Please do some videos of some lesser-known places across Canada. There is a lot of beauty in places like Calgary, Kelowna, Saskatoon, etc. We need to start filling in the gaps in Canada. Too many people in too few places. Great video though btw.
I've been in Toronto for 30 years. Video is accurate. If you're moving here, be prepared to spend a lot of money on everything...and traffic. It takes long to get anywhere here...whether you're driving or taking public transit. Very bike friendly and downtown is quite walkable.
I used to transit from Kipling station to wilson station 1 1/2 hrs. On the way home on rollerblads, straight down wilson left on Jane straight down to bloor and across to west mall. 45 minutes and all down hill 👌
also be prepared to pay even more if you don't drive because you can't buy in bulk and you are relagated to expensive grocery stores in the downtown area.
I was pleasantly surprised by how well this was put together but was even more surprised by how shiny and clean you made my city look! Maybe I'm just jaded by all the construction going on in my area.
As a Canadian living, working and now retiring in Toronto, this video describes it well. I value the diversity. Every race creed and culture is well represented and live in relative harmony. That brings me to my second thing, the food. In the US immigrant cultures are more assimilated into an American culture. In Toronto it is a collage of native cultures and with that comes the restaurants and grocery stores that cater to the world cuisine. After that, I appreciate the neighborhoods and parks. I live steps from the Humber river and therefore have miles of nature trails with everything from rustic forest by the river to manicured gardens. I also love High Park. And then the lake shore. It is a great place. But it's expensive, and you have to look for the good stuff. It's not particularly attractive unless you venture out to search for all the little nuggets of greatness.
@@sulleymanmusah3255 I don't know it well, and its been 20 years since I visited. Generally, I do have a very good impression of it. More of a small city vibe and situated on a large island. So you are a ferry boat trek away from Vancouver.
Great review of the city. Its one of the few places where you can literally get anything and everything. Indian, Chinese, Greek, Italian, Portuguese its an amazing fusion of cultures and nationalities. Keep up the great work
@@vaishx What do you mean by 'Diversity' though? A Million 'NPCs' who's opinion, world view and in the case of this host, even his costume and stage voice are clones of American Leftwing Comedy Central talkshows?
Fun fact: Toronto is actually the most diverse city on Earth, if you call for an ambulance they can have someone speak to you in 240 different languages.
I'm a 12 year old, already thinking about moving to Toronto and all. But I really Love Toronto, been my dream city since very long. Also, thank you for the informative video.❤️ 🇨🇦 ❤️
also important to note - subway/street closures are regular, it's cheaper to uber everywhere around the city than pay for parking/insurance and there are a lot of great sub $1000/mo houses in great locations if you're willing to share common spaces
The sum up is : Of course Toronto is a nice city - If you can only afford it :P I live in Montreal, which seems to be slowly becoming just as expensive :/
I live in Toronto and I would like to say two: 1. summer could be like tropical cities such as Bangkok and Jakarta. It's better to wear swimming suits on summer weekends and jump in to swim and then hanging aorund. 2. E-bike and scooter is useful because public transit system can be expensive.
I bike everywhere in the city and you can do pretty much the whole downtown core on a bike at pretty close to the same speed as the TTC or driving given Toronto's traffic. Personally I don't E-Bike because I hate exercising and getting a big chunk of my exercise in at the same time as I am getting from point A to Point B in the city basically counts as killing 2 birds with one stone.
Really nice video, especially when you talk about the high cost of living. For the summer, I would emphasize how bad the humidity is. Those humid days make being active a chore. You become a pool of sweat just being outside doing nothing which is difficult if you like playing sports. For people moving to Toronto from a dry heat, the humidity is a big change. Yeah it is not humid everyday during the spring and summer but air conditioning is still a must if you are in an apartment. Without air conditioning, the heat could lead to some sleepless nights.
The oppressive humidity and heat is typical for much of Southern Ontario. It catches so many visitors off guard. They think Canada is cold all year. Every house in my community has A/C and we consider it a necessity.
it's actually a Toronto problem . not to say it isn't hot in like , Oakville but the asphalt and concrete of Toronto makes the heat unbearable. That's why Oakville is so expensive. It is more comfortable comparatively speaking
This was a fun video; thank you for that. My colleagues who have moved to Toronto from the Middle East and are used to temperatures above 100F cannot believe how hot Toronto gets in the summer. They say they have never experienced heat like it. The humidity makes it harder to do anything.
Yup. Coming from Kosovo the heat can get unbearable in Canada. Not to mention the nights are always mild. In Kosovo you have to wear a sweater at all times when dark because it gets really cold. The only thing that I don't understand is how the vegetables don't grow well here.
So true about the humidity. We've always had some humidity on summer days. Sadly, like elsewhere on this planet it has been more frequent and extreme :(
Off the beaten track Foodie spots: Indie Pale Ale - the Junction - Micro brewery with amazing burgers King Dumpling - Scarborough - authentic hand made dumplings Golden Turtle - Downtown west - Best Vietnamese Pho
It's so refreshing to see a video that isn't just dunking on Toronto. 90% of the internet is just hating on it. It definitely has problems, especially when it comes to high cost of living (housing worst of all), but if you land a good job / make enough money to get by, it's such a beautiful and exciting city to live in. Tons to do, tons to see, lots of green space, meetups for any hobby you can name, cool vibes in countless unique neighbourhoods, not to mention nightlife. I still love Toronto!
Great job! I have lived in Toronto for 10 years. You summarized it very well. One thing I want to add is that I am a biker and lots of people bike in Toronto too. Well, it's not for everyone though since some people might find it scary.
Toronto is a vibrant city full of nightlife, music, art, culture, and great food! Fav neighborhoods are The Beaches, Roncy, Ossington, Little Italy, The Danforth, Leslieville, Queen West and Bellwoods ✌️
Very encompassing video depicting a very great city. One thing to add, Toronto has a very well structured world renowned hospitals with various specialties such are cardio (heart), neuro (brain), women's maternal health, baby and youth health etc...,. Overall, outstanding infrastructure supported by leading edge technology. Some notable hospitals include, the Hospital for Sick Children, Mount Sinai Hospital, University Health Network, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto Rehab, Unity Health Network, etc...,. As mentioned in your video, Toronto is a very diverse and multicultural city with lots of great spots for food for every palate and every budget. There is no place like Toronto and we're a friendly bunch who literally welcomes the world.
That was fun. I miss Toronto. You're right about prices for housing. I lived in the Beaches. A friend a few doors down sold his 2 bedroom for 1.3 million. I didn't get that much for my 2 bedroom, but got enough to buy a 4 bedroom Victorian in Belleville, plus paid my electricity water, and taxes a couple of years in advance, while having zero income.
