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Originally Posted by Peanut
I feel like an apt comparison would be airports. Like someone saying the travel options are the same in Penticton as they are in Calgary because they both have airports. Well, no, they objectively aren't the same. Calgary airport is bigger, busier, offers more airlines, more destinations, more travel times, etc. Penticton HAS an airport. That's good. It provides travel options. But it does not provide the same travel options as the Calgary airport.
And then the person says "well, if you consider the Penticton airport PLUS the Kelowna airport, it's basically the same". Well, no. It's still not the same even considering the bigger airport in the bigger town nearby, and now you're also moving the goalposts.
BUT ANYWAYS. I dream of small-er town living myself. I just don't know what town exactly strikes the right balance FOR ME (and my family) of the things that we value.
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This is spot on, there are airports and there are international airports. You want nonstop to Maui, CR, or London and Calgary will get you there. Even people who live in Kelowna, Spokane, or Penticton have to use connecting flights
Its not only flying, when it comes to driving, be prepared to have a new expensive SUV or truck to take your kids two hours to get to hockey games or swim meets. Now, if that new SUV or truck has an issue and you do not have a local dealer, be prepared to drive in to Calgary or have parts shipped in for self install.