Is Toronto a good place to live in? by Sarah Khurshid

TORONTO IS A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE IN

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 16:20:05 UTC

YES

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 16:20:16 UTC

NO

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 16:20:24 UTC

MULTICULTURAL CITY

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 18:44:47 UTC

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 18:45:52 UTC

speaking in English = allows for a comfortable feeling

meet people from other countries

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 18:46:49 UTC

high quality schools: public schools & college/universities

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 18:47:54 UTC

lots of job opportunities

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 18:51:08 UTC

crowded

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 18:52:17 UTC

high housing costs

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 18:52:26 UTC

high living costs/expenses

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 18:52:33 UTC

limited infrastructure

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(ex: hospital; housing)

great transportation system

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 18:54:06 UTC

bus schedules

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lots of manufacturers

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learn about different cultures

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 18:57:34 UTC

SAFE PLACE?

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bike lanes maintenance not good

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Traffic can be bad

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there are concerts, festival, sport game, and museums in the city.

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Best medical resoreces-many hospitals and healthcare services

joannaliu0799 — 2026-03-10 19:01:25 UTC

free health care

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parks and green spaces

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museums, cinema, art galleries, indoor playgrounds, aquariums

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Four visible seasons

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many lakes for canoeing & camping

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Good Place for Business

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Unclean subways

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very poor service in emergency

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shortage of family doctors, nurses & specialists

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beautiful summer and fall

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crowded on highway

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 19:13:17 UTC

WEAK HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 19:15:59 UTC

long wait times

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 19:16:48 UTC

long wait times

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 19:18:31 UTC

EXPENSIVE

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 21:48:01 UTC

only a few hospitals

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 21:50:53 UTC

doctors not fully-trained or don't know too much

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 21:53:49 UTC

TERRIBLE COMMUTE FOR WORK / SCHOOL

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Poor public transportation

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accidents

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smelly and disgusting stations

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train - sometimes garbage on the seat

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 22:02:44 UTC

not on time; "out of service"

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 22:05:00 UTC

long routes; multiple changes can take too long

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 22:06:50 UTC

unsafe driving conditions

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 22:07:53 UTC

BAD WEATHER IN WINTER

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 22:10:17 UTC

unsafe walking conditions

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 22:10:53 UTC

shovelling snow = can be annoying

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 22:11:09 UTC

limited outdoor physical activity

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-10 22:12:08 UTC

good variety of entertainment

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-11 18:30:38 UTC

lots of restaurants with different cultural foods

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-11 18:31:06 UTC

lots of things to do in free time

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clean water and clean air

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RECREATIONAL SERVICES

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skiing, sledding, ice-skating, ice-fishing

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outdoor activities

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parks & trails (for hiking, cycling)

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indoor activities

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GOOD EDUCATION SYSTEM

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good teachers

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good buildings

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students learn useful skills

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responsive & supportive towards students

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trained & professional

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-12 18:16:33 UTC

GOOD INFRASTRUCTURE/ FACILITIES

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-12 18:25:37 UTC

public transportation available (subway; buses; streetcar)

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-12 18:28:47 UTC

shared/non-shared transportations - cars, Uber, LYFT, etc

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-12 18:32:40 UTC

SAFE PLACE?

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-12 18:39:41 UTC

less discrimination

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-12 18:42:58 UTC

respectful towards others from different cultures/countries

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-12 18:46:02 UTC

feeling of belonging

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-12 18:46:46 UTC

NOT VERY ARTISTIC

sarahkhurshid2 — 2026-03-13 18:07:41 UTC