Don't forget the Theatre District in Toronto's Entertainment District, which also is the third largest English-speaking theatre district in the world, after West End in London and Broadway in New York. You can pretty much catch the same shows in one of many historical theatres in the Theatre District, including the mentioned Roy Thompson Hall (also used for musicals, plays, along with the usual schedule of orchestras and choirs), and the oddballs like Massey Hall and Ed Mirvish (because they are physically located outside the theatre district), that are already shown stateside and across the pond, in addition to some awesome "Canadian"-produced works (e.g. Come From Away, Anne and the Green Gables: The Musical)
Toronto has been my home for 60 years. My favourite green spaces are Harbourfront, the Toronto Islands, Woodbine Beach, The Music Garden, Sugar Beach, High Park, Bluffers Park and Cherry Beach. Downside of Toronto: Downtown street parking is now $6.50 for 30 minutes, although you can find underground parking for $8 an hour.
You nailed it! I've been here for one year and yep, you're 100% correct! Food here is amazing (too many to mention, but Kensington Market's Rasta Pasta yum!) and the beachesssssss! so gorgeous!
Toronto is a great city, I live in the GTA about 45min east, I love spending days in the city shopping & some great eats along the way. Highly recommended Kensgington market for anyone who loves vintage shopping. As for sports, I will add that Toronto has some of the most dedicated fans in the world, Raptors parade was amazing a few years ago, millions of people lined the streets for our champs, Hockey Hall of Fame is incredible, get your picture with the Stanley Cup !! Scotiabank arena hosts world class entertainers (I'm going to see Elton John in February) Budweiser stage is a great venue for summer concerts. The ROM is a world class museum, as well as the Art Gallery of Ontario is a must. Toronto truly has it all !!
Sugar coating everything intentionally, the lowest standard of living perhaps in the western world . It's a transitionary city for overwhelming amount of people and not stationary. Majority of people that arrive here do not stay longer than few years . Many second world cities globally have a much higher basic standard of living .
@@heidiy6015 I'm not sugar coating anything intentionally, I was simply stating the great things that I feel Toronto has to offer, there are a lot of great things about the city, and everything I said was true. If you wish to express your views in any other area that follows with your agenda, then feel free to write a post of your own, no need to patronize someone who enjoys what the city has to offer. Cheers, have a lovely day.
My list of pros and cons. Pros amazing cuisine, lots of things to see and do. Mix of different cultures , different demographics, sports , friendly people. Biggest con is that Toronto is expensive as hell. Cheaper than New York or London though Canada is expensive in general but Toronto is even worse than other parts. Housing, rent, hydro, travel, food , leisure activities, nightclubs(etc). Basically a playground for the wealthy now. I live outside the city now but I still love Toronto
Hmmm... I'd question that food, gas, or nightlife is more expensive than cities like Vancouver or Montreal; I'd say the opposite. Prices in the rest of Canada are not nearly as low as people seem to think, even in small towns. Wages are also higher in Toronto than many of the cities and towns, as well. Toronto is way cheaper than many world cities; way cheaper and the apartment sizes in Toronto are really big compared to large world cities. If people are looking to move to a "cheap" country, they may consider a developing nation because most developed Western nations can be expensive to live in.
Great summary!! I've been living in several different places over the years in TO! I think you totally nailed it! One of my fav local foods is: WVRST for sausages ;)
Thank you for clarifying to the viewers that they can't rely on these on average* stats/prices that websites share. It's all about the quality of living and neighbourhood. Would love to see you be honest about how bad the TTC is.
Very helpful! Biking is certainly the way to get around (avoid traffic!). I also USE the TTC, UBER, and Zipcar. That way, I rent-out the pkg space from my condo! SAVE SO MUCH MONEY!! Ideally, your accommodation is near a subway station (esp. on the University line). Being packed-in somewhere in the heavily condo-ized areas near the lake may be too much, for some, but they also provide the benefit of being close to the highway (Gardiner). Granted, Toronto is expensive. But it also provides amazing perks. E.G. MANY free outdoor skating rinks in winter. It's clean. And it's still relatively safe. P.S.: Every Torontonian pronounces the city name as if it only has one "t": T'ronno. When we hear somebody pronounce that second "t", we (the humble, gracious folk that we are) know that the speaker is from "the Out-World". Which begins at Bloor. Maaaaybe Eglinton.
I lived in Toronto for ten years. There are challenges with finding work and I don't plan on moving back. I enjoyed exploring the various neighborhoods.
Tons of dogs in Toronto! Expensive there but buying 2 limited edition spicy McChicken sandwiches, 2 chicken wraps, poutine, 2 medium shakes and a side of gravy at a McDonald's in Sarnia was $50 CAD on 1/1/22!
I have lived here my whole life (im 26 years old) and I do love this city. The growth its having every year is really huge and its becoming a big city. I do have to say, while I want to live here my whole life, it is VERY expensive.
You will get to enjoy working for nothing, extreme taxation, high prices, racial tensions, overcrowding, hospital waits,........ Enjoy your new life. Toronto is a hell hole.
It's so funny the perspectives we have because a lot of people that get tired of Big City living here in Toronto wants to move out west to Vancouver or BC in general where there's lots of nature lol
@@1111111111202 Good for you I've got many BC friends are moving to Toronto next year. But house price is another issue, Toronto is now same price as Vancouver.
@@nedhappily yeah its crazy here in toronto too. unless you got parents money, its hard even for 2 professionals to save up a downpayment on a 2 bedroom apartment nevermind a house. ive also been to kelowna in the summer. it was so beautiful there that i promised myself id have a vacation/retirement home there one day
Hello from NYC! And thanks for your video!! I loved, loved, LOVED it!! And subscribed right away! You were so much fun to watch and I really enjoyed all the info you shared! If I could have one tiny complaint, I wish the video was longer! 🤣 Now I can’t wait to binge watch all your other videos! Take care and thanks again! God bless you! 🙏🏼💖
Omg this video is great! Thank you!❤ As someone who grew up in a very diverse neighborhood in Philly, I am always looking for diversity…and as I may be thinking of moving out of the US, this has definitely peaked my interest!
traffic made me leave Toronto. Can take easily 2 hours to drive across in rush hour. There's a paid option highway north of Toronto called the 407 for which you'll be billed more $ if you don't get a prepaid transponder. On winter, it took me over 4 hours to drive from mississauga to Markham. The summer is quite hot and humid, bring plenty to drink. Everything is very $$$$. The variety of different ethnic food is great though. Public transportation is really packed during rush hour but fairly reliable generally. There are different ethnicities neighborhoods.... except French. There are clustered Chinatowns in all 4 directions including lower town. It does stink in the summer as a lot of food is left outside in the garbage to rot before getting picked up for the dump (mostly on Spadina). There is easier access to some flights from center island rather than drive to the airport (west of the city). There's a boat/ferry to travel to/from the island and a shuttle bus to get to the ferry from the main subway station called Union. There's a faster (25 minutes) train to the large airport (in mississauga) for higher price than the subway + bus. Yonge street is the Main and crosses the city north-south. It is the longest street in Canada as it extends to other cities north of Toronto. The main east-west street is Bloor. Cottage people will clog the highways going north from spring to fall Fridays and south on Sundays. Try to avoid a 6 to 8 hours at 30km/HR drive which would normally take approximately 3 to 4 hours without said traffic. Rush hour traffic starts at 2pm and eases up around 7h30 pm. Morning rush hour is from 6 am to 11 am. Parking downtown for an event can be costly. Last I was there 20$ to 50$/hour. The beaches get really busy in the summer because it's cooler than the rest of the city (kinda). Main shopping mall downtown (Eaton center) has long been surpassed by the Mississauga Malls in the west (parking there is more affordable and not as crowded). So it's not affordable to live unless multiple people are chipping in. I make 47$/hour, FT and can't afford to live there.
