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There is a bit of rivalry between Montreal and Toronto. Toronto's commerce is head and shoulders above Montreal. Montreal has a bit more joie de vivre, ambiance, and character. Some may prefer the big skyline and high energy in Toronto or the cafes and cobbled streets of Old Montreal. Which one do you prefer, and why?
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Oh God. Yonge Street is really fugly with all those tiny 2-3 story houses cramped together and store signs of 1000 color pattens. It basically defines what a mediocre, charmless, low-end commercial street is.
Oh God. Yonge Street is really fugly with all those tiny 2-3 story houses cramped together and store signs of 1000 color pattens. It basically defines what a mediocre, charmless, low-end commercial street is.
It is true that this is not the most flattering picture of Toronto. There are better pictures of Toronto out there and nicer streetscapes than this in the city.
It is true that this is not the most flattering picture of Toronto. There are better pictures of Toronto out there and nicer streetscapes than this in the city.
I agree the photos are biased On the other hand, Yonge St downtown is symbolic of Toronto. It is the most important street bisecting the city, the major subway runs under it, and it is "the world's longest street". So to some extent, it IS fair to show Yonge St.
Yonge st downtown part in my words is Toronto's "two miles of shame". Something needs to be done about it sooner or later. Make it something either like Bloor (from Sherbourne to Unversity), elegant and luxurious; or Univerisity Ave, grand and majestic, or King West, charming and leisurely. Right now, it is downright boring and cheap-looking.
I agree the photos are biased On the other hand, Yonge St downtown is symbolic of Toronto. It is the most important street bisecting the city, the major subway runs under it, and it is "the world's longest street". So to some extent, it IS fair to show Yonge St.
Yonge st downtown part in my words is Toronto's "two miles of shame". Something needs to be done about it sooner or later. Make it something either like Bloor (from Sherbourne to Unversity), elegant and luxurious; or Univerisity Ave, grand and majestic, or King West, charming and leisurely. Right now, it is downright boring and cheap-looking.
You have a point about it being the main street in the city...
You have a point about it being the main street in the city...
I felt although Montreal is a smaller city, it looks bigger and more cosmoplitan. If you compare Rue St-Catherine, Rue Sherbrooke with say Yonge st and Bay street, I have to say Montreal wins hands down in giving a vibrant big city impression.
I can't explain it. Montreal simply looks bigger and grander. Toronto, for most of its part, does look like a collection of Yonge st (boring North American shops and houses) and Bay street (mindless glass towers with no style). Honestly all those generic low quality sushi houses and shawarma places along with those cheap souvenir stores make me sick.
If Montreal is not that cold and has more jobs, I would definitely want to live there. I am glad to know Montreal never looks up to Toronto as an example.
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It is true that this is not the most flattering picture of Toronto. There are better pictures of Toronto out there and nicer streetscapes than this in the city.
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You chose possibly the worst streetscape pic of Toronto, lol.
The skyline pic is nice at least. I could have chosen a hideous shot of the skyline with that hideous skydome dominating the picture. Yonge St was actually impressionable to me for Toronto, guess I should have had a local tour guide. The architecture in Toronto sorta made me think Vancouver meets East London.
Yes I do prefer Montreal and perhaps might of found a better shot of Toronto, so if you have a better pic then by all means share it.
Back on the thread topic though, which city do you prefer and why? Only one poster has stated their preference.
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On the other hand, Yonge St downtown is symbolic of Toronto. It is the most important street bisecting the city, the major subway runs under it, and it is "the world's longest street". So to some extent, it IS fair to show Yonge St. 
