Small Towns: Perfect Alternative to Big Cities in Canada

Recent studies and reports have revealed smaller communities with countryside attraction and access to city jobs are preferred by many and this is for a reason. 

If the thought is on your mind, then this article is just for you. Read on and find out more about it.

 There is no denying the fact that big cities are associated with maddening traffic, deteriorating green spaces, and increased stress levels. Also, many people are not able to afford big houses in the cities and this doesn’t allow them to maintain a certain standard of living. 

Due to all these reasons, people prefer smaller towns for settling down. This way they get access to the majestic hills, mesmerizing lakes, and safe streets for their near and dear ones. At the end of the day, when a person gets back home after working hard, one is simply looking forward to enjoying quality time with near and dear ones and this is not possible in big cities without spending a lot of money. 

All those people who are thinking seriously about shifting to Canada are in a fix as they are not able to decide the city or area. Well, most of them who are simply looking for high paying job opportunities are opting for Toronto. But the major concern in such cases for the people will be the high cost of living in such cities. Also, the face-paced lifestyle is not everyone’s cup of tea. 

Opt for Supercharged Countryside:

This looks like a lucrative option to all those highly paid city workers who are looking for bigger houses and tranquility, but also for those who wish to enjoy the laid back lifestyle. 

People prefer smaller towns which are associated with:

• Low crime rate
• Community engagement 
• Affordability 

All these factors are adding to the growing popularity of the smaller towns. 

Ontario and B.C. Area: These make it to the top of the list and this is due to the stable economies, reduced health care wait, and amazing weather. These communities seem very lucrative to many. People are ready to travel that extra bit due to factors like affordable houses. 

In such a scenario Collingwood is one of those places which is preferred by many residents for work purposes as it is within the borders of Ontario. The place offers the perfect amalgamation of stable economic expansion and access to outside recreation. As a matter of fact, the town was selected as one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada situated outside a major area, according to the 2016 census. 

Also, there are many residents of the big cities who are not looking forward to traveling all the way for work purposes. They wish to flee the cities entirely and reside in the smaller towns permanently.  

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