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What's your favorite city in Canada? Why?

I think Quebec is really pretty

While Victoria has a lot to offer, I have to say NOTHING beats Vancouver. My favorite urban metro city bar none.

Kingston, Ontario.

Canada was far more advanced in the studies of epilepsy. We went to the hospital up there with Mom once every two months or so (we lived near Watertown, NY - it was almost a hop, skip and jump).

It reminds me of childhood, Mom, and home.

Well I've gown up in Toronto and have lived there all my life, I went to university in peterborough and I can say that I'd easily live up that way again, but my hubby wont's to live in the Niagara regain he loves the falls. For me Toronto it is, because its my childhood home

Orillia. I just moved from there and I'm homesick.

That's not easy as I have never been to a Canadian city that I did not enjoy. However, with no disrespect to Quebec, Montreal, Toronto, Ottowa, Victoria,or Halifax, I would say Vancouver is my favorite: The Anthropolgy Museum, the Totems in Stanley Park, the harbor, multi-ethnic diversity and it's a departure point to the mystical Queen Charlotte Islands.

I did not realize they have a Kingston in Canada. We have Kingston in Jamaica, West Indies too. And I think they have one in New York, USA. How interesting !!!!

This thread reminded me of a funny story. When I was 16, my family went on a bus tour of the maritime provinces (that actually started in Ontario.) We toured from Toronto, up along the Saint Lawrence, through New Brunswick, PEI, Nova Scotia, and even over to Newfoundland! In ever major city, we had the opportunity to view the University. Without fail, at each new campus I proclaimed, "*THIS* is where I want to go!"

I won't pick a "favourite." I can't. I haven't had the chance to visit even all the major cities, let alone the smaller gems of the provinces. I'll weigh in after I've had a chance to check out Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Yellowknife, and Iqaluit!

I was surprised to see Kingston, ON. It's about 45mins away from me. Of the places I've seen so far I really love Jasper, Alberta.

When i was a kid I went to Canada with my mom & dad to visit family
While there i remember visiting a Church that had crutches and other things hanging up suppose to be of people who were healed
Would any one know of this Church and where it is
I wish i could find my lost relatives in Canada

The best cities in Canada would be Vancouver or Victoria, this is because of the weather and scenery. Near Victoria you can ski in the morning and then surf in the afternoon. In both cities you can golf and cycle most of the year. Vancouver has two ski hills less than an hour away. and several more up to two hours away. In the winter the temp. seldom gets to -10 c. with most days above 0 c. and very little snow shoveling. We should change the name of the Provence to British California.

Angela, there's a Kingston in Greater London too. It's on the Thames, very nice.

Vancouver, by far. I use vacation rental sites like HereStay and HomeAway to find homes in the area whenever I can. I absolutely love it there.

Vancouver! I love all the water and mountains.

Quebec City is my favorite, Thanks a lot.

I'm also fond of the Niagara wine region. The entire area is full of beautiful wineries and delicious ice wine. It's also near the Falls which are quite lovely to see as well.

As the Canadian Culture editor, I would really like to bring this topic back into the discussion forum and learn from our readership what Canadian cities are of interest and also to dispel any myths readers might have. Because I travel so much, I enjoy the many opportunities talking with people, especially when they say, 'Ah! Canada. I have a relative in ...' There's never been an interaction when that exclamation wasn't attached to a smile. I would love to hear some feedback and thoughts.
Monika R @ Canada

canadianculture@bellaonline.com

I loved all of the Yukon and British Colombia (well, what I've managed to see of it so far), but I have especially fond memories of the Summerland and Penticton, BC area. I don't think it's a well known tourist destination, but it's just beautiful! It took me totally by surprise and was a lovely wine and fruit tree region. I came through in late fall last time and have plans to make my next trip earlier in the summer to taste more of the fresh fruits! I also look forward to staying longer along one of the lakes in the area next time - I saw what looked like a great campground along Skaha Lake (I think that was the name ...).