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Azim · 08-16-2006, 12:14 PM

Among larger cities in Canada and the U.S, what are your favourites? Where do you most like to visit, and where could you see yourself living (this could produce different answers for sure). It could be based on any criteria that is important to you, whether it’s the ‘fun’ factor, the physical beauty and landscape, the friendliness of its people, climate, accessibility of public transportation and walking/biking trails, crime, attractions in its vicinity or the intangible ‘vibe’ you get from going there. Whatever it may be, you might even have some bias toward certain places because you were there during a particular time in your life.

Lets try and stick with relatively larger cities to level the playing field (ie. the metropolitan area has a population of one million or more), as its hard to decide if you prefer a Victoria B.C over a Montreal. If you decide to include your hometown, please put a * beside it so we know there may be some bias involved. J

Here’s mine:

1) Calgary*
Perfect sized city, not too big, not too small. Mountains are right there. People are friendly.Modern yet still has that simple old western feel to it. And its my hometown!
2) Chicago
Just an overall awesome city. Has something for everyone, and one of the few big US cities with a downtown that’s safe to walk in. Very high on the ‘intangibles’rating.
3) Montreal
Europe meets North America. Beautiful women and rivals Miami for party city status. Probably the most unique big city on the continent.
4) San Francisco
Jumping very high on my list after a visit there recently. Stunningly beautiful, cosmopolitan, fun and amazing weather (never too hot or too cold).
5) Vancouver
Haven’t been here in a while, but on physical beauty alone its up there. Outdoor activities also a big plus.
6) Boston
Smaller version of Chicago in some ways, has that dignified aura to it.
7) New York
Possibly should be higher, but a little too big for my tastes. In terms of things to do and how long it would take to get bored there, it has to be at or near the top.
8) Toronto
Multicultural, lot of stuff going on and probably the best place to be in North America during the World Cup.

08-16-2006, 12:14 PM	#1
Azim Backup Goalie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Milton, Ontario Exp:	Favourite NA cities Among larger cities in Canada and the U.S, what are your favourites? Where do you most like to visit, and where could you see yourself living (this could produce different answers for sure). It could be based on any criteria that is important to you, whether it’s the ‘fun’ factor, the physical beauty and landscape, the friendliness of its people, climate, accessibility of public transportation and walking/biking trails, crime, attractions in its vicinity or the intangible ‘vibe’ you get from going there. Whatever it may be, you might even have some bias toward certain places because you were there during a particular time in your life. Lets try and stick with relatively larger cities to level the playing field (ie. the metropolitan area has a population of one million or more), as its hard to decide if you prefer a Victoria B.C over a Montreal. If you decide to include your hometown, please put a * beside it so we know there may be some bias involved. J Here’s mine: 1) Calgary* Perfect sized city, not too big, not too small. Mountains are right there. People are friendly.Modern yet still has that simple old western feel to it. And its my hometown! 2) Chicago Just an overall awesome city. Has something for everyone, and one of the few big US cities with a downtown that’s safe to walk in. Very high on the ‘intangibles’rating. 3) Montreal Europe meets North America. Beautiful women and rivals Miami for party city status. Probably the most unique big city on the continent. 4) San Francisco Jumping very high on my list after a visit there recently. Stunningly beautiful, cosmopolitan, fun and amazing weather (never too hot or too cold). 5) Vancouver Haven’t been here in a while, but on physical beauty alone its up there. Outdoor activities also a big plus. 6) Boston Smaller version of Chicago in some ways, has that dignified aura to it. 7) New York Possibly should be higher, but a little too big for my tastes. In terms of things to do and how long it would take to get bored there, it has to be at or near the top. 8) Toronto Multicultural, lot of stuff going on and probably the best place to be in North America during the World Cup.