The only way you will live good in Toronto is if you're a millionaire trust me. I earn 37$ an hour , I get over 50 hours per week.. and I'm still moving to Alberta because I simply cannot afford anything here in Toronto. So if you're debating to move here, you have been warned.
😨😨😨 I was thinking to move to Toronto with my family because for us Ottawa don't "move" enough but your comment freaked me out. Even though we earn 2 salaries around 35/hour, it's impossible to live in Toronto? I would really like to have the mind of someone who live there? Thanks a lot.
@@benjamindiaz432 ive lived there for 17 years straight and have recently moved to Calgary just over 6 months ago. I will say this: living in Toronto while earning 35$ an hour will definitely be enough to scrape by but the question is, are you planning to buy a home in near future? or are you just gonna rent the entire time while you're living in Toronto? Whatever your answer might be Toronto is just simply not worth it whether you buy or rent! Your salary/ expenses ratio will disappoint you. Would highly recommend to look elsewhere. Here in Calgary for example tax is just 5% a bungalow can be purchased for as low as 300k, and a decent 3 bedroom house for about 500k-600k ( same one in Toronto for about 2 mill). Plus you have the rocky mountains just around the corner and frequent northern lights display show and so much more. On the other hand you can consider east coast cities like Halifax for example where you can buy a house for even cheaper and cheaper and is surrounded by beatiful landscape and ocean. Finally I will say this: There are 2 type of people that live in Toronto. The super rich ones and th3 crazy ones.
@@rockymountainspirit738 you are right. And the third type of people is like me who want to move out of this expensive and crazy city. I think living in smaller cities but peaceful and nice weather will make us happier
Given how you often make references to LGBTQI+ issues, neighbourhoods, and hangouts, was surprised you didn’t mention the Pride Parade held in Toronto, one of the best in the country and among the biggest in North America nor that it snakes through Toronto’s Gay Village on Church St. But otherwise, great video!
You will find out after you get here that it was a bad idea. Canada is a shithole. And becoming worse as fast as Trudeau can make it. Trudeau received only 29 % of the vote but acts like he has a majority..... He is a wannabe dictator...... You will realize far too late,you will come here and you will be living in a dictatorship..... Please reconsider your move....... Coming from one who has lived here his entire life and has seen how it has become. Canada is on n a dangerous path with the leadership we have.
@@flynn4838 sorry i don't see such way going on in Canada,plus every country has good and bad sides.I shouldn't cross a bridge before i can come to it or listen to strangers since My foster family members are native canadians and they're thriving. Canada is a good country to raise a family and to live in ..
Some things to add: 1. It gets dark EARLY in the winter. In mid-December, by 4:30pm it'll be completely dark out. 2. Use the TTC to get around downtown. Don't bother driving. It's not worth it downtown as there's way too much construction, ludicrously expensive parking, and lots of traffic. Outside of downtown, parking + traffic will be easier, but don't underestimate the TTC. You can transfer from busses, streetcars, subways all with 1 fare. Trust me, the monthly price of the TTC is so much cheaper than monthly car insurance + gas. 3. There is SO MUCH construction in the city. As Torontonians say: "there are two seasons in Toronto: Cold and Construction" 4. Lots of major roads (Yonge, Danforth, etc) now have bike lanes. A lot of people bike, albeit it's not the safest outside of down/midtown.
Bike lanes are the worst in downtown Toronto, especially the Bloor Street West / East. Toronto city counsellors aren't the brightest. On both sides there are bike lines which reduce one lane going each way. Have you ever witnessed EMS or police car driving through Bloor St W on emergency calls?! I have, and they were NOT moving at all because of the one lane west and one lane going east. I have seen with my own eyes, the cars can't get out of the way because of the bike lanes and EMS and cops cars are stuck in traffic.
I'm curious what cities you are comparing the early nights to? Toronto is on the same latitude as Nice in France, or Florence in Italy, The sun sets later in Toronto in January than in cities like New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, etc..
Video seems accurate. Although I noticed you quoted the average daily high for July and the average daily low forJanuary. This is misleading because the low typically occurs in the middle of the night. Over the last ten years, the average daily high in Dec, Jan and Feb was 3, 0 and 0 respectively. Many days are cold as hell. But over the whole winter, many days are actually well above freezing. I think most Torontonians don’t realize this.
I currently live in the suburbs of west coast Canada, jobs in my future career path pay better in Toronto then nearby cities so I might actually end up moving. I just don't know about the colder weather, I guess I'll see in 3 years 😀
When you said, “don’t be upset if I don’t mention your favourite restaurant”, I had no expectation you actually would. Ding-A-Wing in Roncesvalles is the best!
I have lived in Toronto (The Junction) my entire life and I moved to France at the age of 40 and I can say I dont miss the expensive lifestyle of Toronto as well as the size. I do miss many things but life in France is just very simple compared.
I live in Mississauga, Toronto is the best! I think its every GTA kids dream to move to T.dot (or the 6ix) but I mean its fucking expensive so probably not for a while
As ex Torontonian and ex Canadian PR I agree with comments. Checking prices before how I wish I did it. I had place close to my work so used TTC rarely. So nice to see my old neighbourhood on the video! As for weather I hated summer as I hate temperature above 25, having AC Is crucial. I am now in Zurich, Switzerland and think about coming back so maaany job options and beyond jobs. U of T is best in Canada and in top 20 best in world if I am not mistaken.
Living in Toronto my whole life, I just hate the fact that housing here is soo expensive. Its enough to make me want to move away. Though it is a hard place for me to leave. It has everything you ever need. To add, this was a really well done video. Everything about it.
I am new to your channel, and really enjoining them!! I visited different places in Canada in 2019, I had a wonderful experience!! Keep up the good work!! 🙋🏻♀️💕
As an American retiree, I have often thought that I would like to buy a condo within easy walking distance of Toronto’s Union Station. I could then jump on the express train to Pearson and be anywhere in the world in only a few hours. Then COVID made its debut and borders were (wisely) sealed. Every few weeks, I check out the real estate listings for Harborfront (Sorry, Harbourfront) condominiums and hope for better days…for us all. Great video. 👍
As a Torontonian..are you nuts? People here like me work here until we can't anymore and then get the hell out of town, go to BC, up north or down to Florida, anywhere but here. The only good thing about Toronto is that it isn't the worst big city in the world but it is still a big city and it isn't New York City although it would like to be. It is generic as can be and as Anthony Bourdain said, meh. If you are looking for a good place to retire in Canada, go to Victoria on Vancouver Island; a small city with pleasant weather and a doorway to some of the most beautiful land and sea nature of this continent.
