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MusicIsLife · 3rd Jun 2009, 08:21 PM

Like towns that are populated a lot by university students, or areas of cities that have a lot of university kids?

Random, I know. Thanks in advance!

Greggers · 3rd Jun 2009, 08:23 PM

I know that UBC (University of British Columbia) is a very good uni and has its own mini town around the uni

Its quite nice, and always alot going on there. Lots of good shops and crap, and lots of housing.

It gets a thumbs up from me.

3rd Jun 2009, 08:30 PM

McGill University is in one of the cities with the largest student per capita ratio on the entire continent of North America. But, I'm sure you already know that.

Some other universities that have nice towns built around them are the University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon), the University of Lethbridge (Lethbridge), the University of Western Ontario (London) and University of Victoria (Victoria). Or at least, I like the cities in which they are located. Ooh! And Dalhousie University in Halifax.

BlakeHarmony · 3rd Jun 2009, 08:34 PM

The only one I can think of is Briercrest in Caronport, the only people who live there work at the university, but that is a Christian university so probably not quite what you are looking for...

Mirko · 3rd Jun 2009, 08:40 PM

Others would be:

Carleton (Ottawa)
University of Ottawa
Simon Fraser (Vancouver)
University of Alberta (Edmonton)
University of Windsor (Windsor, ON)
Brock University (St. Catherines, ON)
Wilfred Laurier University (Waterloo, ON)
University of Waterloo (Kitchener/Waterloo, ON)
(The last two universities are just a few hundred meters apart)

MusicIsLife · 3rd Jun 2009, 08:41 PM

Oooh victoria

And no, I'd prefer to not be located near a Christian University :P

retroflux · 3rd Jun 2009, 08:50 PM

university of western ontario in london i think has a large student population.
i hear its one of the best overall universities

montreal is nice too. like one of the previous posters said, it's one of the top 5 college towns in north america.

joeyconnick · 4th Jun 2009, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greggers

I know that UBC (University of British Columbia) is a very good uni and has its own mini town around the uni

Its quite nice, and always alot going on there. Lots of good shops and crap, and lots of housing.

Lots of super-expensive housing, that is. Vancouver is one of the, if not the, most expensive place to live in Canada. There is definitely student stuff here that is cheaper, but it's cheaper in comparison to the city. If you want to live alone near the university, you are looking at I would say usually AT LEAST $900/month, and that might only be a basement suite.

Further afield things are cheaper, of course, but not cheap like Montreal is cheap. Or the smaller towns.

joeyconnick · 4th Jun 2009, 12:33 AM

I've heard Kingston (where Queens is) is quite nice and basically just a university town.

Victoria is nice to visit... wouldn't want to be stuck there, though. The island is so incredibly sleepy.

Greggers · 4th Jun 2009, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeyconnick

I've heard Kingston (where Queens is) is quite nice and basically just a university town.

Victoria is nice to visit... wouldn't want to be stuck there, though. The island is so incredibly sleepy.

This.

Victoria is one of the nicest places to visit, but ive been stuck there for awhile and...it gets old fast...unless you want that kind of life. Tofino is definitely amazing.

MusicIsLife · 4th Jun 2009, 11:10 AM

To be totally honest I forgot how expensive BC is to live til Joey mentioned it.

At this rate I feel like it might be more economical to stay in Montreal...

Kenko · 4th Jun 2009, 11:26 AM

Halifax has 3 universities and Antigonish basically consists entirely of St. FX. Likewise Kentville consists of Acadia.

University in NS isn't cheap.

It is at MUN in St. John's.

Mirko · 4th Jun 2009, 11:27 AM

Ontario might still be worthwhile to check out. The living expenses in some Ontario cities aren't too bad actually (definitely cheaper than in BC). Toronto isn't 'cheap' either but if I'm not mistaken, it's not as bad as it is in Vancouver. The Atlantic region, in terms of living costs and such, is a lot cheaper.

joeyconnick · 4th Jun 2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MusicIsLife

To be totally honest I forgot how expensive BC is to live til Joey mentioned it.

At this rate I feel like it might be more economical to stay in Montreal...

Once you've experienced a Vancouver winter, though, you'll realise it's worth every penny.

It's definitely costly but I think it's worth it.

Mirko · 4th Jun 2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by joeyconnick

Once you've experienced a Vancouver winter, though, you'll realise it's worth every penny.

It's definitely costly but I think it's worth it.

Couldn't agree with you more! Yeah, it is expensive living on the West Coast, but it makes up for it in other ways.

4th Jun 2009, 12:21 PM

Like joeyconnick said, Queens University is one of Ontario's most prestigious universities and Kingston is overrun by students.

