Mendalla
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It's a classic Canadian joke that applies to most of the country outside the Left Coast. I make it about London and SW Ontario all the time.
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KayTheCurler
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Here in wonderful SK we boast of four seasons.
Early winter.
Mid winter.
Late winter.
Might as well be winter. (Also described as Feels like winter or Nearly winter).
Never heard of anyone taking offence when this is used - by anyone, local or distant. Can't imagine anyone taking offence by cheeky comments about their home area.
Early winter.
Mid winter.
Late winter.
Might as well be winter. (Also described as Feels like winter or Nearly winter).
Never heard of anyone taking offence when this is used - by anyone, local or distant. Can't imagine anyone taking offence by cheeky comments about their home area.
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You can't make the rest of Canada care about London. No matter how much you try, you'll always be the other London and most of us aren't sure if you really exist.
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Oh, for sure. I think we even think of it that way. Nice city to live in but unassuming and rarely noticed, which I kind of like. In the US, only folks from Michigan and Ohio have even a chance of knowing where we are. And in Europe? Let's just say the description, "Find the halfway point between Toronto and Detroit on a map" gets used a lot.
BetteTheRed
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One hour north of Toronto is easier.
The wet coast typically has one season - rainy. With brief reprieves all year long, a bit longer in summer months. That’s why it’s the Canadian wet coast. Just as Canadian as everywhere else. I would argue that Toronto isn’t the dominant city. Out here Toronto is that cold city back east - the other expensive one. We have outrageous rents in common. Vancouver is where it’s at - when it has sunny stretches, parts of it are paradise. Eby’s here. I don’t like him but he seems to have national popularity. That said, I’m unimpressed by our (soon to be “their”) right wing leaning mayor and his cavalier attitude toward those who are struggling to get by. He wants it to be a playground for the wealthy. It’s a beautiful city overall.
Sort of mad that there’s nobody in cabinet from BC. We typically get left out.
Sort of mad that there’s nobody in cabinet from BC. We typically get left out.
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Toronto is Canada's best, most beautiful, most multicultural, and only world-class city
If you say so.
Last year I did a bit of a family reunion tour of the prairies and it did feel very Canadian heartland. Like a Tragically Hip song.(and sometimes, a Stomping Tom song). For cities, I liked Winnipeg best. First time there. It’s nice in Spring. Pretty (albeit, dusty). Though it’s seeing the same socioeconomic problems as everywhere else.
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I agree. Much nicer than T.O. on so many levels. I'll take Eby over Ford or Rustad.
Driving with a relative through three (2 and half) prairie provinces was an experience. Miles and miles of nothing but flat land (with no crops at the time, big sky, hanging clouds, and occasional trains, occasional horses and cows.) Passing big rigs on two lane highways. Once, in the rain - was pretty harrowing actually lol. The occasional abandoned church or old farmhouse. Scrapyard lots with rusted out vintage cars. Corner Gas type towns. It was very Canadian. It only got boring after about 2 hours of nothing but land (though I wasn’t driving just daydreaming) then I looked forward to the next town. Otherwise it was an interesting experience coming from a city. All that open land - it was a feeling I didn’t know!
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Toronto is Canada's best city, mixing city life with nature, thanks to cool parks and the Toronto Islands.
When it comes to culture, Toronto is Canada's most multicultural city. You can find all kinds of food and festivals there. The arts scene is big, and the Toronto International Film Festival always brings in famous people. Plus, the sports teams make the city exciting.
Toronto's energy, variety, and fun vibe make it the top-notch place to be
I have a couple of big issues with Eby but I agree he’s doing some things better than than them. Ford has stepped up a bit lately. Credit where credit is due n’ all. Nice to see some non-partisan effort from Ford over the US fiasco.
Replace the name Toronto with Vancouver and the description would be the same. Add in the seawall, Stanley park, hiking, an ocean beach with palm trees, and ski hills in the metro region.
No it wouldn't be. And I could list at least as many attractions in Toronto and the GTA
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In Vancouver in Spring, you can go skiing in the morning and go to the beach in the afternoon. I’ve never done that but many do.
A little bit of fun competition to see who can make their city most appealing to other Canadian tourists isn’t a bad idea.