@@neiladlington950 Food for thought. As far as Canada’s west coast, if it isn’t the record heat and forest fires, ya gotta think long and hard about the Cascadia Subduction. 🤷♂️
@@neiladlington950 I completely disagree Vancouver is super overrated. Toronto has a charm that cant be compared lived all over the world and this has the perfect blend of city life with great close knit communities. Anyone who thinks it generic maybe needs to explore a bit more. Also your connected to whole world NYC , Chicago , Detroit all in driving distant not to mention ottawa, montreal and QC close by also. The prices are getting ridiculous I'll admit
@@aq_cbg_spartan2184 I didn't say Vancouver. I said Victoria on Vancouver Island. By the way, I grew up in Toronto and have lived in Montreal, Vancouver, St. Johns and various places on Vancouver Island including Victoria. Glad Toronto is great for you. You must love that condo corridor down by the lake or how about the ridiculous cost of living? Don't like 90% of the architecture and find the city too big. But hey, you're welcome to it.
@@neiladlington950 nope own my own house in coroso italia best community I have ever been that is the misconception that every lives in condos. I also have lived in California, Toronto, Barbados and all through out the GTA . Well if you dont like big cities then I guess but Toronto isn't that busy compared to La or NYC or even san Francisco. I'm not saying your wrong just the idea of a uniformed condo hell hole is not a fair assemen. Also Vancouver is all glass condos times 10x and your telling cost of living is that much better... come on Victoria is nice but your still on the island needing the ferry or some transport to mainland. The architecture is quite post modern north American its based off Chicago. But just as anthony bourdain said its life and essence are below it's cold exterior. I also lived in that " condo corridor " 35 harbor square lol went to school on Toronto island everyday so there are some benefits 😌😌😎
Great Video. I've been in Toronto for 55 years and it is incredibly diverse. After watching the video you realise that Toronto really can't be summed up in one video. I would recommend Via Marcanti in Kensington Market for the best Neopentane pizza or just pizza.
I'd say really pay attention to the neighbourhood you're moving to because it matters a lot depending upon what you value. If you're looking for young hip spots I'd say Parkdale/Queen west, the Annex and the Danforth are the best spots for cheaper options while still being downtown(ish). You get what you pay for here though (mostly older houses in slight disrepair). If you're really looking to save money and willing to commute; Etobicoke, Scarborough and North York are good options especially if you want more space for less. If money's not an issue and you want luxury then the Financial District and the Waterfront are for you, but in my opinion they lack a lot of character since its just a ton of condo development constantly. Other notable areas are the Junction, Roncesvalles, the Beaches, Leslieville, and Cabbagetown. I'm generally of the opinion right now that the East side (east of the Don Valley) is the best bang for your buck right now with a lot of great restaurants and bars while still being cheaper than downtown, not to mention not having to deal with all the craziness of downtown as well.
Agreed with east side of downtown being better bang for buck and there’s defs less craziness here too with traffic and commotion Edit: as for luxury, yorkville obvs deserves a mention
High cost of living is relative. $500k for a 1-bedroom condo would be cheap for a New Yorker. Aside from the high cost of everything, there are many things to love about Canada's largest city. It can boast of being the most culturally diverse city in North America. There's an abundance of cultural amenities, including the ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) and the AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario) as well as many different neighbourhoods to explore, such as West Queen Street and Yorkville in the heart of the CBD. There's a great healthcare system (not perfect), but better than other leading nations.
if you need to use a car to go to work in toronto, you will feel the burn, this may not be LA bad but the traffic is terrible. That said I d choose toronto over NYC or LA any day
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Please do some videos of some lesser-known places across Canada. There is a lot of beauty in places like Calgary, Kelowna, Saskatoon, etc. We need to start filling in the gaps in Canada. Too many people in too few places. Great video though btw.
I've been in Toronto for 30 years. Video is accurate. If you're moving here, be prepared to spend a lot of money on everything...and traffic. It takes long to get anywhere here...whether you're driving or taking public transit. Very bike friendly and downtown is quite walkable.
Biking is often faster than driving or TTC too if you're fast and lucky
Agreed, I've been living in Toronto for just over 20 years. The comment by J B and the video content by Dane are both accurate.
@@ReasonableRadio Biking is much faster than TTC downtown especially during rush hours. Just watch out for the bad drivers.
I used to transit from Kipling station to wilson station 1 1/2 hrs. On the way home on rollerblads, straight down wilson left on Jane straight down to bloor and across to west mall. 45 minutes and all down hill 👌
also be prepared to pay even more if you don't drive because you can't buy in bulk and you are relagated to expensive grocery stores in the downtown area.
I was pleasantly surprised by how well this was put together but was even more surprised by how shiny and clean you made my city look! Maybe I'm just jaded by all the construction going on in my area.
So much construction!
As a Canadian living, working and now retiring in Toronto, this video describes it well. I value the diversity. Every race creed and culture is well represented and live in relative harmony. That brings me to my second thing, the food. In the US immigrant cultures are more assimilated into an American culture. In Toronto it is a collage of native cultures and with that comes the restaurants and grocery stores that cater to the world cuisine.
After that, I appreciate the neighborhoods and parks. I live steps from the Humber river and therefore have miles of nature trails with everything from rustic forest by the river to manicured gardens. I also love High Park. And then the lake shore.
It is a great place. But it's expensive, and you have to look for the good stuff. It's not particularly attractive unless you venture out to search for all the little nuggets of greatness.
Hey, since you got so much experience can you tell how much can a person earn on an average in Toronto.
How about Victoria
@@sulleymanmusah3255 I don't know it well, and its been 20 years since I visited. Generally, I do have a very good impression of it. More of a small city vibe and situated on a large island. So you are a ferry boat trek away from Vancouver.
Great review of the city. Its one of the few places where you can literally get anything and everything. Indian, Chinese, Greek, Italian, Portuguese its an amazing fusion of cultures and nationalities. Keep up the great work
So its kind of like a 'nothing' nowhereland, like some post-national regional zone.
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@@jonathandewberry289 if diversity means nothing you, then yes
@@vaishx What do you mean by 'Diversity' though?
A Million 'NPCs' who's opinion, world view and in the case of this host, even his costume and stage voice are clones of American Leftwing Comedy Central talkshows?
Fun fact: Toronto is actually the most diverse city on Earth, if you call for an ambulance they can have someone speak to you in 240 different languages.
….except English…..
Sorry to rain at ur fact but Toronto is majority punjabs and Indian there’s not much diversity 😂
What if the person is unconscious?
I'm a 12 year old, already thinking about moving to Toronto and all. But I really Love Toronto, been my dream city since very long. Also, thank you for the informative video.❤️ 🇨🇦 ❤️
You're very welcome! Hopefully you can make it happen when your older!
also important to note - subway/street closures are regular, it's cheaper to uber everywhere around the city than pay for parking/insurance and there are a lot of great sub $1000/mo houses in great locations if you're willing to share common spaces
I live here - you did a great job of summarizing the city :)
The sum up is : Of course Toronto is a nice city - If you can only afford it :P
I live in Montreal, which seems to be slowly becoming just as expensive :/
Woke broke joke that the city lol
My husband is from Toronto, and I will never tire of visiting this amazing place. So much love for this city!
