Vancouver has lots of nightlife: it got racoons, skunks, coyotes, even black bears on the north shore!

Toronto is home so I am biased lol I love Vancouver and the ocean and the mountains, but nothing beats the vibes, the skyline, the music, the sports, the entertainment, the diversity and the food that TORONTO has :)

Moved to Toronto from Vancouver I gotta say Toronto has way better food options, entertainment and healthcare systems. Torontonians are way more friendly.

@jacobcrsn

2 жыл бұрын

where in toronto lol

@nedhappily

2 жыл бұрын

@@jacobcrsn everywhere lol Vancouver is just a tiny town

@navis_7r859

2 жыл бұрын

@Ned Chu Toronto have a CN tower for tourism only but Vancouver have Beaches Mountains and other lovely attractions

@navis_7r859

2 жыл бұрын

So u better be joking

@wangchris6005

2 жыл бұрын

Agree, Toronto is way better than Vancouver.

I love Vancouver! The outdoor's life is amazing there. You can be in the mountains or at the beaches in a few minutes. Although the people can be standoffish, most of them are really helpful, especially with exchange students.

@englishforcanada

3 жыл бұрын

That's great to know that you've found Vancouverites friendly! They're really nice once you get to know them, right? :)

Toronto lifestyle = New York lifestyle,and Chicago lifestyle, Vancouver lifestyle =Portland lifestyle,Seattle lifestyle and Los Angeles lifestyle, two cities native speaking speed also not really same mostly.

I totally agree with everything you said about both city’s. I am originally from Prince Rupert BC. I’ve lived in Vancouver and have been living in Toronto for 13+ year’s. I love both city’s but Toronto is now my home. I love multiculturalism and the diversity of Toronto. I love the pace of Toronto. Vancouver is where I will want to retire. Thank you for the video.

Everyone in Vancouver is super friendly and you can't beat the mountainside and beaches! But I gotta say Toronto has my heart, there's nothing like the liveliness of the city! Great video :)

@adaptercrash

Жыл бұрын

That's laughable if you ever been to capris

@lauraborabee903

9 ай бұрын

I don’t know which Vancouver you live in but that’s not it haha everyone is super cliquey and cold and very unfriendly and mean. I am actually in the process of moving to Toronto to be closer to family I’m glad you love it there 😊

Very useful information!!!! Thanks a million

Thanks for this video. Agree with alot of what both of you have said. I have lived in both cities and would have to agree that Vancouverites can be more surface level friendly, and a bit aloof, however, I did make some life long friends there. As well, Vacnouver has a sizable transient population that only resides there for small periods of time throughout the year. Torontonians are more aggressive and direct. You are more likely to know where you stand with a Torontonian - they will speak there mind more readily. As well, agreed, that Toronto is definitely more multicultral: Little Italy, LIttle Portugal, Little jamaica, Little India - the list goes one. Toronto seems to have a more defined scene. Although, the warmer weather, cleaner air, proximity and natural beauty are No.1 in Van-city. I also notice that Torontonians seem to be more busy and don't necassarily make as much time for people as I experienced in Van-city and the lower mainland. Both cities are becomning unreachable in terms of housing affordability. Toronto has a vibe and energy that I have yet to find anywhere else in Canada. I feel more connected to people to Toronto. As well, I would have to say that Toronto really is the "New York" of Canada, It is an exciting city. You really have to visit both of these cities and see if it speaks to you. Where you feel most at home. These 2 cities are 2 completely different worlds.

@ThatBigCactus

2 жыл бұрын

The population of Toronto has character, the population of Vancouver has no character. Same story for most of the PNW vs the North East. People in Vancouver know less about the world in general.

@manavwadhwa2801

2 жыл бұрын

Toronto is equal to new york and Vancouver is equal to los Angeles . Am I correct?

@jasonl968

Жыл бұрын

"New York" of Canada,definded well.

@keithmurphy7243

Жыл бұрын

@@ThatBigCactus You got it totally wrong.

