I liked Alberta. The sad reality is that aside from Montreal and Southern Ontario, Canada feels empty and devoid of economic opportunities. (Compared to Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana which I've been exploring: pick any random small town and the list of famous people, inventions, industry there vs small town Canada, especially in the West, is astonishing. Eg. Meadville PA.)
Ottawa Gatineau (the Quebec side does feel more like Alberta, overall less prosperity and more frontier vibes) simply has the infrastructure, architecture, history, mixed employment opportunities that makes me think this is an ambitious city that will eventually become Canada's third largest.)
I can understand the Alberta government's idea to grow Red Deer, even tripling its population would create a greater sense of unity between Edmonton and Calgary.
I think many of us "Old Stock" Canadians have relatives, distant cousins who moved West from Ontario and Quebec in the early twentieth century. . I found many United Empire Loyalist historical markers and cemeteries in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. I hope to return someday.
Last edited by urbandreamer; May 11, 2024 at 3:18 PM.
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