Originally Posted by teamcompi
I too am a northern blood. I am thinking 6 months in Canada. I kind of like St. Louis, maybe for the late fall then off to the south east for the winter and early spring. Great question, I will check back.
The reason for St. Louis is that the Katy trail is close and if you want you can ride some hills nearby. I have always had a great time there, and housing is cheap, food is good and it seems close to the rest of the south and south east.
Only been to St Louis once and was not there long enough to give it a fair test. But I don;t think it will work for me - too cold in the deep winter and I don;t want to have 3 places. Where do you think u will live in Canada - I grew up all around southern ontario but in recent years revisited Toronto and I love the downtown - multicultural, nice restaurants, theater and safe! I could easily see myself walking from my condo to get an espresso in an italian cafe, bagel and lox at the deli, some brie and bagette for lunch, a beer in an irish pub and dinner - well too many to choose.... of course now I need to get on my bike and ride ride ride to burn off all those calorie!
thanks!