It was. Now it is a sanctuary crime hole. A cesspool under socialist rule.
toronto is great, lived there for 7 years and they were the best years of my life
This man deserves a raise!
Thanx for showing that Toronto is not a winter all year long.
I live in Toronto and I would like to say two:
1. summer could be like tropical cities such as Bangkok and Jakarta. It's better to wear swimming suits on summer weekends and jump in to swim and then hanging aorund.
2. E-bike and scooter is useful because public transit system can be expensive.
I bike everywhere in the city and you can do pretty much the whole downtown core on a bike at pretty close to the same speed as the TTC or driving given Toronto's traffic. Personally I don't E-Bike because I hate exercising and getting a big chunk of my exercise in at the same time as I am getting from point A to Point B in the city basically counts as killing 2 birds with one stone.
Really nice video, especially when you talk about the high cost of living. For the summer, I would emphasize how bad the humidity is. Those humid days make being active a chore. You become a pool of sweat just being outside doing nothing which is difficult if you like playing sports. For people moving to Toronto from a dry heat, the humidity is a big change. Yeah it is not humid everyday during the spring and summer but air conditioning is still a must if you are in an apartment. Without air conditioning, the heat could lead to some sleepless nights.
Well said
yep some days are just dangerous for heat strokes. way too hot to be outside for anything.
Good thing I'm trying to move from Florida then lol
The oppressive humidity and heat is typical for much of Southern Ontario. It catches so many visitors off guard. They think Canada is cold all year. Every house in my community has A/C and we consider it a necessity.
it's actually a Toronto problem . not to say it isn't hot in like , Oakville but the asphalt and concrete of Toronto makes the heat unbearable. That's why Oakville is so expensive. It is more comfortable comparatively speaking
This was a fun video; thank you for that. My colleagues who have moved to Toronto from the Middle East and are used to temperatures above 100F cannot believe how hot Toronto gets in the summer. They say they have never experienced heat like it. The humidity makes it harder to do anything.
Yup. Coming from Kosovo the heat can get unbearable in Canada. Not to mention the nights are always mild. In Kosovo you have to wear a sweater at all times when dark because it gets really cold.
The only thing that I don't understand is how the vegetables don't grow well here.
Agreed, the humidity is stupefying and I mean that. Its like walking through a sauna, and its' the one thing I don't miss about Toronto.
So true about the humidity. We've always had some humidity on summer days. Sadly, like elsewhere on this planet it has been more frequent and extreme :(
Winters are definitely worse then the summers. Not everyday is very humid, so just stay in your house on those days lol
Off the beaten track Foodie spots:
Indie Pale Ale - the Junction - Micro brewery with amazing burgers
King Dumpling - Scarborough - authentic hand made dumplings
Golden Turtle - Downtown west - Best Vietnamese Pho
The Junction has some great spots. I particularly like The Hole In The Wall.
I think you mean Indie Ale House, and I completely agree with your choices.
It's so refreshing to see a video that isn't just dunking on Toronto. 90% of the internet is just hating on it. It definitely has problems, especially when it comes to high cost of living (housing worst of all), but if you land a good job / make enough money to get by, it's such a beautiful and exciting city to live in. Tons to do, tons to see, lots of green space, meetups for any hobby you can name, cool vibes in countless unique neighbourhoods, not to mention nightlife. I still love Toronto!
Great job! I have lived in Toronto for 10 years. You summarized it very well. One thing I want to add is that I am a biker and lots of people bike in Toronto too. Well, it's not for everyone though since some people might find it scary.
Toronto is a vibrant city full of nightlife, music, art, culture, and great food! Fav neighborhoods are The Beaches, Roncy, Ossington, Little Italy, The Danforth, Leslieville, Queen West and Bellwoods ✌️
I’m a Toronto lover. This city has a magic that makes to remember the good time I’ve spent there. Hope to go back soon. Thanks for the video
Very encompassing video depicting a very great city. One thing to add, Toronto has a very well structured world renowned hospitals with various specialties such are cardio (heart), neuro (brain), women's maternal health, baby and youth health etc...,. Overall, outstanding infrastructure supported by leading edge technology. Some notable hospitals include, the Hospital for Sick Children, Mount Sinai Hospital, University Health Network, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto Rehab, Unity Health Network, etc...,.
As mentioned in your video, Toronto is a very diverse and multicultural city with lots of great spots for food for every palate and every budget. There is no place like Toronto and we're a friendly bunch who literally welcomes the world.
That was fun. I miss Toronto. You're right about prices for housing. I lived in the Beaches. A friend a few doors down sold his 2 bedroom for 1.3 million. I didn't get that much for my 2 bedroom, but got enough to buy a 4 bedroom Victorian in Belleville, plus paid my electricity water, and taxes a couple of years in advance, while having zero income.
Beaches is nice but you need 2 mill
Don't forget the Theatre District in Toronto's Entertainment District, which also is the third largest English-speaking theatre district in the world, after West End in London and Broadway in New York. You can pretty much catch the same shows in one of many historical theatres in the Theatre District, including the mentioned Roy Thompson Hall (also used for musicals, plays, along with the usual schedule of orchestras and choirs), and the oddballs like Massey Hall and Ed Mirvish (because they are physically located outside the theatre district), that are already shown stateside and across the pond, in addition to some awesome "Canadian"-produced works (e.g. Come From Away, Anne and the Green Gables: The Musical)
Don’t forget the National Ballet of Canada, Toronto Dance Theatre and many other amazing dance companies! :)
Many videos done by out of towners miss the mark but as a 20 year resident, you did a commendable job. Well done.
Toronto has been my home for 60 years. My favourite green spaces are Harbourfront, the Toronto Islands, Woodbine Beach, The Music Garden, Sugar Beach, High Park, Bluffers Park and Cherry Beach. Downside of Toronto: Downtown street parking is now $6.50 for 30 minutes, although you can find underground parking for $8 an hour.
I’v lived in Toronto for my entire life and it’s better to live in a neighborhood then downtown, not to mention the traffic
You nailed it! I've been here for one year and yep, you're 100% correct! Food here is amazing (too many to mention, but Kensington Market's Rasta Pasta yum!) and the beachesssssss! so gorgeous!
What do u suggest tro buy from there
@@darth9306 Pretty much everything is delicious! Jamaican Mi crazy Chicken, Penne Con Pesto etc. The jerk chicken is so freaking good!
Toronto is a great city, I live in the GTA about 45min east, I love spending days in the city shopping & some great eats along the way. Highly recommended Kensgington market for anyone who loves vintage shopping. As for sports, I will add that Toronto has some of the most dedicated fans in the world, Raptors parade was amazing a few years ago, millions of people lined the streets for our champs, Hockey Hall of Fame is incredible, get your picture with the Stanley Cup !! Scotiabank arena hosts world class entertainers (I'm going to see Elton John in February) Budweiser stage is a great venue for summer concerts. The ROM is a world class museum, as well as the Art Gallery of Ontario is a must. Toronto truly has it all !!
