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As a Torontonian I'm just wondering. Do you think of ot it at all? And of you do (say you live in a border state) what are your perceptions of it? Do you think it compares to New York City of Chicago
I know it's a big city, but I'm really not sure what it's known for specifically. I definitely know Montreal has the French aspect, but Toronto/Ontario, no idea. I've heard it's kinda similar to American Midwestern cities like Chicago, though.
To me, it feels like a cross between Chicago and Minneapolis.
It's a cleaner, safer, friendlier, less impoverished version of Chicago with less to do, less diversity (but still more than most cities), worse bars, less character, crappy beaches, and less options in terms of food (both ethnic and fine-dining).
That said, it's a great city to visit, and I'd be happy living there, but I'd prefer the big cities in the Northeastern and Midwestern USA.
^ it's not really "known" for anything. However it is the economic powerhouse of Canada. We don't get loads of tourism like New York or anything, but foreigners seem to think it's a nice city.
To me, it feels like a cross between Chicago and Minneapolis.
It's a cleaner, safer, friendlier, less impoverished version of Chicago with less to do, less diversity (but still more than most cities), worse bars, less character, crappy beaches, and less options in terms of food (both ethnic and fine-dining).
That said, it's a great city to visit, and I'd be happy living there, but I'd prefer the big cities in the Northeastern and Midwestern USA.
Whst do you mean by less diversity? Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world.
As a Torontonian I'm just wondering. Do you think of ot it at all? And of you do (say you live in a border state) what are your perceptions of it? Do you think it compares to New York City of Chicago
I have never been there but Mr. CSD has for business, he said it is pretty much like any other large city.
Personally I don't think anything of Toronto and don't think about it unless an article has caught my interest and I read it.
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Toronto is OK. It's cleaner than most cities its size. I don't care much for the architecture there, lots of glass boxes. The Rob Ford clown show last year was interesting to watch. I prefer visiting Montreal, it actually makes me feel like I've left the country.
I love Toronto. But it's more like Chicago than NYC, except I like Toronto a lot more than Chicago.
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