TOP 8 WORST PLACES TO MOVE IN CANADA (2013)
immigroup.com
416-962-2623 / 1-866-760-2623
We’ve told you about some of the underrated immigration destinations in Canada, now check out our list of places prospective Canadians should avoid: the poor places, the racist places, the isolated places, the depressing places, the worst of the worst! Naturally, the tiny towns in the woods of Northern Ontario or the southern shore of Newfoundland would be the worst of the worst, but let’s be reasonable. Here are list of towns and cities with a substantial population (at least 5000 residents) that might seem like a decent idea to a prospective immigrant interested in a slower pace of living.
Photos Credit to:
1. New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
Photo by Verne Equinox, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo by JBarta via Wikimedia Commons
High crime rate? Check.
High unemployment? Check.
High cost of living? Check.
Limited access to services? Check.
High property taxes? Check.
Bad weather? Check.
Despite being a small, quaint city just a few hours from Halifax, New Glasgow tops polls of the worst places to live in Canada. How could those 10,000 people stand it? They must have all been born there.
In 2009 New Glasgow ranked 36th out of 208 in StatsCan's crime severity index. The crime rate increased from 2011 to 2012, and was significantly higher than the provincial average.
In 2006, New Glasgow had an unemployment rate of 7.7%. It has decreased since then and, as of the 2011 census, it was 5.7%, or slightly lower than the provincial average.
The cost of living in New Glasgow was estimated by one website to be 4% higher than the cost of living in New York City, but only 30.3% of those reporting say their households earn more than $60,000 Canadian per year (after taxes).
Property tax in New Glasgow was higher than the average in Nova Scotia and significantly higher than Halifax up to and including 2013.
Climate
New Glasgow receives 1212 cm of precipitation per year (that's more than Vancouver).
2. Kitchener - Waterloo, Ontario
Photo by Tina, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo by Tyx via Wikimedia
Photo by JustSomePics, via Wikimedia
Congratulations, Kitchener / Waterloo, you are the hate crime capital of Canada! Despite hosting two universities and a massive tech company campus, the Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge tri-city area experiences a high per capita rate of verbal and physical assaults on ethnic, religious and gay minorities. Despite its location in the highly diverse Southern Ontario region, Kitchener has inherited the mantle from the previous main offender, Calgary.
In 2011 Kitchener-Waterloo was surpassed by Peterborough, Hamilton and Ottawa in police-reported hate crimes, however the rate remained at nearly double the national average.
3. Thetford Mines, Quebec
The third of the three rogues’ gallery dwellers is poor Thetford Mines, the heart of Quebec’s asbestos mining region and the winner of the title Most Polluted City in Canada. Despite the overwhelming evidence of the dangerous health effects of asbestos, Canada still mines the dangerous mineral, and the biggest mine in a populated area is in Thetford Mines.
4. Bay Roberts, Newfoundland
Photos by Werner Koehler, via Wikimedia Commons
Many, many other rural communities on the east coast could make this list, but Bay Roberts appears because it has the highest unemployment rate in Canada, at 17%. Despite the oil, gas, mining and hydro-power booms in Newfoundland, Bay Roberts has somehow managed to avoid the job benefits. This wouldn’t seem so peculiar if Bay Roberts wasn’t just an hour’s drive from money-drunk St. John’s and other rapidly expanding bedroom communities like Conception Bay South.
The unemployment rate has improved as it was 20.7% in 2006
5. Sarnia, Ontario
Photo by P199, via Wikimedia
Sarnia itself may not be so bad, but its view of and proximity to American heavy industry helps to reinforce the fact that this border town is polluted. It also has an empty downtown and a shrinking population.
6. Saint John, New Brunswick
Photo by DDD DDD, via Wikimedia
Photo by Shipley07, via Wikimedia
Photo by Michael d40, via Wikimedia
Long known as the unglamourous milltown cousin to its apostrophic neighbour to the east, St. John’s, Saint John is a dirty, stinky pulp and paper port on the Bay of Fundy. Despite the natural beauty nearby, the city has a declining population and few economic opportunities outside of the paper mills, nuclear power plant, and small university satellite campus. Don’t end up in Saint John when you want to live in St. John’s!