Hi, hello, I want to ask you some information about Canada.
Sugar coating everything intentionally, the lowest standard of living perhaps in the western world . It's a transitionary city for overwhelming amount of people and not stationary. Majority of people that arrive here do not stay longer than few years . Many second world cities globally have a much higher basic standard of living .
@@heidiy6015 I'm not sugar coating anything intentionally, I was simply stating the great things that I feel Toronto has to offer, there are a lot of great things about the city, and everything I said was true. If you wish to express your views in any other area that follows with your agenda, then feel free to write a post of your own, no need to patronize someone who enjoys what the city has to offer. Cheers, have a lovely day.
My list of pros and cons. Pros amazing cuisine, lots of things to see and do. Mix of different cultures , different demographics, sports , friendly people.
Biggest con is that Toronto is expensive as hell. Cheaper than New York or London though Canada is expensive in general but Toronto is even worse than other parts. Housing, rent, hydro, travel, food , leisure activities, nightclubs(etc). Basically a playground for the wealthy now. I live outside the city now but I still love Toronto
Hmmm... I'd question that food, gas, or nightlife is more expensive than cities like Vancouver or Montreal; I'd say the opposite. Prices in the rest of Canada are not nearly as low as people seem to think, even in small towns. Wages are also higher in Toronto than many of the cities and towns, as well. Toronto is way cheaper than many world cities; way cheaper and the apartment sizes in Toronto are really big compared to large world cities. If people are looking to move to a "cheap" country, they may consider a developing nation because most developed Western nations can be expensive to live in.
It's my dream place to study and to works there .
I will definitely come there and I will make my family, teacher proud .
Great vid! Love my city,41 yrs and counting
Great summary!! I've been living in several different places over the years in TO! I think you totally nailed it! One of my fav local foods is: WVRST for sausages ;)
Move to Jane and Finch
WVRST is the best! 👍🏼👏🏼🍻
Thank you for clarifying to the viewers that they can't rely on these on average* stats/prices that websites share. It's all about the quality of living and neighbourhood. Would love to see you be honest about how bad the TTC is.
This video is quite helpful to me who am interested in moving to Canada from Japan!
Nice video Dane! Been following you guys since we started the immigration process. Keep going!
Very helpful!
Biking is certainly the way to get around (avoid traffic!). I also USE the TTC, UBER, and Zipcar. That way, I rent-out the pkg space from my condo! SAVE SO MUCH MONEY!! Ideally, your accommodation is near a subway station (esp. on the University line). Being packed-in somewhere in the heavily condo-ized areas near the lake may be too much, for some, but they also provide the benefit of being close to the highway (Gardiner). Granted, Toronto is expensive. But it also provides amazing perks. E.G. MANY free outdoor skating rinks in winter. It's clean. And it's still relatively safe.
P.S.: Every Torontonian pronounces the city name as if it only has one "t": T'ronno. When we hear somebody pronounce that second "t", we (the humble, gracious folk that we are) know that the speaker is from "the Out-World".
Which begins at Bloor.
Maaaaybe Eglinton.
Hello iam from Norway planning to visit for 1 week can i rent your place in the end of july and how much will that cost ?
Just moved here, very useful. Thank you!
been here 30 years. very well done!
Dane has such a cool personality. I love watching his videos ❤️
I lived in Toronto for ten years. There are challenges with finding work and I don't plan on moving back. I enjoyed exploring the various neighborhoods.
Tons of dogs in Toronto! Expensive there but buying 2 limited edition spicy McChicken sandwiches, 2 chicken wraps, poutine, 2 medium shakes and a side of gravy at a McDonald's in Sarnia was $50 CAD on 1/1/22!
I have lived here my whole life (im 26 years old) and I do love this city. The growth its having every year is really huge and its becoming a big city. I do have to say, while I want to live here my whole life, it is VERY expensive.
You're low key glowing Dane, watched vancouver and toronto video side by side. Looking sharp as hell!
Canadians are that nice that there is not a single person who would hit the dislike button.
I’m going to study in Canada next year and this video gives a lot of information of Toronto. Thanks so much. Can’t wait to start my new life there ： ）
I'm still looking for a low-cost room for rent.
You will get to enjoy working for nothing, extreme taxation, high prices, racial tensions, overcrowding, hospital waits,........ Enjoy your new life. Toronto is a hell hole.
@@flynn4838 where do you live?
I moved from Toronto 45 years ago for all of the reasons you list here.
Moving from Vancouver to Toronto.
We love the big city life and community vibes.
Public transit way better than Vanouver.
man ive thought about moving to bc from toronto lol. bc is so much more beutiful
It's so funny the perspectives we have because a lot of people that get tired of Big City living here in Toronto wants to move out west to Vancouver or BC in general where there's lots of nature lol
@@1111111111202 Good for you
I've got many BC friends are moving to Toronto next year.
But house price is another issue, Toronto is now same price as Vancouver.
@@andrewmanzanares6618 I know... it's like people in Vancouver sick of no fun city life and moving to Toronto
@@nedhappily yeah its crazy here in toronto too. unless you got parents money, its hard even for 2 professionals to save up a downpayment on a 2 bedroom apartment nevermind a house. ive also been to kelowna in the summer. it was so beautiful there that i promised myself id have a vacation/retirement home there one day
So so so informative n also entertaining!! Subscribed
Thank you for this! I've visited TO many times and love it! It's a dream of mine to move there and become a dual citizen of the US & Canada
I like the way you gradually came out as the video progressed towards the end
life is a series of closets!
I was just up there in June! Amazing city!
WOW this was an awesome video full of great visuals of locations & detailed info . I live in T.O. & LOVE it . With you . Mark (Toronto) 💙🌈👍
Hello from NYC! And thanks for your video!! I loved, loved, LOVED it!! And subscribed right away! You were so much fun to watch and I really enjoyed all the info you shared! If I could have one tiny complaint, I wish the video was longer! 🤣
Now I can’t wait to binge watch all your other videos! Take care and thanks again! God bless you! 🙏🏼💖
Omg this video is great! Thank you!❤
As someone who grew up in a very diverse neighborhood in Philly, I am always looking for diversity…and as I may be thinking of moving out of the US, this has definitely peaked my interest!
traffic made me leave Toronto. Can take easily 2 hours to drive across in rush hour. There's a paid option highway north of Toronto called the 407 for which you'll be billed more $ if you don't get a prepaid transponder.
