What are some of the best places to retire in Canada?
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I live in Qualicum Beach on Vanvouver Island, we have one of the oldest demographics in Canada, it is a sea of gray.\ncheck it out.\nciao\n\nhttp://www.qualicumbeach.com/\nhttp://www.oceansidetourism.com/\n\nI grew up "down island" in Victoria, it is nicer and more affordable here and geared towards retired folks.
30962
Firstly, Canada is a pretty big place. And very different from coast to coast. So where do you want to go? Are you moving (considering to move)from the US? It would help to know that.  And well everything else matters too. So more info would be good cause it really depends on your situation. 20, 40, 80? Single? Children? well basically it goes like this:\n\nDramatically less violent crime (much less guns)\nNo death penalty (your kids aren't going to get hung for stealing some gum)\nEverything is as good quality or better than the US (education system, telecommunications, health care, movie industry etc etc EVERYTHING... the US is our biggest trading partner and we were, until last year, Americas biggest trading partner (now its china)\nThe environment is in far better shape (we have 1/10 the population so you will notice that the place is much greener and cleaner)\nWe don't start wars (so your kids wont get conscripted into some crazy mans army)\nWe are a conservative, tollerant, relaxed society\n\nbut that ain't for everyone...
618439
You should be able to pass the citizenship test...or you can move to Canada.
69540
Canada is a nice country, maybe the people from China see a life there they'd want to live.  There's plenty of everything in Canada and no population problem and it's as good a place as any to migrate to.
274261
where in canada? Its a big country.
605579
Canada where I live is a really good choice, Iceland, Cuba for a warmer climate, mexico, greece, italy, switzerland,
587163
hello\nI am not use what part of Canada you are going to \n\nhowever if you are going to the city..there is plenty of transportation around to get you to your job....\ntruthfully I would live in the outskirts of the City it is way nicer more quieter..& if your not happy you can move later on if you want to be closer to your job  you just need to out weigh the cons vs pros\n\ngood luck
587563
Why take the chance.  Stay in Canada.
743149
There is no official minimum age of retirement here in Canada.  The average age is 65, but you can start collecting pension sooner than that.  It just depends on your circumstances.
441242
These sites could help :\nhttp://www.seekful.com/indx.cfm?q=Retirement%20Speeches\nhttp://www.foolonahill.com/farewell.html
720833
Ohhh, it's gotta be Vancouver! I want to retire there!!!!
382671
One of the best provincial parks is Bon Echo.\nThe website is:\nhttp://www.ontarioparks.com/english/bone.html\n\n\nLong a favourite destination for painters and photographers, this park north of Napanee is renowned for Mazinaw Rock. This 1.5-kilometre sheer rock face rises 100 metres above Mazinaw Lake, one of the deepest lakes in Ontario, and features over 260 native pictographs – the largest visible collection in Canada. Spend a day or plan overnight adventures in this hiking and canoeing paradise of deep, blue lakes, sandy beaches, granite outcrops and lush green forests.
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Welcome to Canada!  Be careful.  You might be jumping into FIRE.  Visit our Canadian websites and view the immigration requirements.  Yes!  You have to live here for three long  years before you become a citizen.  Jobs!  what's your qualification.  Are you self employed?  Which province are you considering?  Our country is very clean,  beautiful indeed, but like everyone else, we have our share of problems:  politically, economically, socially, in fact all the allys (allies) you can think of.  Please think carefully, we have the same tax problem.  Eg, 15% on good and services.  Does that sounds real?  Are  you willing to pay that much?  One decent bedroom apartment can run you from $799 upwards.  The reality is, you can run but you can't hide.  Tax is everywhere.
240588
I believe if you go to money.cnn.com, then click on personal finance, you'll see something about "best places to live" and "best places to retire".
591301
Depends where in Canada you want to be.  There's a big difference between cities, and between urban and rural areas.
89634
Having not approached retirement age and not know what you might like to do in retirement, I thought I'd just throw a few cool ideas out there that I like to spend time near. \n\nScottsdale, Az  - A suburb of the Phoenix area and common retirement location. Nearly never a cloud in the sky, save the monsoon season in early fall/late summer. Temperatures get SCORCHING during the summer days but is ideal during colder months if you like your fun in the sun. Mountains, Grand Canyon, and Mexico all within 3 hours driving time. \n\nSan Diego, CA - Again, sunny almost year round! My brother visits me in the midwest from there on occasion and completely freaks out in thunderstorms because he literally never sees them. Of course you might get an occasional earthquake...no place is perfect. Can't beat having a beach near by. Year round temperatures from 50-78 as a high. Mexico, LA, Vegas, and Sequoia redwood forest all within 5ish hours drive. \n\nColorado Springs, CO - Beautiful Mountains and forest recreation in a small town feel with big town advantages. Only a couple hours from Denver and just a few more to Rio Grande National Forest and Taos, NM. If the outdoors and a little cooler temperature is your thing, this is place is beautiful, friendly, and quiet. \n\nSonoma County, CA - Wine country and San Francisco. The Russian River meets rocky shores of the Pacific and the Northern Redwoods start to be dominant in the mountain forests. Lots of culture and great food & drink!\n\nSpringfield, MO - ONe of the most inexpensive places to live in a growing community (200,000+) that holds on to its small town roots. KC, St. Louis and Tulsa all 3 hours or less and its centered in the US enough to make for easy travel to any part of the country with a welcome atmosphere to come home too. \n\nThere's a few places that had a good "feel" to them when I had a chance to visit the east coast, but I'm not sure I know enough about them to give a good description, but thought I'd list them all the same:\n\nBoston, Mass - A neat big city with a great accent!\n\nLong Island, NY - for my girlfriend, shes just too fond of it to be all bad! Really though, ocean side on all ends and a few stone throws away from the Big Apple. Can even catch some wine country to the east. \n\nFlorida?  Not been but it seems a common place....personally I think its too crime ridden and overrun by hurricanes for me\n\nSo, theres 8ish, think I'll leave it at that....happy retirement!!!!
178721
I would say Canada, I live in NY but I am a frequent visitor to Canada and not only is it cleaner, I love the friendly atmosphere it lends, and how beautiful it is.  The top reason I would say that it is a better place to live is because of the health care.