7. Nanaimo, BC
Photo by Masterhatch, via Wikimedia
Photo by galina75, via Wikimedia
8. Thunder Bay, Ontario
Photo by Derek Hatfield, via Wikimedia
Photo by P199, via Wikimedia
YOUR TOP 10 WORST CITIES TO IMMIGRATE TO IN CANADA
416-962-2623 / 1-866-760-2623
Call us: 416-962-2623 / 1•866•760•2623
(Toll Free in Canada/US)
Email Us: info@immigroup.com
immigroup.com
When we first published The Top Worst Places to Move in Canada, it was not received so well. Probably because of the use of 'worst' in the title. So we decided to ask you. We conducted an internet poll, that most scientific of data collection methods. The poll included the 8 cities in our original list and 12 major cities throughout Canada. Here's how our users ranked the top 10:
7. TIE: MONTREAL, THETFORD MINES, SARNIA AND VANCOUVER - 5% OF VOTES
Thetford Mines and Sarnia both found themselves on our original list due to their reputations for being extremely polluted. There was considerable debate in the comments section of the article about whether or not Sarnia remains polluted. In 2013 a Canadian magazine ran a story claiming that Sarnia was the most polluted city in Canada.
FactJunkie writes:
Sarnia has impressive social services available and is a common through-destination for people traveling to the States. Heck, the similar city of Windsor, Ontario has higher unemployment and is right across from Detroit... it has higher suicide rates, too. And it's only 2 hours away from Sarnia. Another great pick.
M Egan S Horttie writes:
Sorry Ana if you lived in Sarnia, you would see that there is some truth to this article lol. If you are not working in either the Chemical Valley part of Sarnia or Blue water health, expect an entry level low paying job here.
Corduroy-Pillows writes:
Over last couple years, Downtown Sarnia has enjoyed and very encouraging amount of revitalization. New residential spaces converted from older buildings and homegrown businesses moving into the empty store fronts. There's First Fridays events, a few decent festivals, art galleries, music venues, pubs, restaurants, green space and a new craft brewery opening up downtown. Sarnia is doing fine.
M Egan S Horttie counters:
Really where? because I sure as hell didn't see much of anything, and I was there 2 days ago Where was I going ? Work place Group Employment! because I trained for 6 weeks, for a different trade out side of London (Yet another opportunity not available in this dump!) OH WOW more pubs ,and restaurants? That oughta boost our horrible employment rate, best look for another job on the side.. (If you can even f*cking find one) Let's not forget our lovely waterfront Centennial Park, full of Asbestos. As a kid ya this city was great, Canatara Park was awesome, the Howard Watson Natural trail is great the Beach, is great. I loved the Animal Farm. But as far as employment goes, that's far from being revitalized, not everyone wants to be a Chemical Engineer, or a goddamn nurse. Or sharpen pencils all day in an office. Those are pretty much your only options here. Oh and such a shame about Montanas, AGAIN. You like many other Sarnians may already be retired, not young and looking to find their way. Sarnia is showing it's age, and it's not looking good so far. It's old, and tired like the many people who live here anyway. The only big success was Bayfest. But even that seems to have been taken away from us. Oh yes, and apparently blinkers are optional on cars in this city.
5 Worst Places To Live in Canada
Get more Tips here!
Just a few short months into Donald Trump's reign, Canada was already saying that, “In the event of a mass exodus of American citizens, Canada will always be a hospitable country.” Of course, the Great White North isn’t all sunshine and sparkles. So here are the Top 5 Canadian cities you’re going to want to avoid.
At Number 5. Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
If you're fleeing the States to avoid the tidal wave of racial abuse, best avoid Canada’s hate crime capital, Kitchener-Waterloo. Verbal and physical attacks on minority ethnic, religious, and LGBT communities happen here on a higher per capita rate than anywhere else in the country.
Number 4. Miramichi, New Brunswick
The city of Miramichi however, banded together to craft a symbol of the town’s growing support for the LGBT community. Shortly afterwards, the stamps were defaced twice. What’s more, residents have responded with outright homophobia.
Number 3. Sarnia, Ontario
This might look like a boring little town, with a decent cost of living and good enough schools. That's if you ignore the fact that the view is densely populated with pollution-spewing factories. Also, ecumenic stagnation has caused Sarnia’s downtown area to become a ghost town.
Number 2. Saint John, New Brunswick
Saint John is very close to an idyllic little town of resplendent natural beauty named St. John’s. So unless you want to work in a paper mill or a nuclear power plant, you should definitely shoot for St. John’s NOT St. John.
And at number 1. Thetford Mines, Quebec
Did you know people still mine asbestos? It’s got to come from somewhere; at least, that’s the philosophy in Thetford Mines, a place so dedicated to extracting the exceptionally unhealthy substance that they named the town after it.
Where do you think the worst place to live in Canada is?