@ThatBigCactus

Жыл бұрын

@@keithmurphy7243 Sorry pal but it's completely correct. I've lived in both places and it' undeniably, equivocally true. The cultural depth and diversity on the east coast is far more profound. Even if you haven't lived in both places, it's just an objective fact. The PNW is far less cultured both in terms of migrant groups, AND local history. The ethnic neighbourhoods and populations are far larger on the east coast (Italian, Greek, Jewish, Chinatown, Vietnamese, Jamaica/caribeean)... The PNW was mostly a British/German enclave for the majority of it's history, with some Chinese/Japanese migrants, and recently south asians. Historically, while places like NY or Montreal had been trading hubs for decades already, places like Seattle & Vancouver were logging towns. Philadelphia, Washington, NY etc... All extreme historical and cultural hubs. What's in the PNW? Seattle and Portland? Vancouver? The PNW is just a much newer area that had far less migrants both in quantity and diversity. The people here just don't have anywhere near the same exposure to various ethnic groups as people on the east coast have, and the cultural relevance of the PNW in context of Canada/USA is pretty much "zero" compared to Toronto, Montreal, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Ottawa, Washington etc...

Thank you both! I'll see you in Canada!

I used this in a 1-1 English class today and it worked great! We were really paying attention to the way you both pronounce 'mountains' - Thank you

@pfarotub

2 ай бұрын

This video is great for teaching English class

This is an awesome video! ❤️

I love the interactions on this video

It was a Very interesting video for those who want to live in Canada

Sounds like West coast USA vs East coast

@HelderGriff

Жыл бұрын

Because it is

@ML-ov7wo

18 күн бұрын

It is haha

Vancouver, California, Oregon, and Washington, are pretty much the same, including our accents. 👉🏻🇺🇸🇨🇦👈🏻

@krisd2589

2 жыл бұрын

Not at all

@appletree13

2 жыл бұрын

California is debatable. The further south you go in Cali, I think the less west coast-y it gets.

Great vid.I wish to add that the Vancouver Maria's accent sounds kind of "Britishy" to me over the Torontonian Audra's accent that sounds similar to the Chicago accent.

LOL! Vancouver sounds like a city out of California, and Toronto sounds like New York. XD

currently thinking about moving to Vancouver from Toronto...

@stephieottob

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't finish watching this video, cause it was annoying how they would stop to explain the words lol then realized is an English teaching video lol so cute

@abdulsalama.sh.1838

Жыл бұрын

@@stephieottob curious to know if you made the move and how it was like for you?

I want to visit Vancouver but I'm having a hard time getting a visa

Also totally agree with the “CHurrOno” pronunciation!

@kontiuka

2 жыл бұрын

That one's news to me. Same with Vang-couver.

@torink8229

2 жыл бұрын

@@kontiuka A true Torontonian says ‘Chrawno’ haha

This was really useful....thanks

I like the one Audra

I am originally from Vancouver and i do agree with most of the Van points I know live in Halifax,NS though and have noticed people out here are very honest, nice and more open about things.

Yes we have VERY short fuses!! SPOT on. I definitely would say that Torontonians are more grumpy for sure.

Regina!! Wow! That sounds a little risque in The States. We would probably try and say it "Re-jean-na". The way you say it: "Re-gia-na" sounds like a lady-part with the first letter changed. Sorry. When I heard you say it that way, it made my jaw hit the keyboard aboot ten times!

@HelderGriff

Жыл бұрын

Same, and I speak Spanish lol

@abdulsalama.sh.1838

Жыл бұрын

i live in Re-gia-na. before moving here i thought it's called Re-jean-na as well! xD

Too! Cold 🥶 🧊 ☃️ to speed my life there.

Me sirve

who da heck is having conversations with you on the TTC lol.

Churrono?! Born and bred Torontonian. Never heard that in my life.

I belong to a clique of one.

See I wouldn't say that Vancouver is cliquey, we just hang on to our friends and put more effort into our current relationships. We also just at the same time value our private bubbles and we are more honest with our relationships I feel, and so this makes it so we would rather put time and effort into the people we value instead of a fake acquaintance friendship that isn't really established. Most friendships are made out of shared situations like school, work and hobbies and mutual friends. Another point is Vancouverites are more honest about the fact that they just don't know you. You can definitely make friends with Vancouverites though! There are lots of social activities around the city and in nature to get involved in that help you to make friends. Just don't bother people on the street/bus.

