legbreakgoogly

Hi,

I was browsing thru the Economist , and it got me thinking about the different cities in North America. Long story short, of all the major cities is Toronto the safest (this is implied quite heavily)?

Also what is the nicest part of Toronto?


Just a guy in London making comparisons...

Khumar

don't live any where close to downtown toronto. it's close to work, but it's got the shootings and the murders and the kidnappings and din diharay rapes.

the new 'burbs (oakville, brampton, missisauga, richmond hill) are where it's at right now. good transportation system, good new housing. it gives the small town vibe while being in the big city.

legbreakgoogly

What of this Rosedale?

Is it the South Ken of Canada?

mAd_ScIeNtIsT

I feel much more secure in Toronto than London. They think they have lots of violence, but they clearly haven't experienced living in London.

legbreakgoogly

Yes London is a violent city. Esp the South of the city.

cricketplaya

Overall Canada is a safe country but when you goto large cities where there is cultural diversity and economic situations are tough you will alway find violence.
I live in Montreal and I find it a safe city compared to Toronto or Vancouver. Montreal has the best transportation system in North America (last I have heard).
But I suggest you move to the suburbs like somebody mentioned: Brampton, Markham, Scarborough, Mississauga..etc

mAd_ScIeNtIsT

And yet the thought of one day returning to London fills me with joy.....

Rush

atleast 20 hurt in Montreal school shooting.

AQ

last time i checked, NY was also in North America

Faisal

Seems to me this is more a Canada-only discussion. The term "North America" in the title is only to entice readers. Once you guys are ready to talk about North America, then let us know.

Anil Khan

Bridal Path is a nice area.

The thing about living in the subarbs is that you must own a car; the transportation service (i.e. GO buses/trains) take forever to bring you into your work area or university (assuming its in Toronto).

Man with a Plan

I have edited the Thread title to avoid confusion.

legbreakgoogly

It was a broad thread. I was hoping to get comparisons between Toronto and other cities residents in NA.

Princess Fiona

I live in vaughan (maple) and this one of the best areas and plus i used to live in oakville before.. both places are really nice...

legbreakgoogly

I contest the change of title. Plz change it back.

I'm Kool

Yeah. I think Faisal bhai saab was just cracking a joke, since obviously Canadian cities are far more safer than American ones, which makes any argument for "this and this city in America is safer than Toronto" non-existant.

And if you are thinking of moving to North America, I would suggest moving to East Camden. Its a very beautiful city filled with nice, welcoming citizens. Words such as "crime" don't exist in any dictionary there (actually you'd be lucky to find a dictionary in East Camden in the first place). You can just wander across the state and bump across the Sopranos too. Very nice people, might I add.

Faisal

Yes, I'm Kool, Canadian cities are far more safer than American cities. Especially Montreal ki tau kiya hi baat hai! Masha Allah, masha allah.

Uncle Stalker

Have been in Toronto for more than 2 years now.
General impression has been good. But then again, no place is crime free.
GENERALLY speaking its safer as compared to other similar metropolitan areas. (criteria: Mugging incidents, Random shootings, car theft, vandalism etc etc)

_Lahore_Ka_Cheetah

1) Markham
2) Vaughan
3) Mississauga
4) Oakville
5) Jordan
6) Niagara Falls

_Lahore_Ka_Cheetah

n whoever mentioned scarborough.. .. .. last i heard, scarborough was the most dangerous place in canada.