Snowmobile in Québec in Chaudiere-Appalaches Region
Located in the province of Quebec across the Canadian border north of the states of Maine and New Hampshire, the Chaudiere-Appalaches tourism region is easily accessible by car or by snowmobile. The main cities are Lac-Etchemin, Levis, Montmagny, Saint-Georges and Thetford Mines.
Since the beginning, the American snowmobilers have adopted our region and keep joining our Snowmobile Clubs every year. During the 2009-2010 season, 862 American snowmobilers out of 3 678 have joined the Snowmobile Clubs in our region and many more snowmobilers who had bought trail permits in different Clubs in the province of Quebec have visited the Chaudiere-Appalaches region during the winter.
The region has 1700 miles of trails marked and groomed by 24 snowmobile clubs totalizing 8 700 members in 2009-2010. The region offers you the possibilities to loopback or make daisy trail without having to ride on the same trails. The geographical diversity of the region is absolutely unrivalled. The sugar shacks, the plain of the St-Lawrence river, the valley of the Chaudiere and the Etchemin rivers, and the Appalaches mountains that allow you to ride on unique trails and offer you an unobstructed view of the towns and territories on top of their white peaks.
The quantity of snow is abundant and the length of the season is usually from late December until mid-March. A huge quantity of bridges can be found on the territory and make the crossing of the rivers easier during the whole season.
On the trails, the Chaudiere-Appalaches region offers plenty of services including: great quality of accommodations with snowmobile packages, huge choices of restaurants, many gas stations, rentals and dealers for every snowmobile brand.
Come and experience one of the most beautiful regions for snowmobiling in North America.
This is the Chaudiere-Appalaches region.
Regina, Canadá || Tercera mejor ciudad para los inmigrantes
Si quieres vivir en Canadá, una de las mejores ciudades para migrar es Regina, que se encuentra en Saskatchewan. Esta ciudad es considerada una de las mejores ciudades para inmigrantes.
Debido a su clima ideal, educación de alto nivel, excelentes servicios de salud y diversas actividades de entretenimiento, la ciudad de Regina, Canadá es ideal para una pareja joven o una familia. Así que si estas pensando mudarte a Canadá, no dejes de considerar esta ciudad que se encuentra en la provincia de Saskatchewan.
No dejes pasar la oportunidad de vivir en una de las mejores ciudades de Canadá, rodeado de grandes posibilidades de empleo y un mejor futuro para ti y tu familia.
Si quieres conocer las otras ciudades que son consideradas excelentes para inmigrantes, aquí te decimos cuales son:
SITIO OFICIAL DE REGINA:
Información de Regina:
Síguenos en Facebook:
También puedes escribirnos a:
viajar.a.canada1@gmail.com
**Este video se realiza para informar y ayudar a todo aquel que quiera conocer de Canadá. Nosotros no nos hacemos responsables del uso de nuestros videos por parte de terceros. Así como tampoco recomendamos ninguna empresa oficial o no oficial para el tramite de sus papeles migratorios.
Musée Minéralogique et Minier de Thetford Mines
Découvrez la géologie et l'histoire minière de la MRC des Appalaches et son riche potentiel minier en compagnie de nos guides personnages. Faites le point sur l'amiante chrysotile, les variétés d'amiante et leurs dangers réels. Explorez la galerie Atomes et cristaux réunissant des minéraux des quatre coins de la planète. Prenez la navette du Musée et découvrez le berceau des mines québécoises : le site King-Beaver-Bell. Vivez l'authenticité de ces lieux : la forge, le chevalement et la salle des treuils. L'excursion géologique vous permet ensuite de contourner un majestueux puits d'une mine à ciel ouvert avec des vues à couper le souffle, marquées par une descente spectaculaire en navette pour cueillir des minéraux caractéristiques de la région. Découvrez également au Musée plusieurs expos complémentaires, du cinéma sur les sciences, des ateliers d'animation et une boutique souvenir remarquable. Forfait Mine-Musée : visitez l'une des dernières mines d'amiante en exploitation au Canada!
5+ things to do in Quebec FOR FREE
This video is about 5+ things to see and do near and in Quebec City. There are some very Beautiful sites to see in Quebec.
1 - Le Sentier des Mineurs. Walk the path through the forest to see 2 large lakes (free)
2 - The old mine with clear blue water. DM on Instagram (@ashleysahaks) how to get there (free)
3 - See the Montmorency Falls in Quebec City (free to walk, pay if parking inside)
4 - Walk through the Old Quebec streets (free)
5 - See the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Old Quebec (free)
6 - Visit the Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec (free)
7 - Go to the Aquarium du Québec to see fish, walruses, seals, and even a polar bear (not free - entry $19.50 CAD/adult )
5 roadtrips inolvidables para descubrir Quebec
Hay tantos viajes como hay viajeros, pero pocos se comparan con un roadtrip oviaje por carretera. En auto, moto o bicicleta, te da la libertad de explorar un nuevo camino a tu ritmo, deteniéndote donde quieras, y de experimentar una región con nuevos ojos.