On winter, it took me over 4 hours to drive from mississauga to Markham. The summer is quite hot and humid, bring plenty to drink. Everything is very $$$$. The variety of different ethnic food is great though. Public transportation is really packed during rush hour but fairly reliable generally. There are different ethnicities neighborhoods.... except French. There are clustered Chinatowns in all 4 directions including lower town. It does stink in the summer as a lot of food is left outside in the garbage to rot before getting picked up for the dump (mostly on Spadina). There is easier access to some flights from center island rather than drive to the airport (west of the city). There's a boat/ferry to travel to/from the island and a shuttle bus to get to the ferry from the main subway station called Union. There's a faster (25 minutes) train to the large airport (in mississauga) for higher price than the subway + bus. Yonge street is the Main and crosses the city north-south. It is the longest street in Canada as it extends to other cities north of Toronto. The main east-west street is Bloor. Cottage people will clog the highways going north from spring to fall Fridays and south on Sundays. Try to avoid a 6 to 8 hours at 30km/HR drive which would normally take approximately 3 to 4 hours without said traffic. Rush hour traffic starts at 2pm and eases up around 7h30 pm. Morning rush hour is from 6 am to 11 am. Parking downtown for an event can be costly. Last I was there 20$ to 50$/hour. The beaches get really busy in the summer because it's cooler than the rest of the city (kinda). Main shopping mall downtown (Eaton center) has long been surpassed by the Mississauga Malls in the west (parking there is more affordable and not as crowded). So it's not affordable to live unless multiple people are chipping in. I make 47$/hour, FT and can't afford to live there.
I'm in Toronto for the week! I'm a Boston-based UA-camr and would love to meet other UA-camrs while I'm in the area.
Very nice video. Thank you for wonderful explanation
Can't believe you left out theatre and art!
The only way you will live good in Toronto is if you're a millionaire trust me. I earn 37$ an hour , I get over 50 hours per week.. and I'm still moving to Alberta because I simply cannot afford anything here in Toronto. So if you're debating to move here, you have been warned.
Toronto is Cheaper than Vancouver.
😨😨😨 I was thinking to move to Toronto with my family because for us Ottawa don't "move" enough but your comment freaked me out. Even though we earn 2 salaries around 35/hour, it's impossible to live in Toronto? I would really like to have the mind of someone who live there? Thanks a lot.
@@benjamindiaz432 ive lived there for 17 years straight and have recently moved to Calgary just over 6 months ago. I will say this: living in Toronto while earning 35$ an hour will definitely be enough to scrape by but the question is, are you planning to buy a home in near future? or are you just gonna rent the entire time while you're living in Toronto? Whatever your answer might be Toronto is just simply not worth it whether you buy or rent! Your salary/ expenses ratio will disappoint you. Would highly recommend to look elsewhere. Here in Calgary for example tax is just 5% a bungalow can be purchased for as low as 300k, and a decent 3 bedroom house for about 500k-600k ( same one in Toronto for about 2 mill). Plus you have the rocky mountains just around the corner and frequent northern lights display show and so much more. On the other hand you can consider east coast cities like Halifax for example where you can buy a house for even cheaper and cheaper and is surrounded by beatiful landscape and ocean.
Finally I will say this:
There are 2 type of people that live in Toronto. The super rich ones and th3 crazy ones.
@@ZODAGAWD good thing Alberta isn’t Vancouver.
@@rockymountainspirit738 you are right. And the third type of people is like me who want to move out of this expensive and crazy city. I think living in smaller cities but peaceful and nice weather will make us happier
Lovely insights. Really useful info. Thank you.
Thank you very much for this guide. Only 9 min but so much helpful information.
Given how you often make references to LGBTQI+ issues, neighbourhoods, and hangouts, was surprised you didn’t mention the Pride Parade held in Toronto, one of the best in the country and among the biggest in North America nor that it snakes through Toronto’s Gay Village on Church St. But otherwise, great video!
I’m from the US and want to move here so bad! I love the Fashion District/King West area.
Don’t, way too expensive, especially if you have vices , booze tobacco and gas is very pricey.
I'm moving to Nova scotia all the way from Indonesia next year which i cannot wait for it
You will find out after you get here that it was a bad idea. Canada is a shithole. And becoming worse as fast as Trudeau can make it. Trudeau received only 29 % of the vote but acts like he has a majority..... He is a wannabe dictator...... You will realize far too late,you will come here and you will be living in a dictatorship..... Please reconsider your move....... Coming from one who has lived here his entire life and has seen how it has become. Canada is on n a dangerous path with the leadership we have.
Got insipiration from watching Sacha Stevenson channel?
@@bmbhj no, i have a foster family who's native nova scotians.. sacha lives just a few miles from the hometown i will be settling in
@@flynn4838 sorry i don't see such way going on in Canada,plus every country has good and bad sides.I shouldn't cross a bridge before i can come to it or listen to strangers since My foster family members are native canadians and they're thriving. Canada is a good country to raise a family and to live in ..
Some things to add:
1. It gets dark EARLY in the winter. In mid-December, by 4:30pm it'll be completely dark out.
2. Use the TTC to get around downtown. Don't bother driving. It's not worth it downtown as there's way too much construction, ludicrously expensive parking, and lots of traffic. Outside of downtown, parking + traffic will be easier, but don't underestimate the TTC. You can transfer from busses, streetcars, subways all with 1 fare. Trust me, the monthly price of the TTC is so much cheaper than monthly car insurance + gas.
3. There is SO MUCH construction in the city. As Torontonians say: "there are two seasons in Toronto: Cold and Construction"
4. Lots of major roads (Yonge, Danforth, etc) now have bike lanes. A lot of people bike, albeit it's not the safest outside of down/midtown.
Bike lanes are the worst in downtown Toronto, especially the Bloor Street West / East. Toronto city counsellors aren't the brightest. On both sides there are bike lines which reduce one lane going each way. Have you ever witnessed EMS or police car driving through Bloor St W on emergency calls?! I have, and they were NOT moving at all because of the one lane west and one lane going east. I have seen with my own eyes, the cars can't get out of the way because of the bike lanes and EMS and cops cars are stuck in traffic.
I'm curious what cities you are comparing the early nights to? Toronto is on the same latitude as Nice in France, or Florence in Italy, The sun sets later in Toronto in January than in cities like New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, etc..
Video seems accurate. Although I noticed you quoted the average daily high for July and the average daily low forJanuary. This is misleading because the low typically occurs in the middle of the night. Over the last ten years, the average daily high in Dec, Jan and Feb was 3, 0 and 0 respectively. Many days are cold as hell. But over the whole winter, many days are actually well above freezing. I think most Torontonians don’t realize this.
very few days are deadly cold in Toronto , unlike Montreal. Also, the worst heat is usually the 2 last weeks of july
This is all accurate. Fantastic video!!!
Education - York University, founded in 1959 is certainly worth a mention
The way this video was edited is amazing.
This is true! Especially nowadays, everything is becoming super expensive in Toronto. Great video!
Hello everyone, I am watching from Kenya, I love to work in Toronto, and to leave in Toronto, thanks for sharing.
I currently live in the suburbs of west coast Canada, jobs in my future career path pay better in Toronto then nearby cities so I might actually end up moving. I just don't know about the colder weather, I guess I'll see in 3 years 😀
LOVE chronno. too expensive but i will continue to visit
When you said, “don’t be upset if I don’t mention your favourite restaurant”, I had no expectation you actually would. Ding-A-Wing in Roncesvalles is the best!