@englishforcanada

19 сағат бұрын

I appreciate this comment! We just filmed an updated version of this video (being edited so stay tuned) and I agree with you. My views on this have changed as well. I now view friendships as “quality over quantity” and I can now see how Vancouverites take time to develop friendships, not because they’re cold or cliquey, but because they value their time and prefer to invest in genuine friendships. This can be reflected in respecting each other’s time (being punctual) and planning activities in advance. At least this has been my experience over the last few years 😀 I can’t generalize but I’ve met some lovely people from around the world, including people born and raised here like me.

As a Torontonian I would have to strongly disagree with Maria on Torontonians being more open to chatting to strangers - In my experience you are the rude one if you make small talk or chit-chat with someone random on the street. As it is intruding someone’s personal space and privacy. The only way I have found it’s socially acceptable to chat with strangers here is giving compliments on an outfit (has happened more in TO, which maybe says something) or if there is a common mishap, like subway delay, or a disruptance that inconveniences others and someone makes a joke about it nearby or something.

@jacobcrsn

2 жыл бұрын

100% agree im from toronto all my life. I have no clue where the idea we like talking to strangers came from. Especially on the TTC lol

@torink8229

2 жыл бұрын

@@jacobcrsn Yeah that just never happens. I don’t know what experience Maria had but that would really just feel creepy to me.

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The new word Vancouver Freeze like Seattle .includes more than just Vancouver .

Oh no I love Vancouver’s vibes but I attend to a college jn Toronto 🥲🥲🥲

Sounds like everything in Toronto is centred around alcohol and nothing else. I used to think that about Vancouver, but I guess its not as bad as I thought.

It should be said that the day ends at 5pm in the winter, so after work you typically go home, unless you’re a vampire 😂

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I'm an EFL Teacher and I was wondering who this video is for. Majority of the sentences were not appropriate for any level unless the audience was beyond advanced and almost fluent. If that was the case, they wouldn't need to know phrasal verbs or phrases as they have already mastered it. I was so confused over the audience. It's understandable to make mistakes when you're starting out, especially with the pacing of words and the odd word or phrase; but this was next level. 🤦🤷

@pfarotub

2 ай бұрын

What would you suggest for a better content?

@usuario3589

Ай бұрын

I disagree

Montreal and Vancouver are more alike one Anglo the other French. Toronto is similar to Chicago

@2painful2watch

Жыл бұрын

Yes I have been to Chicago and it was very similar to T.O. Even the accents.

You are correct. Canada is presented as this clean cut poster boy image. However, it's not that way as you pointed out. I never liked Vancouver because of the weather..it's horrible.

Social life in Vancouver happens for the most part between dogs.

@joerockofficial

2 жыл бұрын

that's depression 😂 i'm going to Vancouver in December

@nekoneko5777

Жыл бұрын

what? meaning so many dogs? then i never go there

@alonzorodriguez8878

2 ай бұрын

😂😂sad

Don't know why I can't stop thinking at this, but both girls are dressed so European, and I like that so much!! From my Italian perspective, the girl from Vancouver is dressed more elegant and precise, while the girl from Toronto is more crazy and easy, but still precise and clean. Both look very nice, specially because they look a lot far from USA standards of wearing clothes. Just saying.. :)

@appletree13

2 жыл бұрын

I know I'm late, but keep in mind, they are filming for a somewhat professional youtube channel. You'll likely see people looking less elegant and precise in public. Look at the people in the background for example.

@2painful2watch

Жыл бұрын

It used to be that people in Toronto would wear nice clothes when they went out. Not too much anymore. I live in the Toronto area and people wear leggings and tee shirts and jeans--sometimes torn and a little bit more shabbily than in the past. We are not too different from our American cousins.

I am yet to see the entire video (gotta go somewhere...I am late), but I hope you have mentioned how we get milk in plastic bags in TO.

