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Hello NorthFace1

Define best city for you? Since for each and everyone they have a different kind of expectation from a new city.

Regards
Kenjee

In terms of lifestyle, without a doubt Vancouver, but it's expensive and you'll likely have problems finding work there as it has been one ot the top 3 destinations for newcomers for decades. Same story with Toronto and Montreal. work will be difficult to find.

If you're looking for a nice city, where you'll stand a much better chance of finding a job, cost of living is reasonable then I'd suggest that you focus on Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta.

Isnot better to work as minimum wage in some Ontarian city rather than moving to Alberta and spend xxx amount on the rent?

There are many metrics to identify which particular cities are liveable. Each has their own criteria of gauging what makes a city more livable than the other. Moneysense came up with their metrics and ranked more of the medium sized Canadian cities higher than your typical Vancouver, Calgary or Toronto.


Besides, there's more to it than life than your daily commute on the highway to work.

I'd say Calgary, simply due to the fact that compared to Toronto and Vancouver, the cost of living is cheaper but the quality of life is the same, if not better. With the exception of Vancouver, Calgary is one of the largest cultural figureheads and in a geographically diverse area. Prairies to the south and east, forests to the north, and the Rocky Mountains just a short drive west, it has a little of everything. Between the yearly Calgary Stampede, the nearby ski resorts, the lakes, the social/urban scene, and the cultural diversity, it's just a nice place to be.... For a city.

Vancouver! BC..
why??
Because ... Vancouver is the city where it's not and snow like the rest of Canada...
Because ... you definitely want to stayand live in peace.
Because ... you want to live your "American Dream" in Canadian version
Because ... you're a fan of outdoor activities (hiking, skiing, biking, boat, ...) erc
Because ... between mountains, lakes, oceans, islands, Vancouver enjoys an exceptional geographical position
Because ... you will find work

Six Canadian cities out of 50 receive top marks for attracting newcomers, mobile workers and families.
This is according to the survey of CONFERENCE BOARD. The idea behind the survey is that cities will continue to accumulate wealth only if they can attract the best and the brightest; such as a strong economy, a culture of innovation, or a high quality of life.

•    Waterloo, Calgary, Ottawa, Richmond Hill, Vancouver, and St. John's remain the most attractive cities to live for newcomers since last report in 2010.
•    Attracting skilled workers is crucial to the competitiveness of Canada and its cities; Communities that fail to attract new people will struggle to stay prosperous and vibrant.
•    Cities offering centres of innovation are valued the most when choosing where to live.

I agree, if we look mostly to lifestyle, nice weather or nightlife, Vancouver come up easily!
If we think about the 3 biggest cities, of course Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal are pointed!

The idea is: when we ask for best cities, are we talking about the most beautiful one with outstanding nature? The one where we can spend the nicest holiday? The one where are the jobs with highest salary? The most secure one? The best one where we can raise our kids ? ….

Philipyeo gave a good link to start with:
… ll-ranking

I also agree with Katie for choosing Calgary, but still have a reserve for the choice of Vancouver. As our friend wjwoodward said, it's expensive and you'll likely have problems finding work there. Having a job and a good salary is good, but affordable house is better !

Apres tout et tout ..Tout dépend de ce qu'on cherche et ce qu'on aime et de notre but ici-bas...Et d’après moi ..On est jamais mieux que dans les bras de Morphée ou presque...

@ Haydaro > As this topic is on the Canada anglophone forum, i invite you to post in english please.

Thanks

Priscilla