I have lived in Toronto (The Junction) my entire life and I moved to France at the age of 40 and I can say I dont miss the expensive lifestyle of Toronto as well as the size. I do miss many things but life in France is just very simple compared.
I’m from France and I want to go to Toronto next year, is downtown safe for a girl ?
@@math7498 yes it is safe. Think of it as a bit safer than Paris. There are places you go and places you don’t go.
@@heatherheaney4060 Toronto is WAY safer than Paris. Not "a bit".
@@math7498 Toronto is very safe... the amount of times I heard guys cat calling in Paris was insane
Thank you for your time and effort. You helped a lot. God bless you
I live in Mississauga, Toronto is the best! I think its every GTA kids dream to move to T.dot (or the 6ix) but I mean its fucking expensive so probably not for a while
As ex Torontonian and ex Canadian PR I agree with comments. Checking prices before how I wish I did it. I had place close to my work so used TTC rarely. So nice to see my old neighbourhood on the video! As for weather I hated summer as I hate temperature above 25, having AC Is crucial. I am now in Zurich, Switzerland and think about coming back so maaany job options and beyond jobs. U of T is best in Canada and in top 20 best in world if I am not mistaken.
@Teh Psychedelic I am not sure, it's hard as both cities are great but in a different way.
A new sub here. Thank you for your informative video as I'm planning to move to Canada very soon
Great restaurants : El Charo (mexican sandwiches) across the street from Broadview station and Jatujak (Thai) the have 3 locations in Scarborough
Living in Toronto my whole life, I just hate the fact that housing here is soo expensive. Its enough to make me want to move away. Though it is a hard place for me to leave. It has everything you ever need. To add, this was a really well done video. Everything about it.
If you think Toronto is expensive, you should try Vancouver lol, it's crazy expensive here
Great video ! full of info, thanks
I am new to your channel, and really enjoining them!! I visited different places in Canada in 2019, I had a wonderful experience!! Keep up the good work!! 🙋🏻♀️💕
Accurate video! Great job !! Enjoyed this
As an American retiree, I have often thought that I would like to buy a condo within easy walking distance of Toronto’s Union Station. I could then jump on the express train to Pearson and be anywhere in the world in only a few hours. Then COVID made its debut and borders were (wisely) sealed. Every few weeks, I check out the real estate listings for Harborfront (Sorry, Harbourfront) condominiums and hope for better days…for us all. Great video. 👍
As a Torontonian..are you nuts? People here like me work here until we can't anymore and then get the hell out of town, go to BC, up north or down to Florida, anywhere but here. The only good thing about Toronto is that it isn't the worst big city in the world but it is still a big city and it isn't New York City although it would like to be. It is generic as can be and as Anthony Bourdain said, meh. If you are looking for a good place to retire in Canada, go to Victoria on Vancouver Island; a small city with pleasant weather and a doorway to some of the most beautiful land and sea nature of this continent.
@@neiladlington950 Food for thought. As far as Canada’s west coast, if it isn’t the record heat and forest fires, ya gotta think long and hard about the Cascadia Subduction. 🤷♂️
@@neiladlington950 I completely disagree Vancouver is super overrated. Toronto has a charm that cant be compared lived all over the world and this has the perfect blend of city life with great close knit communities.
Anyone who thinks it generic maybe needs to explore a bit more. Also your connected to whole world NYC , Chicago , Detroit all in driving distant not to mention ottawa, montreal and QC close by also.
The prices are getting ridiculous I'll admit
@@aq_cbg_spartan2184 I didn't say Vancouver. I said Victoria on Vancouver Island. By the way, I grew up in Toronto and have lived in Montreal, Vancouver, St. Johns and various places on Vancouver Island including Victoria. Glad Toronto is great for you. You must love that condo corridor down by the lake or how about the ridiculous cost of living? Don't like 90% of the architecture and find the city too big. But hey, you're welcome to it.
@@neiladlington950 nope own my own house in coroso italia best community I have ever been that is the misconception that every lives in condos. I also have lived in California, Toronto, Barbados and all through out the GTA .
Well if you dont like big cities then I guess but Toronto isn't that busy compared to La or NYC or even san Francisco. I'm not saying your wrong just the idea of a uniformed condo hell hole is not a fair assemen.
Also Vancouver is all glass condos times 10x and your telling cost of living is that much better... come on Victoria is nice but your still on the island needing the ferry or some transport to mainland.
The architecture is quite post modern north American its based off Chicago. But just as anthony bourdain said its life and essence are below it's cold exterior.
I also lived in that " condo corridor " 35 harbor square lol went to school on Toronto island everyday so there are some benefits 😌😌😎
Well made video 🔥
Papa CEO has the best pizza in the downtown area!
Thanks for the video. I'm planning to work on my movement to Canada
Great Video. I've been in Toronto for 55 years and it is incredibly diverse. After watching the video you realise that Toronto really can't be summed up in one video.
I would recommend Via Marcanti in Kensington Market for the best Neopentane pizza or just pizza.
Thank you. It is very informative.
Toronto is very expensive, but if you live withn your means its okay I love my Toronto .
I'd say really pay attention to the neighbourhood you're moving to because it matters a lot depending upon what you value. If you're looking for young hip spots I'd say Parkdale/Queen west, the Annex and the Danforth are the best spots for cheaper options while still being downtown(ish). You get what you pay for here though (mostly older houses in slight disrepair). If you're really looking to save money and willing to commute; Etobicoke, Scarborough and North York are good options especially if you want more space for less. If money's not an issue and you want luxury then the Financial District and the Waterfront are for you, but in my opinion they lack a lot of character since its just a ton of condo development constantly. Other notable areas are the Junction, Roncesvalles, the Beaches, Leslieville, and Cabbagetown. I'm generally of the opinion right now that the East side (east of the Don Valley) is the best bang for your buck right now with a lot of great restaurants and bars while still being cheaper than downtown, not to mention not having to deal with all the craziness of downtown as well.
Agreed with east side of downtown being better bang for buck and there’s defs less craziness here too with traffic and commotion
Edit: as for luxury, yorkville obvs deserves a mention
I’ve live here all my life, and I want to move here! ❤️
Hi, my head is so handsome, it looks like a star.
This is so helpful and exciting! Thank you!
High cost of living is relative. $500k for a 1-bedroom condo would be cheap for a New Yorker. Aside from the high cost of everything, there are many things to love about Canada's largest city. It can boast of being the most culturally diverse city in North America. There's an abundance of cultural amenities, including the ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) and the AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario) as well as many different neighbourhoods to explore, such as West Queen Street and Yorkville in the heart of the CBD. There's a great healthcare system (not perfect), but better than other leading nations.
Awesome video, accurate and entertaining
Hi, hello, the picture is so handsome! Much like a star.
Been in Toronto for about 2 years now I’m very lucky to have a high middle class family to be able to afford a 400,000 dollar house I’m 13 btw
if you need to use a car to go to work in toronto, you will feel the burn, this may not be LA bad but the traffic is terrible. That said I d choose toronto over NYC or LA any day
so thats why you should visit investigate the desingne so trippy