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Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Borgamaame: 12:54am On Jan 23, 2023 |
NumeroUno7: Or maybe both? |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Borgamaame: 1:04am On Jan 23, 2023 |
NumeroUno7: Well, not exactly. Being "better structured" can be interpreted differently. If you mean structure in terms of infrastructure, I cannot use Toronto, Ontario as a representative of Canada if I make an attempt to compare Canada to the United States. It will be unfair and an imbalanced comparison. Still on structure in terms of infrastructure, there is a lot of similarity between the U.S states I have visited and Toronto, Ontario. Road networks, road signs designs, metro, streets, etc all look alike. As someone said, if you were blindfolded and dropped in an area in the US, and taken off to another area in Canada, you most likely will not tell where you are except you read signs that may be written in French or if you see KM/H speed limits and very subtle differences. If you mean structure in terms of beautiful places, Toronto, Ontario has quite a lot of beautiful high-rise buildings (condos, offices, etc) and tourist attractions. This is no different from Boston, Massachusetts, Alexandria, Virginia, Washington D.C., Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, New York, New York, and other US cities I have visited. There are lots of tourist attractions and historic sites in the US as well as Toronto, Ontario. So, I cannot say one is better than the other I hear the healthcare system and system of benefits is better in Canada (I don't have specific and reliable information to share yet) but I interacted with some Canadians that were of the opinion that they preferred Canada to the US. it was just four people I interacted with that said this. Only one of them has lived in the US and this person prefers Canada to US primarily because the shorter route to permanent residency and few other reasons. From my little experience, I liked the transport system in Toronto, Ontario. I guess it was great because it is a big city. Until I visit other provinces, I do not have the authority to say 'jack' about Canada. 17 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Borgamaame: 1:08am On Jan 23, 2023 |
Geo4646: Lol...please, reduce the volume so my destiny helpers on this forum will not think otherwise when they are led to help me. 1 Like |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Borgamaame: 1:12am On Jan 23, 2023 |
ednut1: I think it is unfair to do a full blown comparison between the United States and Canada. This doesn't mean I support you when you say "The Usa is miles apart". While that may be true in some areas, Canada can give the Usa a run for their money in some areas. Some people think of the economy when comparing both countries, others think of social life, while some think about safety, education, healthcare, immigration laws and other important aspects. You may want to be specific so Canada stans don't come for you lol 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Borgamaame: 1:14am On Jan 23, 2023 |
ednut1: Now, you're revealing good information that can help people make assessments I'm guessing you mean better in terms of economy, job opportunities, etc.? |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Borgamaame: 1:18am On Jan 23, 2023 |
Realteeyee123: Lol I saw this coming! You decided to approach this thread with 'vawulence' It might interest you to know that I have met people who have lived in the US for years who have never heard gunshots in their neighborhoods. While gun violence is a menace in some parts of the US, not everyone's experiences are same. I feel sorry for victims of gun violence. I would never wish that on anybody. When I was planning and researching before embarking on my trip to Canada (Toronto, Ontario), I learnt there are certain no-go areas (especially at night). I found threads on different platforms and blogs where people talked about really bad experiences they have witnessed and encountered in Ontario. I forget the names of the places though. As long as there are unemployed humans or humans that have no value for life, there'd always be problems irrespective of the society. 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Borgamaame: 1:21am On Jan 23, 2023 |
ZINNYBANKS: Hahahahaha...thank you o. Actually, stress dey oyinbo con3. But they differ from what many 'non-oyibo' countries experience. Even people that have salary-jobs face stress. But, it is generally good with some downsides that people may or may not bear with. 2 Likes |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Borgamaame: 1:23am On Jan 23, 2023 |
NumeroUno7: I agree with your submission! US and Canada have lots of similarities - in their systems and infrastructure. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Borgamaame: 1:24am On Jan 23, 2023 |
ednut1: Hahahahaha That's a great observation! It took me a while to register that I was in Canada and not the US when I got to Niagara. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Borgamaame: 1:25am On Jan 23, 2023 |
Adex2442: Thank you! I say a resounding AMEN |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Borgamaame: 1:26am On Jan 23, 2023 |