CHURANO

I prefer the Toronto lady speed in her talking. Like the Vancouver lady is speaking in 0.5x speed

@englishforcanada

2 ай бұрын

I like that feedback because I usually get told I speak too quickly! I try slowing it down for our students. Funny! 😅

@pfarotub

2 ай бұрын

Regardless of speed, the video is fantastic

I'm very socially conservative. What canadian city would fit me?

@fancynancy2888

2 жыл бұрын

Between Vancouver and Toronto? In general, neither. Both cities are mostly liberal (left leaning or left of centre, not classically liberal). I’ve known a few socially conservative people in Toronto and Vancouver but they mostly belonged to certain ethnic or religious groups. I encounter fewer conservative people now than years before, but it is easier to find a fiscal conservative than a social conservative.

@tubingforever

2 жыл бұрын

@@fancynancy2888 so basically just stay out of canada?

@fancynancy2888

2 жыл бұрын

No, not at all. There are social conservatives in Canada but in Vancouver and Toronto, they will not be the majority. Smaller cities and rural areas in Ontario and BC or even Alberta or Saskatchewan will have more social conservatives. I consider myself fiscally conservative and moderately socially conservative and I find it hard to relate to many people in the Greater Toronto Area.

@torink8229

2 жыл бұрын

Try Calgary.

@mathematicaleconomist4943

2 жыл бұрын

Snake I would say Calgary or Edmonton would be to your liking.

10 years experience told that Toronto is the best city in Canada.

Well Toronto is more like New York City while Vancouver is more like Los Angeles.

great video, but one thing always baffles me about English pronunciation rules and sometimes it defies all logic. how come Toronto spelled as churrono . complete pointless logic and his bro laughed at her cuz his bro just followed what masses are doing without thinking. i think there's no logic to pronunciation mainly in English its just that a so-called correct pronunciation just requires a large population.

@torink8229

2 жыл бұрын

It’s just a laziness in pronunciation, it’s not a rule. Toronto has 3 syllables and gets annoying. When you are from here we shorten it because it sounds more pleasant and is easier to say. It’s “Chrono” not “Churono” or “Cherono”

@abhijit_mishra

2 жыл бұрын

@@torink8229 so whoever speaks like Toronto than chorono ...u can't mock him or see him with wide eyes right?

@torink8229

2 жыл бұрын

@@abhijit_mishra It is second-hand to us, it comes naturally. pronouncing it ‘To-ron-to’ is laughable to us and immediately gives away you are a tourist.

@abhijit_mishra

2 жыл бұрын

@@torink8229 y it's laughable??? It means u just copied everything what masses r doing without giving a thought though it's pronunciation is as illogical as 2+2=6

@torink8229

2 жыл бұрын

@@abhijit_mishra It’s laughable because we simply don’t say it like that and when we hear someone say it exactly how it’s spelt, it sounds unnatural. Your argument about copying the masses does not apply, it just comes natural to us as we don’t have the time so say such a long word. English can be annoying to learn, we know. But it’s best not to complain and just adapt. We won’t make fun of you for your accent, and we dont mock foreigners here in Canada. It’s mostly americans we make fun of who pronounce it like To-ron-toe lol.

Ухх, чуроно) не думаю что про Волгоград кому-то интересно будет слушать, так просто лайк за прикольный видос))

The only reason why people from Toronto think Vancouver is this really laid back city is because their on vacation here from Toronto. If I went to Toronto on a vacation I would probably think Toronto is really laid back place because ( I’m vacation ! ). Living versus being on vacation are totally different mind sets. Unless you live at home with Mom and Dad who subsidize you and I suspect the lady in red still lives at home. Life is going be expensive in Vancouver and very hectic. Most people here have two jobs or some kind of side income to make ends meet. Don’t listen to these women.

@dreww1818

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ron, good to hear your feedback. I would have to say after living in Vancouver and Toronto that Vancouverties can be more socially anxious - whereby Torontonian's are more direct and aggressive. Torontonians's are more in your face whereby Vancouverites are not. The vibe is different in these cities. Although, the skyrocketing housing/rental affordability has increased people's stress level in both cities. Vancouverites don't have that bite or "edge' that Torontonians have. I lived in Toronto for 35 years and have to say that Torontonians can be more angry and edgey - vs the aloofness and social anxiety I witneseed in Van-city. The distinction between people being stressed and people being aggressive and edgey. There is a more surface level friendliness in Vancouver. Anyway, when I first arrived in Vacnouver in 2008, I would def have to say it was more laid back then when i left Toronto.

