emil · 20-07-2005, 05:49

Need any more Romanians up there?

pgo · 20-07-2005, 06:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prole

calgary seems really laid back in comparison to vancouver, which i also noticed had a large chinese population.

Yes, and we all know that Chinese people are uptight.

y498 · 21-07-2005, 00:27

LOL - yeah, calgary CAN be a little hickish, but I have been hick free for like 15+ years... You just have to know where to avoid. Though during stampede it is allll good.

:P

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Ro The Crooked Grin Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 31	So yeah, Canada So, I've pretty much decided I need to leave the States for awhile and I think I will begin with Canada, and more specifiacally, Toronto. More than likely, I will go up next month to scout around a secure a place to stay, so I am looking forward to that. Any other things a fine American fellow such as myself should be on the look out for when I cross the border? And advice is appreciated, of course...

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adras Zły Join Date: May 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,001	All we need, another american __________________ Be Crisp (tm)

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Prole Right turn, Clyde Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 371	i've been to calgary and vancouver. both nice places yet both noticably different from one another. __________________ everything was great til i got here

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19-07-2005, 12:57	#2 (permalink)
Transmogrify Rough Creep Arse™ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,888	Moose.

19-07-2005, 15:08	#3 (permalink)
y498 Stupid Shit since 1982 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 152	Ditch fucking TO, too crowded and too much pollution, and way to many damn people. Not to mention stupid rent. Come to Calgary, Alberta. Fucking sweet, mountains, clean air, booming economy. Seriously, people who can't find jobs here have serious issues. (you'd be WAY better off :P) Just my two cents, plus westerners and easterners have a shitty feud about who is better (even though we are richer). Good luck, Canada can be a fun place... just be prepaired to be chased by moose, elk, deer, and otehr furry four-leggers... (jk)

19-07-2005, 16:05	#4 (permalink)
chips Mr chips to you Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,307	I'm going to reserve judgement on Calgary seeing as I've never been. Plus I don't want to offend anyone. lets just say they all seem to like line dancing & Shania Twain and leave it at that. Hey Toronto is not that crowded. In fact it's very UNcrowded compared to your average UK city. thats one of the first things that struck me when I came here. plus I've found rent and general living expenses pretty cheap. anyway, when you get over here walk down Queen St West . Tons of bars/shops/galleries on this street and it will give you a nice idea of what it's like here. Terroni on Queen = nice pizza the Harbourfront is worth a visit. also If you've got an afternoon spare take a boat over to the Toronto islands. only takes 15 mins. Kensington Market is an interesting place. If you're in the area call in to the Embassy for a pint. The dog in there is very anti-social, but nice owners. for places to live check out this link - http://www.boldts.net/Toronto.shtml it lists all the neighbourhoods.

19-07-2005, 17:15	#6 (permalink)
gray i still want paying Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: newcastle, uk Posts: 4,713	I was planning on Toronto once, looks nice

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emil dt immigrant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bucharest - Romania Posts: 6,998	Need any more Romanians up there?

21-07-2005, 00:27	#12 (permalink)
y498 Stupid Shit since 1982 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 152	LOL - yeah, calgary CAN be a little hickish, but I have been hick free for like 15+ years... You just have to know where to avoid. Though during stampede it is allll good. :P

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