Well if nothing else, moving to certain parts of Canada would be the easiest adjustment. When I was in Winnipeg I wouldn't have even known I was outside the U.S. if it wasn't for the metric system on speed limit signs, crosswalk signs I never did figure out, movie theater tickets that were actually reasonably priced, and the random stereotypical "eh".

Update: For all you south of 49 types who talk about moving here and refer to it as though it were homogenous, let me assure you that Vancouver and St. Johns have little in common, as do Montreal and Toronto, Winnipeg and Calgary, Prince George and Fredricton.

Origninal review:
I already live here, and am well aware of both its upsides and down-sides.



Sane, most of the time, frikkin looney the rest. Its cultural identity got lost somewhere in the Atlantic between England, France and the U.S. The nation with the biggest self-esteem problem in the world.



The west coast, at least the south west coast is marvellous.



The prairies are a cultural, social, and political wasteland.



Ontario is trying to be New York without the fun.



Quebec is fantastic.



The Atlantic provinces are great in spots (St. Johns, Newfoundland, party central) and rival the deepest shitholes of the southern U.S. in others.



As for the far north, well, you can make a pile of coin there in the right industry, but it's no place to live.



Collectively, its economy is closely tied to its southern neighbor, with the result that it gets the best and worst of it.

I have a couple of acquaintances that I know from Canada, so if for any reason at all, that would be a good enough one.

I like Canada. I have citizenship by birthright through my dad who was Canadian even though I'm American. Anyway, good place, good times.

British Columbia and Ontario are solid places to live in. British Columbia in particular has some spectacular scenery and a very mellow vibe. Ontario is culturally well positioned between Michigan and New York. However, Canada, in its current incarnation, probably will cease to exist in 20 years because it is a weak confederation of very distinct provinces. NAFTA has only accelerated the reorientation of the provinces to their corresponding states e.g. British Columbia and Washington. Expect to see a political realignment of North America very soon.

Maybe- I'd have to see if I could take the winters.I've met lots of Canadians and they are fine people.I was there once,but it was a very long time ago and I'm sure it's very different now.I'm told they have a great night life there now.

Outside Europe, would be my first choice.

If I had to move, I guess Canada would be it. Always stay in a country that allows writs of habeas corpus.

I'd like to visit the country, particularly Toronto, which gets rave reviews from friends who've been there. On the other hand, Massachusetts and Indiana have been cold enough!

canada is healthy country but wouldn't move there.

This is the only country outside Europe that I would move to.

The only thing that would keep me for moving to Canada is the winter weather. Living in Arizona for 17 years, I am use to winters around 60 to 70 degrees.

While my countryman Louie raises profound and characteristically thought-provoking points, the reason I wouldn't move to Canada is that it's too damn cold.

This is laughable.I do not know anyone who wishes they were Canadian.Canada will always be in the shadow of the U.S.Update:I have figured out Canada, finally.It is an extension of France.Half of em' speak French anyway.Why don't France just claim Canada as their own?

Gotta love Canada. Soon as I can I am leaving the hellhole of Georgia and moving to Toronto!

Canada is the best country to live in the world. Americans envy Canadians more than Canadians envy Americans. The myth about Canada being the little brother of USA is because USA did mistakes that Canada didn't do, this is a pathetic way for Americans to feel better I guess. The West coast is better than East coast though, the winter is softer and peoples are very kind on the West coast. East is a little different, a little colder and peoples seem to be independant and ignorant. The only important disadvantage I've seen when I was in Canada was the weather, unfortunately it is very cold half of the year, but in summer (specially British Colombia) Canada is gorgeous!

If I had to leave the United states, I'd head north. It's a stone's throw away from home, and Canada has many of the Amenities and rights we do.

I have nothing against Canada, but I can't stand the cold, and that alone takes off two stars. I've discovered that people want to move to Canada during the summer, but when winter rolls around...Cancun.

I immigrated to Canada from the Caribbean and have never looked back. The beauty of this country and it's people across ALL Provinces is breathtaking. It's amazing the similarities of culture between everyday Canadians and Americans of the northern states. It must have a lot to do with the cold weather. The winter comes along and it bonds you to important life issues like HOCKEY , BEER , A COZY HOME and a GOOD SNOWBLOWER.

Seems nice. hopefully it would be cooler than a lot of summer sweltering US cities.

Close to home, most people speak English, lovely mountains. If you're into winter sports you'd love Canada. For me the winters are a little to long and to cold though. Like living in the U.P. of Michigan. brrr.

Never been there, but I've heard plenty of good things about Canada. The crime rate is low (in fact people in big cities still leave their doors unlooked) and the Canadians I've meet seemed pleasent and well-mannered. Of course, I'd want to check it out before I moved. If things get too chaotic here in the states, it would definatly be worth looking at.

Very good place, nice people and a lot of great places to go to.

I'd definetely mve to Canada despite the cold weather. Probably to Vancouver, but never to Quebec. That french sounds like ducks talking. Very ugly dialet, and people are rude also.

Since I already live here, I suppose I'll rate it a 5 for everybody else, just so they now that our country is awesome. I own a t-shirt that I think is really cute, and it says... I don't travel by dogsled. I wear a toque not a fur hat, we are the second largest country in the world. I AM CANADIAN! Winter is not all year round. I live in a house not an igloo. WE didn't copy our money from the game monopoly. The parliament building is not made of ice. The maple leaf is our national symbol. WE ARE STILL THE BEST HOCKEY PLAYERS IN THE WORLD!!!! Anyway, I'm done now.

Too cold

I am living in the US right now, and I am definetly moving back to Canada when I am finished my school program. I miss Vancouver's climate along with the landscape. It never rains here! Besides, the dramatic moutains, lush forests and clean lakes and oceans are the envy of the world. I also miss the multi-cultural nature of Vancouver. People are more welcoming; it seems as though non-caucasians must feel ignored and overlooked here. Finally, I miss Canadian media. Canadians will encorporate mutiple sources (ie. BBC, CNN, Europe and Asian news sources), inviting a more balanced perspective. I love Canada.

Depends where. I'd take the Maritimes, but leave me out of Quebec, please!

Hell no! Canadians are wanna be American's, id rather live in Mexico!

I think you already know what my awnser's gonna be. CA-NA-DA!

I've been to a few places in Canada but it was a very long time ago and I wasn't there long. The place that stands out the most to me was British Columbia - which is drop dead gorgeous like most of the northwest. It's a lot more rugged than I'm use to and the mountain/height issue isn't something I deal with well. But, I'm pretty sure the climate would agree with me.

This would be my first choice. No language barrier unless you live in Quebec, but even there you can get by with English easily enough. People are generally laid back. The East Coast has that biting cold in the winter months; I would go for the West Coast which is still no cakewalk but more moderate.

I live in Vancouver and Its the best! I get to go snowboarding, go to the beach, practically do anything!

Canada ROX!!!

If I did not live in the US, this is the country I would live in. My first choice would be Vancouver or anywhere nearby in BC, or in Toronto.

Certainly would be the easiest to adjust to. If I had my pick I'd live on the west coast. Every time I have visited it has seemed sane, friendly, relaxed, in every way a good and livable place.

I would move to Canada, the closest thing to American culture of any country, (sorry Canadians). Only thing keeping it a 4 is somewhat liberal politics, and I cannot condone legalizing marijuana, that's just me.