Looks like I have responded to everyone's comments. Thanks for making this engaging! I appreciate all the active readers and the ghost readers too. Back to my trip... 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Borgamaame: 1:42am On Jan 23, 2023 |
Finally made it to Nathan Philips Square... When I got there, there were hundreds of people waiting to get on the Ice to skate. I have tried skating once and it wasn't the best experience Renting a skating shoe here cost less than CAD 30. I did not ask with the intention of skating though lol I declined to skate because there were lots of people there and I am nowhere near being an experienced skater. So, to avoid stories that touch the heart, I decided to enjoy the experience with my eyes. Pictures... 6 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Borgamaame: 1:47am On Jan 23, 2023 |
More pictures... I kinda regretted taking off my braids for this trip. Well, I'm thankful I travelled with a head warmer. 1 Like
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Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Borgamaame: 1:48am On Jan 23, 2023 |
To be continued... |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Geo4646: 12:24pm On Jan 23, 2023 |
Borgamaame: Ur someone else destiny helper also, it not easy to be in that position u are, Pls nothing is too small oo. Hunger dey shege. Even if nah garri and groundnut. 2 Likes |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by obuburam: 12:37pm On Jan 23, 2023 |
Enlighten 1 Like |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by NumeroUno7(m): 1:54am On Jan 24, 2023 |
Nice photos OP.... Can you keep 'em pictures coming? 1 Like |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Parkflash(f): 7:16pm On Jan 24, 2023 |
Borgamaame: And here I was thinking you're a man all this while 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Borgamaame: 5:31am On Jan 25, 2023 |
Geo4646: I receive it...amen. Miracle no dey tire Jesus. |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Borgamaame: 5:32am On Jan 25, 2023 |
obuburam: Thanks! |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Borgamaame: 5:32am On Jan 25, 2023 |
NumeroUno7: Thank you. Yeah, sure |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Borgamaame: 5:32am On Jan 25, 2023 |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Borgamaame: 5:41am On Jan 25, 2023 |
After a swell time at Nathan Philips Square, my next stop was Yonge Dundas Square (you can call it the New York Times Square of Toronto). I did feel like I was in Times Square. It has similar architecture, lighting, and adverts as you find in Times Square. Per chance, I've been in Times Square so it felt a little close to being back in NY. 2 Likes
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Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Borgamaame: 5:47am On Jan 25, 2023 |
From wikipedia: Yonge–Dundas Square, or Dundas Square, is a public square at the southeast corner of the intersection of Yonge Street and Dundas Street East in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Designed by Brown and Storey Architects, the square was conceived in 1997 as part of revitalizing the intersection. The last two pictures are of Times Square, Manhattan, NY. Credits: Tino. Anna Merlits. (culled from Google). Sadly, I Can't post my pictures from my trip to Times Square. 1 Like
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Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Borgamaame: 6:28pm On Jan 25, 2023 |
After Leaving Yonge-Dundas Square, my next stop was a Korean restaurant nearby. I'm not sure what informed my decision to do that (I guess one of my new year resolutions is to try new dishes wherever I find myself). Oh..I remember! A friend who is a K-pop and K-drama fan recommended 'Jajangmyeon'. From wikipedia: Jajangmyeon or jjajangmyeon is a Chinese-Korean noodle dish topped with a thick sauce made of chunjang, diced pork, and vegetables. Variants of the dish use seafood, or other meats. Both the name and dish originate from Zhajiangmian. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by NumeroUno7(m): 8:10am On Jan 26, 2023 |
You no snap the picture of the dish? 1 Like |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Abbiamaka73(m): 9:57pm On Jan 26, 2023 |
One can tell that you guys are leaving a good and beautiful life there 🙏💝 1 Like |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Nolevel666: 10:05pm On Jan 26, 2023 |
Pack all the Nigerians in Nigeria and dump them into an empty canada and united states. After one year come back and see what they will turn the place into. They know how to run to other countries yet have no plan to transform theirs into the places they are running to 5 Likes |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by ElijahIme1992(m): 10:05pm On Jan 26, 2023 |
Borgamaame:Op u no dey enter mexico? 1 Like |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Greystone: 10:06pm On Jan 26, 2023 |
Borgamaame: Beautiful pictures. I absolutely love road trips. Following this thread. 1 Like |
Re: Road Trip To Toronto, Ontario, Canada From Pennsylvania by Streetmovement(m): 10:06pm On Jan 26, 2023 |
Wotoporiously speaking This thread is delicious 🤗 1 Like |
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