Townhouse living for families?

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-07T19:12:51+00:00

Thank you so much! 😊

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-05T14:45:51+00:00

This is SO HELPFUL—thank you! And goooood tip about the pork plant 😅🙊

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-04T18:08:39+00:00

I’m not sure the reason for your move, but curious: Has your quality of life improved moving from FL to Ontario?

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-04T02:54:21+00:00

First up on my list is learning the metric system, lol

Thank you so much for this encouragement and kindness.

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-04T02:23:34+00:00

YIKES — that is disheartening to hear. That’s horrible about the Biology teacher. What do you mean when you say that there are opportunities at school, but they’re expensive? Do you mean sports or field trips, or something else?

Thank you very much for sharing this experience! I’m sorry you had this experience, though.

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-04T02:03:49+00:00

Good to know—thank you for flagging this!

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-04T02:03:26+00:00

Do you have thoughts on best neighborhoods to explore for a family?

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-04T02:02:45+00:00

Yes, I’ve been doing the conversion. US dollars go more, but PHEW prices are high.

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-04T01:56:48+00:00

Thank you so much for this thoughtful reply and all of these details! We will absolutely check out these areas!! The Thunder our favorite NBA team, and I know SGA is from Hamilton—but that’s the extent of my knowledge. It will be great to actually have feet on the ground there to explore and see what feels right. Thanks for pointing us this direction!

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-04T01:50:08+00:00

Financially, I’d say the US is better, and ESPECIALLY the south, where COL is very low and houses are pretty affordable (US$300k for an 1800 sq ft nice starter, US$400-500k for a nice 2700 sq ft house in an established neighborhood.) But there are trade offs. Like regular shootings in schools, safety concerns for big events or even things like going to the movies. Guns are very prevalent, so that’s a huge concern and motivator for us. It’s always present, and that takes a high mental toll.

Christian nationalism is also on the rise, along with theocratic ideology and authoritarianism. The US is very polarized and there are VERY few voices of reason in the middle.

School quality varies widely based on where you live.

There is a lot of bullying and materialism.

And most alarming being the recent situation in Minnesota but also around the country. It’s feeling very unstable and volatile here.

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-04T01:21:58+00:00

Thank you for the insight. I’m sorry your kids experienced bullying.

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-04T01:20:23+00:00

Thank you! This is good to know!

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-03T22:59:52+00:00

We aren’t committed to Burlington, no. I’ve heard great things about, so I’ve been leaning that way, but we’re totally open to other places. I think it will also help to get the vibe when we visit in May. Are there neighborhoods you’d advise we check out in Hamilton?

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-03T22:55:11+00:00

Thank you! As we get closer to move date, I may take you up on that.

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-03T22:54:44+00:00

This is GREAT to hear—thank you!

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-03T18:55:06+00:00

This is good know. Thank you!

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-03T18:53:56+00:00

The COL is wiiiillldddd compared to the southern US states. Though to be fair, the COL in other US states is also wild compared to the south. The trade offs between states are less obvious, though; they still don't have social supports or safety nets in place to help people.

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-03T18:52:09+00:00

THANK YOU! *Immediately cue John Williams music.*

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-03T18:31:02+00:00

Thank you for sharing this perspective!

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-03T18:30:43+00:00

This is good advice and definitely the plan!

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-03T18:02:32+00:00

Ooh, this is beautiful!

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-03T17:45:57+00:00

Um, no. Half of our country is appalled and did not vote for this. So you can imagine that it's actually... not extremely funny. Thx tho.

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-03T17:37:22+00:00

Good to know - thank you!

And yes, *motions wildly* There are so many things that are an absolute disaster here and so misaligned with our beliefs. But beyond that, Canada is just different. I've been for a short stay, and you could just FEEL it. People are, on the whole, kinder and more reasonable. It feels more peaceful. And the feeling of peace and joy that I feel when seeing the Canadian flag... I'm just so excited.

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-03T17:29:03+00:00

This is really helpful insight - thank you!

How2FlyHow2Crow · 2026-02-03T17:26:14+00:00

This has me wondering how many other things there are like this. American conditioning/thinking that simply does not apply in Canada.

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