10 Reasons to Move to Toronto
April 2, 2009
I‘ve wanted to compile short list of reasons on why Toronto is a great city to live in for some time. If you’re thinking about moving or relocating to Toronto, here are some of the reasons why (in no particular order) Toronto rocks!
Donald Trump beside a maquette in Toronto
9. Tim Horton’s - Ohhh, how I love the sweet delicious smell and wonderful taste of these roasted beans. A “true” Canadian will opt for a Tim Horton’s coffee than any other “unmentioned”, “overpriced” brand. I always look forward to hot summers and my Tim Horton’s iced cappuccino.
Cup of Tim Horton's Coffee
8. Culture - The great thing about the city is the cultures. Torontonians can really boast about the diverse cultures this city has. Chinatown, Greektown, Little Italy, Koreatown, Little India, and so on.
7. People - Sure, every city or town for that matter has its share of kooks. However, Toronto is so diverse in its people (somewhat ties in with #8), even the off beat ones are “normal”. Anyone can walk around in this city and completely blend in and become a Torontonian without missing a beat.
6. Food - I love the food here. It’s amazing. There are so many restaurants, grocery stores, different types of food, different price points. You can have an amazing meal here without breaking the bank. Going to Lawrence Market on the weekend for fresh food is so much fun. How about the blue chip truck on Queen? Have to give a shout out to his poutine.
Taste of the Danforth - Megas Restaurant in Greektown
How about Canada’s Wonderland? In all fairness, this should be a separate category all in itself, but it technically falls under entertainment. Who doesn’t enjoy a fear inducing roller coaster ride? One word: Behemoth. Try it, love it and do it again.
Top Gun Rollercoaster at Canada's Wonderland
4. Parks - Parks are somewhat taken for granted here in Toronto, and those who enjoy nature and have a furry friend who needs to be walked every day, know what I mean about having Parks on this list. There are so many gorgeous parks in the city and we work hard to keep it clean and beautiful all year round. I love the fact that you can take a hike and it feels like you left the city when you really haven’t really left at all.
3. Its Safe and Clean - Our city is one of the safest and cleanest cities out there, and trust me, I’ve seen so much worse. I’ve been to large cities (rather not mention them here), but they were polluted, smelly, smoggy and very very dirty. Toronto’s streets are on the most part litter free, and our air quality is pretty good.
2. TTC! - Who doesn’t love the TTC? It’s economical, fast, easy and green! For anyone needing to get around fast and without feeling the pains of rush hour traffic, take the streetcar or subway and get a coveted metropass.
TTC Streetcar at Dundas and Spadina
1. Sports and Hockey - Toronto has some pretty awesome teams. We have the Leafs, Argonauts and Blue Jays to name a few. We have the Hockey Hall of Fame which boasts our love of a cold rink and a puck. Toronto and the Leafs really go hand in hand and well, we’re a hockey nation.
Hockey Night in Toronto
Honourable Mentions
The Toronto Islands
Harbourfront
Distillery District
The Toronto Zoo
Exhibition Place
