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Old 08-12-2013, 02:28 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by macker View Post
Yep, just used the cover title from Outside. America's Best Towns : 18 Perfect Places to Live. Apply the same to Canada. They are looking at it from the perspective of the hamster cage with the most wheels and toys to keep you moving and as a result make the place more enjoyable/beautiful/livable = best.

Best town is the best place to get outside and be active. Nothing to back it up but I would bet that the life expectancy in these noteworthy towns/cities is higher than somewhere that you are stuck inside with nothing to tempt you to go outside and be active.
I don't think I've ever "gone outside" and "been active" in my life. That to me, is not the mark of a great town/city at all.

I prefer cultural attractions, great restaurants, friendly people, low crime rate, good traffic management, cheap and efficient public transport etc.
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