3rd Jun 2009, 08:21 PM	#1
MusicIsLife EC Addict Full Member Gender: Not even sure anymore. Something in between. Orientation: I like girls :) Out Status: Everyone on orientation 7 people on trans issue. Location: Montréal, QC Age: 23 Posts: 1,595 Join Date: Dec 2007	what are some canadian "college/university" towns? Like towns that are populated a lot by university students, or areas of cities that have a lot of university kids? Random, I know. Thanks in advance!

3rd Jun 2009, 08:23 PM	#2
Greggers Sunshine & Optimism ...also Angels. Full Member Gender: Theatre Queen Orientation: Disco Sticks Out Status: Everyone and a few more Location: BC, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 3,528 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: what are some canadian "college/university" towns? I know that UBC (University of British Columbia) is a very good uni and has its own mini town around the uni Its quite nice, and always alot going on there. Lots of good shops and crap, and lots of housing. It gets a thumbs up from me. __________________ "It's a male duck."

3rd Jun 2009, 08:30 PM	#3
Numfarh Guest Posts: n/a	Re: what are some canadian "college/university" towns? McGill University is in one of the cities with the largest student per capita ratio on the entire continent of North America. But, I'm sure you already know that. Some other universities that have nice towns built around them are the University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon), the University of Lethbridge (Lethbridge), the University of Western Ontario (London) and University of Victoria (Victoria). Or at least, I like the cities in which they are located. Ooh! And Dalhousie University in Halifax.

3rd Jun 2009, 08:34 PM	#4
BlakeHarmony EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: queer Out Status: friends, parents, sibs, (nearly) anyone who asks Location: Calgary Posts: 895 Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: what are some canadian "college/university" towns? The only one I can think of is Briercrest in Caronport, the only people who live there work at the university, but that is a Christian university so probably not quite what you are looking for... __________________ Let's eat, Grandpa. Let's eat Grandpa. Punctuation saves lives! "I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion" Henry David Thoreau

3rd Jun 2009, 08:40 PM	#5
Mirko Molitva Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out and about Location: British Columbia, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 10,052 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: what are some canadian "college/university" towns? Others would be: Carleton (Ottawa) University of Ottawa Simon Fraser (Vancouver) University of Alberta (Edmonton) University of Windsor (Windsor, ON) Brock University (St. Catherines, ON) Wilfred Laurier University (Waterloo, ON) University of Waterloo (Kitchener/Waterloo, ON) (The last two universities are just a few hundred meters apart) __________________ ~ Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are ~

3rd Jun 2009, 08:41 PM	#6
MusicIsLife EC Addict Full Member Gender: Not even sure anymore. Something in between. Orientation: I like girls :) Out Status: Everyone on orientation 7 people on trans issue. Location: Montréal, QC Age: 23 Posts: 1,595 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: what are some canadian "college/university" towns? Oooh victoria And no, I'd prefer to not be located near a Christian University :P

3rd Jun 2009, 08:50 PM	#7
retroflux Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Most Location: Vancouver Posts: 16 Join Date: May 2009	Re: what are some canadian "college/university" towns? university of western ontario in london i think has a large student population. i hear its one of the best overall universities montreal is nice too. like one of the previous posters said, it's one of the top 5 college towns in north america.

4th Jun 2009, 12:33 AM	#9
joeyconnick sine qua non Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 3,332 Join Date: Apr 2005	Re: what are some canadian "college/university" towns? I've heard Kingston (where Queens is) is quite nice and basically just a university town. Victoria is nice to visit... wouldn't want to be stuck there, though. The island is so incredibly sleepy.

4th Jun 2009, 11:10 AM	#11
MusicIsLife EC Addict Full Member Gender: Not even sure anymore. Something in between. Orientation: I like girls :) Out Status: Everyone on orientation 7 people on trans issue. Location: Montréal, QC Age: 23 Posts: 1,595 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: what are some canadian "college/university" towns? To be totally honest I forgot how expensive BC is to live til Joey mentioned it. At this rate I feel like it might be more economical to stay in Montreal...

4th Jun 2009, 11:26 AM	#12
Kenko EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few friends + parents Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 1,407 Join Date: Jan 2007	Re: what are some canadian "college/university" towns? Halifax has 3 universities and Antigonish basically consists entirely of St. FX. Likewise Kentville consists of Acadia. University in NS isn't cheap. It is at MUN in St. John's.

4th Jun 2009, 11:27 AM	#13
Mirko Molitva Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out and about Location: British Columbia, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 10,052 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: what are some canadian "college/university" towns? Ontario might still be worthwhile to check out. The living expenses in some Ontario cities aren't too bad actually (definitely cheaper than in BC). Toronto isn't 'cheap' either but if I'm not mistaken, it's not as bad as it is in Vancouver. The Atlantic region, in terms of living costs and such, is a lot cheaper. __________________ ~ Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are ~

4th Jun 2009, 12:21 PM	#16
stymied Guest Posts: n/a	Re: what are some canadian "college/university" towns? Like joeyconnick said, Queens University is one of Ontario's most prestigious universities and Kingston is overrun by students.

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