Y, uno de los mejores sitios para hacerlo, es la provincia de Quebec, Canadá, cuyos pueblos, ciudades, regiones y culturas están unidos por extraordinarias líneas de asfalto. ¡Acompáñanos a conocer cinco roadtrips únicos!
Where The Hell Is Hean?
Viva la Beauce & Thetford Mines... The Matt Harding not so parody...The insides : The 73's Highway will end there but it's a government promise since 20 years... , The Ti Cap is the place where kids used to fight in high school, Saint-Honoré is boring, Woodstock En Beance is a big music festival, Kinnear's Mills is the Kingdom of the 4 churches, Black Lake is listed on the top 10 worst places to live in this world because of the asbestos (f*cking hippies), Beauceville will be on the next Canada's Monopoly and Mr Propane is the coolest thing in this world...Not so written by : Faf & Hean, Starring : Hean & Mr Propane youcantrythisathome.com
Xscapers Annual Bash / Definitely Not LONELY Full Time RVing
DOES THIS LOOK LIKE I'M LONELY FULL TIME RVING ? / XSCAPERS ANNUAL BASH 2019 - I get the question all the time if I get lonely living in an RV or camper van. Xscapers RV Club (subgroup of Escapees RV Club) is the best RV community for digital nomads who are RV traveling full time and looking for a more social and active lifestyle. For my RV vlog I’m at the Xscapers Annuals Bash 2019 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona in my Hymer Aktiv camper van.
Whether your full time RVing or part-time, you can still have fun at this event and learn all about RV life, RV living, RV travel, RV camping, how to full time RV, how to start an RV travel vlog or blog, and all kinds of other topics through seminars with experts in their field.
★ Free Mini Course on Expenses & Budgeting for Travel:
Get my full annual budget including personal expenses, a budget template for you, learn how to budget for your travels, and tips on saving money in your budget so you can start traveling sooner and live your best life.
★ My Favorite Gear & Equipment I Use (Amazon affiliate links)
Kitchen:
Stashers Bags:
Vitamix Blender:
Instant Pot:
Travel Berkey Water Filter:
Favorite Instant Pot Accessory PIP:
Dash Compact Air Fryer:
Fagor Induction Cooktop:
Induction Cooktop Skillet:
Citrus Juicer handheld:
Compact Adjustable Measuring Cup:
Matcha Teaspoon and whisk:
Best Coffee/Espresso Maker:
No paper coffee filter:
Van Gear:
SumoSpring Bumps:
SumoSprings Front Coils:
Thetford Toilet Seal:
Camera Gear:
My main camera Panasonic Lumix:
Sigma night lens:
Audio Recorder and Mic:
Dash Cam/Action Cam:
Second backup camera:
Best bendy flexible tripod:
My phone wide angle lens:
Does it all phone mount, lights, microphone:
Favorite omnidirectional camera mic:
Travel Gear:
Pstyle female urination device:
Get unstuck from sand/mud/dirt:
weBoost - Can't do without it cell booster:
weBoost rust proof antenna to be installed WITH earth magnet mount below:
weBoost earth magnet mount for rust proof antenna above:
My book for traveling:
★ Tip Jar:
★ Season 2, Episode 37: Xscapers Annual Bash 2019 in Lake Havasu, Arizona
★ How I Got Started
Hi, I'm Amber and in May 2017 I started this nomadic journey after selling my house and all my belongings to pursue this crazy dream of living out of my RV full-time and traveling all around North America.
After 1 year of traveling, I sold my 26 foot Winnebago Class C RV for a more nimble Class B Hymer Aktiv van. I couldn't have been more excited to continue my second year in a van that allows me to travel to more places and experience more in life.
★ Seasons to Binge
Binge watch each season:
★ National Geographic Quest
I'm on a personal quest to accomplish all of National Geographic 300 Scenic Highways & Byways. No time frame, just enjoy the journey and complete all 300.
Follow me on my journey and see my stats of completion and travel in each state.
★ Music Credits:
Ariel's Dance by Ian Post
Gamble by Kick Lee
Cheesecake by Ian Post
Rock this Joint by Yanivi
Blue Sky Funk by Yanivi
© StoryChasing - Create. Do. Live!
#xscapers #FullTimeRVing #Campervan