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The two areas are both incredibly geographically diverse. However, mainly because it is so much larger, Canada is certainly more geographically the diverse. I think people are saying California is because it has so much climactic diversity in such a small area. Obviously Canada lacks hot deserts or Mediterranean climates, because it does not have the warm weather regions that California has. But for geographic diversity, Canada has it all.
Except for deserts, beaches, Mediterranean climate? You're contradicting yourself.
Greater geographic diversity? Not by a long shot. The Canadian Rockies are superior to the Sierra and I think Vancouver beats any of our cities but even just San Diego County has far more geographic diversity than Canada. I don't think you've ever been to California. You sure don't know anything about us.
You're lying. California on the whole has less diversity than Canada, never mind San Diego County.
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You're lying. California on the whole has less diversity than Canada, never mind San Diego County.
True, BC alone has temperate rain forests, several islands, glacier covered mountain peaks, semi arid areas (Okanagan), sub arctic terrain, and the Rockies. To say SD county has more than that is quite a stretch.
I think Yosemite alone trumps any national park Canada has to offer. There's a reason why Yosemite is world famous while i don't know a single Canadian national park.
San Francisco trumps Vancouver as well. 16-17 million people visits San Fran every year. How much does Vancouver attracts? San Fran boasts the world famous Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Napa Valley, and Alcatraz. What's famous in Vancouver?
Add another power house, LA, into the mix, then it's a win!
That the California Republic by itself, can take on a huge country the size of Canada, shows how amazing California really is. But still I am going to have to vote for Canada which is an amazing country in its own right.
I think Yosemite alone trumps any national park Canada has to offer. There's a reason why Yosemite is world famous while i don't know a single Canadian national park.
On a global level, Banff is just as famous as Yosemite. I am surprised you don't know about it.
Do people outside of calgary actually like calgary? I always think of it as being hated on by canadians.
A lot of Canadians have a hate on for Calgary. It is different from many Canadian cities. Oil and gas really dominates the town, and it isn't the most loved industry. Calgary is also much more conservative than other major cities, so it is a little out of step politically.
There is a lot to like about Calgary though. The economy is great, and there is there is great opportunity for young people (it also has one of the youngest populations in the country). The city is very clean, and very safe. There are great recreational facilities and city pathways/parks. The transit system is good. And we are close to the mountains.
But, I find it to be a bland city. The downtown is lively during business hours, but a ghost town in evenings and weekends. While there are some interesting neighborhoods, the suburbs are mostly cookie-cutter. Calgary can be an expensive city as well. While people tend to be nice enough, they can be reserved socially. It also seems like the entire city leaves for BC on a long weekend.
I am not in love with the place, but I have a good job here and the skiing is great. Calgary works for now, but I will likely move at some point.....maybe to California.
As a native Bostonian who's traveled to Cali (LA, Anaheim and San Diego) and Canada (Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City and Nova Scotia), I have to go against my West Coast compatriots for no other reason than the fact that I hate the Lakers
- More interesting Calif
- Parks Canada
- Dining Calif
- Sight seeing locations Calif
- Weather Calif
- Economy Calif
- Prominence Canada (has a spot on the UN Security Council, the fact that it is a country also is significant)
- Diversity & Integration Calif
- More scenic Calif
- Better cities Calif
- More livable Calif
I think California wins. Everything from deserts to glaciers, inland seas, large extensive estuaries. Its city diversity is a great plus. It might be better compared Canada vs Cascadia. If i had to choose a Canadian city to live in, it would be Vancou, Montreal, or Toronto.
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