@ronlhubbard1353

2 жыл бұрын

@@dreww1818 It sounds like your saying that people in Vancouver are more likely to beat around the bush about an issue rather then just being direct about something. Where as people in Toronto are more direct and will just tell you things to your face. It basically comes down to culture issue and and how people are raised. Vancouver is difficult place to make friends because here children are taught in general that all strangers are scary and won’t something from you. Living and working in a city is completely different then being on vacation in a city. When I watched this video I suspected that the girl from Vancouver still lives a home. I could be wrong but when you’ve got the Bank of Mom and Dad backing you up. Life will be more laid back and theres more time to smell the roses and enjoy the view. It could also be the circle of friends people keep and lifestyle choices or economic station in life. I think it’s disingenuous to give people the blanket Idea that Vancouver is this really laid back city and all people do here spend their time on the beach or hiking in the mountains. Just saying.

@torink8229

2 жыл бұрын

@@dreww1818 Good way of putting it.

Torontonions: because the air pollution burns the eyes like onions?

Torontonians are just blunt and don't waste time, they don't have short fuses. Ever get in the way of a yogi in Vancouver? They go from Zen to Demon in 1 second. What ever is great about Toronto was created by the people. Whatever is great about Vancouver was already there, and they built around it. Toronto has depth, true culture. Vancouver has mountains, ocean, incredible nature so close to a major city. But the culture is very clique, vapid, and much colder than their big Brother Toronto. Also, people in vancouver love hating on Torontonians (even though they've never been there), yet Torontonians only complain about their own city (and maybe Quebecois).

The first time I arrived in Vancouver in 2018, I was shocked. As soon as I left the airport door, I saw tissue, disposable glasses, and other garbage left in the city. The further I went, the more I saw them. Before I moved to Canada, I lived in Georgia, Armenia, Turkey, Serbia, The United States, and for a short time in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Netherland, Germany, and England, but I have never seen the amount of garbage that people leave in different Canadian cities. Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and Quebec are no less than Vancouver. I'm so sorry for Canada. Canadian and Canadian Governments don't care about this tragedy. I think everything that says about Canada as a clean and powerful culture is not true. You don't need to travel to Canada to see this. Just watch some videos about walking in downtown Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and Quebec. You will find the truth. Impossible for you to walk in a Canadian city and you don't see the dark side of that. Everywhere you will see garbage. You will never see like this in Europe or the United States. It is impossible for you to use public transport and not see a lot of garbage at stations or on the route. You will be surprised to find a lot of garbage even in the woods - by the rivers and on the beach. I wish the Canadians woke up and had no enmity with their country. Canada is the best place in the world.

@englishforcanada

2 жыл бұрын

I wish people would stop littering too :( It’s insanely frustrating!! Some people, unfortunately, don’t appreciate nature and their surroundings. I’m sorry you had a negative experience.

@appletree13

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree. We're a bit better than the US at least, but that's honestly not saying much.

@alborzdmavandi8190

2 жыл бұрын

@@appletree13 Canada and Canadian need a cleanliness revolution. Unfortunately, it's a bitter truth. I don't know why Canadian don't care about this tragedy. I do my best to say this every day and to everyone.

@2painful2watch

Жыл бұрын

Living in Toronto area you are correct. It's become a dirty and dangerous place to be.

@zigzag00

11 ай бұрын

Calgary is the one of the cleanest cities in the world lmao

I liked Audra more. The Vancouver girl seemed to want to impress a bit more

I totally disagree. It makes me wonder if you’ve even been to Canada!

Vancouver is still nice and anglo saxon and Toronto is a nice big melting pot

Vancouverites are smug, Toronto has smog.

@hovikkevork3069

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my, your jokes are spot on!

Don't like Vancouver...too much rain Where's the sun? Beaches are filthy

Annoying accent

I've never met a Vancouverite who talks like her. So weird.